Our Trenchless Sewer Repair Services in Boise, ID
At Express Septic, we specialize in trenchless sewer repair options for your residential and commercial needs. We prioritize long-term solutions that protect your plumbing system’s safety and functionality while minimizing disruption to your home or business. We assess each project individually to determine the best trenchless method, whether that’s pipe bursting or lining.
Pipe bursting
Pipe bursting trenchless repair is ideal for severely damaged or collapsed pipes. It’s often suitable for pipes made from older clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg, as well as modern PVC. This method replaces the entire line by feeding a bursting head into the old pipe, which fractures the old material outward and simultaneously installs a new pipe in its place.
Pipe lining
Pipe lining can also address various cracks or weak points in your sewer lines. Instead of replacing the line, we insert an epoxy liner into the existing pipe. Once in place, the liner inflates and cures in place to form a seamless and strong inner layer.
How Trenchless Sewer Repair Works
Our team follows an efficient and precise trenchless sewer repair process. We identify the underlying problem and restore proper function to your sewer lines with minimal delay or disruption.
Step 1: Sewer camera inspection
We use a specialized plumbing inspection camera to investigate your sewer lines. This camera feeds into your sewer lines and provides a high-resolution feed for otherwise inaccessible areas, allowing us to find underlying problems, such as blockages, cracks, or tree root intrusion. Understanding exactly what’s happening underground lets us provide fully-informed repair recommendations.
Step 2: Clearing the pipe
If the inspection reveals blockages or buildup, we use hydro jetting to clear the line. This method uses high-pressure water jets to precisely target grease, sediment, roots, and other debris, ensuring a clean line ahead of trenchless repair.
Step 3: Trenchless pipe replacement or repair
With the pipe cleared and prepped, we repair the line with the appropriate trenchless method. We dig small access points, then feed the bursting head or liner into the pipe. The process avoids open trenching and takes only a few hours for most residential properties.
Step 4: Final inspection and testing
We complete a second camera inspection to confirm the success of the repair. We also test the line for flow proper to verify long-term durability and performance.