Does B. Carlson offer trenchless sewer line repair options?

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Yes. We offer both trenchless methods — pipe lining (CIPP) and pipe bursting — which repair or replace a sewer line without digging a trench across your yard. Whether your line is a candidate depends on its condition and route, which a camera inspection determines.

Pipe Lining (Cured-In-Place Pipe)

A resin-saturated liner is drawn into the existing pipe and cured, forming a new seamless pipe inside the old one. It seals cracks and separated joints and blocks the entry points where roots get in. Access is through small pits rather than a full trench.

Requirement: the host pipe must be structurally intact enough to support the liner. Collapsed sections, severe sags, or badly deformed pipe cannot be lined.

Pipe Bursting

A bursting head is pulled through the old pipe, fracturing it outward while pulling new HDPE pipe into place behind it. This works where lining will not — including collapsed lines — and can increase pipe diameter. It requires access pits at both ends and a route clear of conflicting utilities.

Why Homeowners Prefer Trenchless

Mature landscaping, trees, and xeriscaping stay intact
Driveways, sidewalks, and patios do not have to be cut and repoured
Jobs generally finish faster
Less surface restoration cost, which often offsets the higher method cost
New pipe is jointless, so roots have no entry points

That third bullet is worth emphasizing: trenchless often looks more expensive on the equipment line and comes out comparable or cheaper once concrete replacement and landscape restoration are counted.

When Traditional Excavation Is Better

We will tell you honestly when it is. A line with a significant sag needs re-grading, which trenchless cannot do. A short damaged section with easy access is faster and cheaper with a targeted excavation. And some routes simply will not accommodate access pits.