Pipe Bursting Near El Paso: New Sewer Lines Without Destroying Property

Your sewer line was bad, and now it’s even worse. It’s more than just a leak here and there. Your pipes are actually breaking apart across your property, and you’re not sure what you can do. Your plumber said you need to replace the whole line, and now you can’t get the image of a backhoe tearing through your driveway and your bank account out of your head.

Don’t fret. There’s a better way.

Pipe bursting is one of our trenchless pipe installation methods for replacing broken or severely damaged sewer pipes. Because it is trenchless, there is no need for expensive and often time-consuming excavation. These days, when it seems like every digging project in El Paso turns into a marathon, methods like pipe bursting help you get ahead, save time and money, and protect your yard.

How Pipe Bursting Really Works

Pipe bursting is a relatively simple process.

We begin our process by digging two small access points: one at each end of the damaged pipe. You avoid the long trenches running across your property. Instead, there are just two holes, typically located near your home’s foundation and at the sewer main connection.

Next, we insert the bursting head into one of the holes. This cone-shaped steel tool is attached to an HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pipe. Using hydraulic power, we then pull the head through your existing sewer line. As it travels, the bursting head breaks up the damaged pipe, pushing it outward into the surrounding soil while pulling the new pipe in behind it.

Once we have the new line set, we will connect it to the rest of your plumbing system. We test everything to ensure it is working correctly, then fill in the access points. It’s that simple, and with this process, you gain an entirely new sewer line without tearing up your yard.

What about the old, broken pipe pieces? No worries there. They stay in the ground, pushed harmlessly into the surrounding soil. You have nothing to haul away and nothing to dispose of.

Why El Paso Homeowners Choose our Pipe Bursting for Sewer Lines

When your sewer line is beyond repair, you are desperate. You want more than a temporary fix, and you want it done right.

Pipe bursting gives you a completely new pipe. It’s not a patch or a liner. It is a complete replacement of your sewer line. The HDPE material we install is tough and durable. It will keep out pesky tree roots, and it won’t corrode. In fact, HDPE lines can last anywhere from 50 to 100 years.

Did you know: we can actually upgrade your pipe size during the process? If you own an older El Paso home with a 3-inch sewer line that keeps backing up, we can replace it with a 4-inch line for improved flow: same path, bigger pipe.

And because we’re only digging two small access points, your yard stays intact. You won’t have to worry about a week-long construction project. There’s no rebuilding your landscaping from scratch. We finish most jobs in a single day. Pipe bursting allows your older El Paso properties to finally get that sewer line upgrade they’ve needed for years without making a mess.

U.T. Trenchless Pipe Bursting Solutions

Pipe bursting is a simple concept, but it takes proper training to do it correctly. Here in El Paso, you need plumbers who understand the challenging soil conditions and how to handle surprises underground. Otherwise, this simple project will turn into a bigger mess than you had to begin with.

We’ve been working with sewer lines for three generations. Our plumbers have up-to-date training in many kinds of trenchless techniques, not just general plumbing. We are fully transparent with you and provide the most cost-effective solution, allowing you to make the decision. If pipe bursting isn’t the right solution for you, we will let you know. We stand behind our work.

Ready to fix your sewer line for good?

Call us today and schedule a camera inspection. We’ll show you exactly what’s going on with your sewer line and walk you through your options with our honest, upfront pricing.