Trenchless Sewer Repair Broomfield CO
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What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair?
Trenchless sewer repair uses modern techniques to fix or replace underground sewer pipes without excavating trenches along the entire pipe length. Instead of digging up your yard from your home to the street, trenchless methods access your sewer line through small entry and exit points - typically just a few feet wide.
Two main trenchless technologies solve most sewer line problems. Pipe lining creates a new pipe inside your existing damaged pipe. Pipe bursting breaks apart the old pipe while simultaneously pulling new pipe into place. Both methods restore your sewer line function without destroying your property.
For Broomfield homeowners, this technology means preserving established landscaping around homes near Flatiron Crossing, protecting concrete driveways in Anthem Highlands, and avoiding disruption to mature trees in neighborhoods along 120th Avenue. Properties with irrigation systems, decorative hardscaping, or recent landscape investments benefit tremendously from no-dig sewer repair.
How Trenchless Technology Works
Trenchless sewer repair begins with thorough camera inspection. We need to see your pipe's interior condition, identify problem locations, and verify that trenchless methods are suitable for your specific situation. The camera shows cracks, root damage, bellied sections, and pipe material - all factors that determine which trenchless approach works best.
After inspection confirms trenchless repair is viable, we excavate two small access pits - one at your home and one at the property line where your sewer connects to the city main. These pits measure just 3-4 feet wide instead of trenches running 60-100 feet along your entire sewer line.
The actual repair method depends on pipe condition and your situation. For pipes with cracks and moderate damage, we install a resin-saturated liner that cures inside your existing pipe, creating a seamless new pipe. For severely damaged or collapsed pipes, we use pipe bursting equipment that destroys the old pipe while pulling new pipe into the same path.
Both methods restore full pipe function in 1-2 days typically, versus 3-5 days for traditional excavation. After completing underground work, we restore the small access pits and your property looks nearly untouched compared to traditional excavation's extensive damage.
Trenchless Pipe Lining (CIPP)
Cured-in-place pipe lining, known as CIPP, creates a new pipe inside your existing damaged sewer line. This trenchless method works exceptionally well for pipes with cracks, root intrusion, corrosion, and moderate joint issues. Clay, cast iron, and concrete pipes common in older Broomfield neighborhoods near Midway Boulevard are excellent candidates for pipe lining.
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The Pipe Lining Process
We start by thoroughly cleaning your sewer line with hydro jetting. The pipe interior must be completely clean for the liner to bond properly. High-pressure water scours away roots, grease, scale, and debris, exposing bare pipe surfaces.
Next, we measure your sewer line precisely using our camera inspection footage. The liner must extend the full length needing repair with proper overlap at access points. We cut and prepare a flexible liner tube saturated with epoxy resin specific to sewer applications.
The liner tube gets inserted into your sewer line through a cleanout or access pit. We inflate the liner using air or water pressure, pressing it tightly against your existing pipe's interior walls. The liner conforms to your pipe's shape, spanning cracks and gaps seamlessly.
The epoxy resin cures while the liner remains inflated. Curing takes several hours depending on ambient temperature and resin type. Some systems use hot water or steam to accelerate curing. Others cure at ambient temperature over 4-6 hours. After complete curing, we deflate and remove the bladder that held the liner in place.
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Advantages of Pipe Lining
Pipe lining preserves your property because we access the sewer line through existing cleanouts or small access pits at entry and exit points. Your landscaping, driveway, sprinkler systems, and hardscaping remain untouched. Homes in Broadlands with extensive xeriscaping and homes near 136th Avenue with mature landscaping particularly benefit from this preservation.
The new liner lasts 50+ years typically, matching or exceeding traditional pipe replacement longevity. Modern epoxy resins resist corrosion, tree roots cannot penetrate the seamless surface, and the smooth interior prevents buildup accumulation that causes future clogs.
Installation speed means less disruption to your household. Most pipe lining projects complete in one day after cleaning. You regain full sewer use quickly versus traditional excavation requiring multiple days of work and longer yard restoration periods.
