Replace qualifying damaged or failing sewer lines with less excavation than a full open trench.
Pipe bursting installs a new sewer pipe while breaking apart the existing line. Pipe condition, access and utility clearances determine whether the method is suitable for your property.
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WHAT IS PIPE BURSTING?
Pipe bursting is a trenchless sewer replacement method used to replace qualifying damaged, cracked, or outdated sewer lines without the need for extensive trenching. A specialized bursting head is pulled through the existing pipe, breaking apart the old pipe while simultaneously installing a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sewer line.
Because the new pipe follows the existing sewer path, pipe bursting can often eliminate the need for large-scale excavation while providing a durable, long-lasting sewer replacement solution.
Pipe bursting is commonly used for clay pipes, cast iron sewer lines, Orangeburg pipes, root-damaged systems, and aging sewer infrastructure throughout Los Angeles.
A sewer camera inspection helps evaluate the existing line. The pipe route, condition, access and utility clearances determine whether pipe bursting is appropriate. Entry and exit access points still require excavation. A severe collapse or difficult site conditions may require additional digging or another method; the inspection findings guide the recommendation.
Pipe bursting installs replacement pipe. CIPP lining rehabilitates a suitable existing pipe from within. Our Los Angeles sewer replacement guide explains these options and when a focused repair or conventional excavation may be considered.
View our Los Angeles-area service locations and request an assessment to discuss the condition of your sewer line.
Pipe bursting typically requires only small access points rather than long trenches across your property.
The damaged sewer line is fully replaced rather than simply repaired.
Many pipe bursting projects can be completed more quickly than traditional excavation methods.
HDPE replacement pipe is resistant to corrosion, cracking, and many common sewer line failures.
The seamless pipe design helps reduce future root intrusion issues.
Pipe bursting can be used for residential homes, commercial properties, and multi-unit buildings.
Pipe bursting is a trenchless sewer replacement method that replaces an existing damaged sewer line by breaking apart the old pipe while installing a new pipe in its place.
Pipe bursting typically uses entry and exit access pits rather than an open trench along the entire line. Additional excavation may be needed depending on pipe condition, access and other site constraints.
Pipe bursting can often replace clay pipes, cast iron pipes, Orangeburg pipes, and other damaged sewer lines depending on site conditions.
Many residential pipe bursting projects can be completed within one to two days, depending on the length and complexity of the sewer line.
Most pipe bursting projects utilize high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, known for its durability, flexibility, and resistance to corrosion and root intrusion.
In many situations, yes. Pipe bursting can reduce excavation, preserve landscaping, shorten project timelines, and provide a durable long-term sewer replacement solution.
We perform a sewer camera inspection to evaluate the condition of the existing sewer line and confirm pipe bursting is the best solution.
Small entry and exit pits are created at each end of the sewer line to provide access for the pipe bursting equipment.
A specialized bursting head fractures the old pipe while simultaneously pulling a new HDPE sewer line into place.
The new sewer line is inspected, tested, and the access points are restored to complete the project.
