Sewer Line Repair (Trenchless & Traditional) in California

What is sewer line repair (trenchless & traditional)?

Once a camera inspection confirms exactly where a sewer line is cracked, offset, or root-intruded, the repair method depends on the defect type, the pipe's material and depth, and access at the property. Trenchless options like pipe lining (a new liner cured in place inside the old pipe) or pipe bursting (pulling a new pipe through while breaking apart the old one) can often address a defect with only one or two small access pits instead of a full trench. Traditional excavation remains the right call for some situations, particularly severe collapses or shallow, easily accessed sections.

The camera footage and marked defect distance from the earlier inspection directly inform which repair method makes sense, so the decision isn't a guess: it's based on exactly what the camera showed and where.

Repair methods we coordinate

• Pipe lining for cracks, small gaps, or root intrusion where the pipe's structure is otherwise sound
• Pipe bursting for a severely damaged line that needs full replacement without a continuous trench
• Targeted excavation for shallow, easily accessed sections or severe collapses
• Spot repair at a single offset joint or localized break
• Root barrier installation to reduce reintrusion after a repair
• Cleanout addition or relocation to improve future access and maintenance