Cost savings compared to traditional replacement are significant. You avoid extensive excavation labor, trench shoring requirements, and yard restoration expenses. For a typical Broomfield residential sewer line, pipe lining often costs 30-50% less than traditional replacement when considering total project costs including restoration.
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When Pipe Lining Works Best
Pipe lining excels for cracks, root intrusion damage, corrosion, and deteriorated joints when pipe structure remains generally intact. If your camera inspection shows your pipe has maintained its shape but has damage allowing leaks or root entry, lining provides permanent repair.
Older clay pipes and cast iron pipes commonly found in central Broomfield neighborhoods are excellent lining candidates. These materials may have multiple cracks or corroded sections but still hold their circular shape. The liner bridges all damage points, creating one continuous new pipe.
Properties where excavation would be extremely difficult or expensive also make pipe lining attractive. Sewer lines running under driveways, patios, mature trees, or adjacent to foundations become much more practical to repair using trenchless lining versus attempting difficult excavation in confined spaces.
Pipe lining also minimizes disruption to your property and daily routines. Unlike traditional excavation, trenchless lining avoids digging up yards, driveways, or landscaping, allowing repairs to be completed quickly and efficiently. Homeowners in Broomfield can restore their sewer lines with minimal mess while ensuring long-lasting protection against leaks, root intrusion, and future damage.
Trenchless Pipe Bursting
Pipe bursting replaces your entire sewer line without digging a trench along its path. This trenchless pipe replacement method works for severely damaged, collapsed, or undersized pipes that pipe lining cannot address. When sewer camera inspection shows extensive collapse or your old pipe is too small for modern flow requirements, pipe bursting provides complete replacement with minimal excavation.
The Pipe Bursting Process
We excavate small access pits at your sewer line's starting and ending points - typically near your home and at the property line. These pits provide space for equipment setup but measure just a fraction of traditional excavation trench size.
A bursting head attaches to heavy-duty pulling equipment. This cone-shaped head gets pulled through your existing pipe, fracturing the old pipe into pieces that get pushed into surrounding soil. Immediately behind the bursting head, new pipe - typically high-density polyethylene (HDPE) - gets pulled into place along the exact same path.
The bursting head's diameter exceeds your old pipe size, so the new pipe you're installing can match or exceed the original diameter. This feature makes pipe bursting ideal for replacing undersized lines or upgrading capacity. Many older Broomfield homes have 4-inch sewer lines that we upgrade to 6 inches using pipe bursting.
As the new pipe pulls into position, surrounding soil compacts around it, providing stable bedding. The entire pipe replacement happens in one continuous operation lasting several hours for typical residential installations. After completing the burst and replacement, we restore the small access pits and your yard looks nearly unchanged.
Advantages of Pipe Bursting
Complete pipe replacement means your new sewer line has no compromise. Unlike repair methods, you get an entirely new pipe rated for 50-100 years depending on material. HDPE pipe resists corrosion completely, tree roots cannot penetrate its joints, and the smooth interior prevents buildup.
Pipe bursting works even when existing pipes have collapsed completely. Traditional excavation is often considered the only option for collapsed pipes, but pipe bursting handles this situation while still preserving your property. The bursting head fragments collapsed sections and makes room for new pipe installation.
You can upsize your sewer line during pipe bursting. If your home has 4-inch sewer lines prone to clogging and you want 6-inch capacity for better flow, pipe bursting accomplishes this upgrade without larger excavation. The bursting head and new pipe simply need to match your desired final size.
Installation under obstacles becomes practical with pipe bursting. Sewer lines running under driveways, sidewalks, patios, or near building foundations get replaced without removing these structures. You avoid demolition and reconstruction of hardscaping that traditional excavation would require.
When Pipe Bursting Works Best
Severely damaged or collapsed pipes that cannot support pipe lining need pipe bursting for complete replacement. If camera inspection shows your sewer line has crushed sections, multiple collapses, or extensive structural failure, pipe bursting provides a complete solution.
Undersized sewer lines benefit from pipe bursting's ability to install larger diameter replacement pipe. Older homes with 4-inch lines experiencing frequent backups can upgrade to 6-inch capacity, permanently solving flow problems without trenching your entire yard.
