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 Murray 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 Murray 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.
For homeowners and businesses in Murray, trenchless pipe bursting offers a highly effective way to repair sewer lines while preserving the integrity of your property. This method eliminates the need for extensive excavation by using hydraulic equipment to fracture the existing pipe and simultaneously pull a new pipe into place.
The process involves digging two small access pits—one at each end of the damaged pipe. A cone-shaped bursting head is inserted into the old pipe, which is then broken apart as the new pipe is drawn through. This technique relies on advanced pneumatic or hydraulic systems to rupture the old line and install the replacement pipe seamlessly from the receiving pit to the launching pit.
Unlike pipe relining, which reduces the internal diameter of your sewer line, pipe bursting typically results in a new pipe with a larger diameter than the original. This makes it a superior choice for improving flow capacity. Additionally, the minimal digging required makes it ideal for properties with extensive concrete, hardscaping, or landscaping features that would otherwise be disrupted by traditional excavation.