Not always — modern trenchless sewer repair can replace or reline a damaged sewer pipe with just two small access pits, leaving most of your yard untouched. Traditional dig-and-replace is still needed for fully collapsed lines, very shallow pipes, or runs under heavy concrete or structures.
Trenchless vs. traditional dig
- Trenchless pipe lining — Cures a new pipe inside the old one through small access pits
- Pipe bursting — Pulls a new pipe through while breaking the old one apart
- Open trench — Required when the pipe has collapsed or run depth is shallow
Trenchless typically saves landscaping, driveways, and time. We assess every job with a camera inspection and recommend trenchless sewer repair whenever it’s a fit. For severely damaged lines, our excavation crew handles full sewer replacement.