Properties where obstacles make traditional excavation impractical or extremely expensive are ideal for pipe bursting. Replacing sewer lines under driveways in Anthem Highlands or beneath patios in Willow Run becomes cost-effective using no-dig pipe bursting versus breaking and rebuilding these structures.
The Trenchless Sewer Repair Process
Understanding our trenchless repair process helps you know what to expect from initial inspection through project completion. The Drain Cleaning Company follows a systematic approach ensuring quality results with minimal property disruption.
Step 1: Video Camera Inspection
Every trenchless project begins with thorough sewer camera inspection. We need detailed information about your pipe's condition, damage locations, pipe material, and diameter. The camera reveals whether your sewer line is suitable for trenchless repair and which method - lining or bursting - works best for your situation.
During inspection, we document damage locations, measure distances from access points, and identify any unusual conditions affecting repair planning. This information guides our repair strategy and helps provide accurate cost estimates before work begins.
Step 2: Hydro Jetting Cleaning
For pipe lining projects, we thoroughly clean your sewer line using hydro jetting before installation. The high-pressure water removes all roots, grease, scale, and debris. Pipe lining requires completely clean pipe surfaces for proper adhesion and curing.
Even for pipe bursting projects, we often clean pipes first to ensure camera inspection captured all damage and to verify pipe condition before bursting equipment enters. Clean pipes allow better assessment and smoother bursting operations.
Step 3: Site Preparation and Access
We excavate small access pits at your sewer line's entry and exit points. These pits measure approximately 3-4 feet wide and deep enough to reach your sewer line - typically 4-6 feet depth for residential installations. We protect surrounding areas with plywood and take care not to damage nearby landscaping, sprinklers, or hardscaping.
For pipe lining, we often access through existing cleanouts when available, eliminating even the small excavation at one end. This approach provides the absolute minimum property disruption.
Step 4: Pipe Lining or Pipe Bursting
For pipe lining, we insert the resin-saturated liner, inflate it, and allow proper curing time. The process takes several hours but requires minimal physical labor after liner installation begins. We monitor curing carefully to ensure proper adhesion and complete resin hardening.
For pipe bursting, we set up pulling equipment, attach the bursting head to new pipe sections, and perform the burst operation. The actual bursting and new pipe installation typically completes in a few hours for residential lines. We monitor the process carefully ensuring old pipe fragments properly and new pipe installs without damage.
Step 5: Inspection and Testing
After completing pipe lining or bursting, we perform camera inspection of your new or repaired sewer line. This verification confirms the liner installed properly without gaps or the new pipe seated correctly without damage. You see proof that work completed successfully.
We test your sewer line by running water through fixtures and observing flow. Everything should drain quickly and completely. This testing confirms your repaired sewer line functions properly before we close access pits and consider the project complete.
Step 6: Site Restoration
We backfill and compact access pits carefully using appropriate soil and compaction techniques. For areas that will be landscaped, we bring soil to grade and smooth surfaces. For areas that had grass, we install sod or seed depending on season and your preference.
The restoration work completes in a few hours typically. Your property looks nearly untouched compared to pre-project conditions. Any disturbed sprinkler lines get reconnected. Decorative rock or mulch gets replaced to match surrounding areas.
Why Choose The Drain Cleaning Company for Trenchless Sewer Repair
Our trenchless sewer repair services provide a modern solution to damaged sewer lines without unnecessary excavation. Using advanced technology and proven methods, our technicians can repair cracks, leaks, and corrosion while preserving your landscaping, driveway, and property structure.
We take the time to assess your sewer system accurately, explain the repair process clearly, and deliver results that are both durable and efficient. When you need a minimally invasive sewer repair that saves time and reduces disruption, our team is equipped to handle the job with confidence and care.
Schedule Your Trenchless Sewer Repair Consultation
Want to know what is really going on inside your sewer line? Contact The Drain Cleaning Company for professional sewer line inspection in Broomfield, CO.
We serve Broomfield and nearby communities including Westminster, Thornton, Arvada, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and the greater Denver metro area.
Call now or visit us at 7180 W 117th Ave D, Broomfield, CO 80020.