Trenchless Sewer Line Repair: What It Is & The Benefits of It

In the past, sewer line repair & replacement was notoriously messy. Trenches would need to be dug and yards would need to be torn up. Fortunately, here at Barker & Sons we utilize state of the art trenchless technology, a solution that fixes your sewer problems without the mess. With trenchless sewer line repair, we can provide homeowners in the Orange County area with timely, efficient service repairs without compromising quality.

What is trenchless sewer repair and how does it differ?

Trenchless sewer repair involves minimal digging. This means that you do not need to damage your landscape, trees, and flowers to repair your plumbing problem. Our plumbing experts will diagnose, reach and repair your sewer line without digging out your old sewer line.

We do this by creating one or two small access points for ourselves, which will allow us to repair up to a hundred feet of pipe! No, we’re not kidding – we can completely repair your sewer line without harming much of your yard and/or garden. Watch our video for more info:

As a result, these repairs are done quickly — this means that you won’t have loud construction in front of your house for several days. However, that isn’t the only benefit. Listed below are a few of the benefits that trenchless sewer line repair can offer you.

Benefits of Trenchless Sewer Line Repair:

You Will Save Money. Trenchless pipe repair can save you money. The repair is completed in less time, with decreased disturbance. By replacing the lining of your pipe system, instead of replacing the entire plumbing system, you can save on reconstruction costs.

50 Year Warranty

Lined pipes are less likely to corrode. They are resistant to deposits from water by-products, as they cannot adhere to the walls of a lined pipe. This means that your sewer line will not need as many repairs in the future!

You Won’t Damage Your Landscape

Unlike with traditional pipe replacement, trenchless sewer line repair fixes your plumbing problem without damaging your beautiful landscape. There is no digging up your lawn or damaging your driveway. It’s important for homeowners to understand how your Landscaping & Plumbing System can create problems.

It’s Environmentally Friendly

As a green plumbing company, we believe that our environmental impact is important. Trenchless sewer line repair fixes your plumbing infrastructure without damaging the ecology. Since the process eliminates excavation, you have a lower chance of having harmful substances infiltrating the local water supply.

You Will Save Time

As noted, with trenchless sewer line repair, you can correct your plumbing problems faster! In fact, we are usually in and out in just about 8 hours — and your sewer line replacement is guaranteed for 50 years!

What next?
First we start by using our state-of-the-art video technology to look around your plumbing lines and find the exact source of the problem. That’s right! We don’t have to dig around just to find where the issue is stemming from, we can figure it all out through a video camera inspection first.

If a pipe is too badly damaged to reline, it can be completely replaced using a method called pipe bursting. In this procedure, a cone-shaped bit is pulled through the old pipe. The bit destroys the existing pipe while a new pipe is laid in place just behind the bit. This method requires more time and effort than relining but is still far less invasive than digging a trench to replace a damaged pipe. Read more on Pipe-lining vs. Pipe-bursting.

If you’re located in Orange County, California and suspect that your sewer line is in need of some TLC, call Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter at 714.630.8766 or contact us online to request service today!