Sewer lines deteriorate due to age resulting in breakages, cracks, collapsing, corrosion, leaks, and build up. You might also experience the ground shifting or have trees with large roots that can damage your sewer line. Excavating your sewer lines isn’t always necessary. Midwest Excavating, Inc offers trenchless sewer repair services to Bountiful and Centerville homeowners and businesses, including pipe lining and pipe bursting.
Unlike traditional methods that require extensive excavation, trenchless techniques utilize minimal digging. That means your deck, driveway, floors, sidewalks, trees and yard are left mostly untouched. Advantages of trenchless sewer line repair include:
If you’re looking for an efficient, low-impact solution for damaged sewer lines on your Bountiful or Centerville residential or commercial property, our trenchless pipe relining service is an excellent option. Rather than replacing the entire sewer line, we restore it from the inside using a strong, long-lasting epoxy liner. This method reinforces the existing pipe without the need for excavation, significantly extending the life of your sewer system. Here’s how the process works:
1. Sewer Camera Inspection – We begin with a sewer camera inspection to identify the location and severity of the problem. This allows us to determine whether the line can be repaired or needs full replacement.
2. Sewer Line Cleaning – Next, the existing pipe is thoroughly cleaned to remove debris, hardened scale buildup, and any root intrusion, preparing the line for relining.
3. Epoxy Liner Installation – A seamless, high-strength epoxy liner is inserted into the sewer line and inflated using a specialized bladder. The liner is then left to cure in place.
4. Bladder Removal – Once the liner has cured, the bladder is removed, leaving behind a solid “pipe within a pipe.” The result is a fully restored, highly durable sewer line—without digging up your yard.
Another effective method we use to repair sewer lines for Bountiful and Centerville homeowners and businesses is trenchless pipe bursting—a technique that minimizes disruption to your property. Instead of digging up your yard, we use specialized hydraulic equipment to break apart the old pipe while simultaneously pulling a brand-new pipe into place.
In simple terms, trenchless pipe bursting involves digging two small access points. A powerful, cone-shaped bursting head is pushed through the old sewer line, fracturing it as it moves forward and making room for the new pipe. This process relies on advanced pneumatic or hydraulic technology, and our crew carefully operates the system from the receiving pit to the launching pit.
One key advantage of pipe bursting over pipe relining is that it allows for a larger replacement pipe. While relining can reduce the internal diameter of your sewer line, pipe bursting often increases it. Because it requires only minimal digging, this method is ideal for properties with extensive concrete, hardscaping, or landscaping features above the sewer line.