Over time, sewer lines can deteriorate due to age, leading to cracks, collapses, corrosion, leaks, and blockages. Shifting soil and invasive tree roots can also cause significant damage to underground pipes. Fortunately, full excavation isn’t always necessary. At Midwest Excavating, Inc., we offer advanced Syracuse homeowners and businesses trenchless sewer repair solutions—including pipe lining and pipe bursting—to restore your system without tearing up your property.
Unlike traditional methods that involve large-scale digging, trenchless technology requires only minimal excavation. That means your yard, driveway, deck, floors, sidewalks, and trees remain largely undisturbed.
Benefits of trenchless sewer line repair:
If you’re seeking an efficient and less disruptive fix for for damaged sewer lines on your Syracuse residential or commercial property, consider our trenchless sewer pipe relining service. Instead of replacing your entire sewer line, we can repair it from the inside using a durable liner. This method reinforces your existing pipe without requiring excavation, extending the lifespan of your sewer system. Here’s how that works:
Sewer camera inspection – A sewer camera inspection is performed to verify if the problem in your sewer line requires repair or replacement, and where the problem is located.
Sewer line cleaning – The existing sewer line is cleaned and cleared of debris, hard scale build up and root intrusion.
Pipe relining installed – A seamless, impenetrable epoxy liner is pulled into the sewer line, inflated with a bladder, and left to cure.
Bladder removed – After curing, the bladder is removed leaving behind a structural “pipe within a pipe” that has provided you with a new sewer line.
For homeowners and businesses in Syracuse, 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.