Trenchless Sewer Repair
TRENCHLESS SEWER LINE REPAIR IN OREM — PIPE BURSTING, NO TRENCH
Collapsed clay sewer in a Sharon Park front yard, root-destroyed cast iron in Foothill — we drag a new pipe through the old one without digging up your yard or driveway. 50+ year fix, two small access points instead of a 40-foot trench.
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Overview
How Trenchless Pipe Bursting Works in Orem
Trenchless pipe bursting is the answer when your sewer line is too damaged to line (CIPP) but you don't want to tear up your yard, driveway, or mature landscaping for full excavation. Common scenario in Orem: a 70-year-old clay sewer main has finally collapsed in a Sharon Park front yard with a 40-year-old maple tree right above it. Excavation kills the tree. Trenchless saves it.
Here's how it works. We dig two small access pits — one at the cleanout (or in the basement) and one near the city sewer tap. A bursting head is pulled through the old pipe by a steel cable. The head fractures the old pipe outward into the surrounding soil while simultaneously dragging a new HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pipe through the path the old one occupied. End result: a new pipe in place, 50+ year lifespan, and your front lawn intact except for two small entry points (typically 3x3 ft each).
When trenchless burst is the right call
- Collapsed or partially collapsed pipe that can't be lined
- Severely deformed pipe with major belly or shifts
- Root-destroyed clay or cast iron beyond what a liner can handle
- Need to upsize the existing pipe (4" to 6" for new construction or commercial flow)
- Mature landscaping in the front yard that excavation would destroy
- Driveway, sidewalk, or hardscape running over the sewer path
When CIPP lining is better instead
Lining is cheaper and faster for cracked-but-intact pipe — see main sewer lining. We tell you which approach fits your line after the camera scope. The honest math:
- CIPP lining: $85–$250 per ft, pipe still has structural integrity, 40-50 year fix
- Trenchless burst: $95–$280 per ft, pipe is collapsed or destroyed, 50+ year fix (new pipe)
- Full excavation: $200–$400 per ft, only when bursting/lining can't work
Permit and Orem city inspection included. Members of our Quality Service Club get 15% off the burst job plus the 5-year post-install camera check.
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We come out, run the camera, show you what's in there, and quote burst vs. lining vs. excavation.
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Warning signs
Signs You Need Trenchless Burst (Not Lining) in Orem
These point to pipe damage beyond what a liner can fix.
Camera scope shows fully collapsed or partially collapsed sections
Major belly or sag visible on camera (water pooling in low spots)
Severe pipe shifts or offsets at joints
Recurring backups despite multiple jet/snake attempts
Wet patches in the yard above the sewer line — soil saturation
Sinkholes or settling in the yard above the line
Sewer smell rising from yard or basement constantly
Pipe is over 80 years old with multiple failure points
Need to upsize from 4" to 6" for new construction or expanded use
Save the front lawn
Two small pits beat a 40-foot trench through your yard.
Same fix, same lifespan, half the disruption. Trenchless burst is the right call when your Orem sewer line is too damaged to line but the yard is worth saving.
New pipe lifespan
50+ yr
Across Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Tooele counties.
The Process
How a Trenchless Burst Job Goes in Orem
On the truck
Cable machine, jetter, and pipe camera — every call.
Camera scope and approach decision
Camera goes down the line first. You see what we see — collapsed sections, root damage, pipe shifts. We confirm whether burst is the right fit, or whether lining or excavation is better. You get all relevant quotes.
Locate the line and city tap
We work with the Orem city sewer department to locate the existing line, the city tap point, and any other utilities running near the path. No surprises mid-job.
Two access pits
One pit at the cleanout side (often in the basement, sometimes near the front foundation), one near the city tap at the street. Each pit is roughly 3x3 ft and 4-6 ft deep. We protect surrounding sod and hardscape during excavation.
Pull the new pipe
Steel cable threaded through the old pipe pulls the bursting head + new HDPE pipe simultaneously. The bursting head fractures the old pipe outward into the soil; the new pipe fills the void. Typical pull is 4-8 hours depending on length and pipe condition.
Branch reinstatement, backfill, final scope
Branch connections (toilet, kitchen lines tying into the main) are reinstated through the new pipe. Pits backfilled and compacted. Final camera scope verifies the install. Sod replaced over pit areas. Most Orem burst jobs wrap in 1-2 days.
Pricing
Trenchless Sewer Repair Cost in Orem
Flat-rate, quoted per linear foot. Final price depends on length, depth, and access conditions.
Camera scope diagnostic
Low
$295
High
$485
Member
$251
– $412
Waived if we do the burst job
Trenchless pipe burst (per linear foot, residential 4" pipe)
Low
$95
High
$280
Member
$81
– $238
Most Orem homes — 30-60 ft runs
Trenchless pipe burst (residential 30 ft typical)
Low
$3,500
High
$9,500
Member
$2,975
– $8,075
Standard Orem cleanout-to-street tap distance
Trenchless pipe burst (longer 60-100 ft runs)
Low
$9,500
High
$22,500
Member
$8,075
– $19,125
Foothill or Suncrest homes with longer sewer runs
Pipe upsize (4" to 6" via burst)
Low
$4,500
High
$12,500
Member
$3,825
– $10,625
When increased flow capacity is needed
Branch reinstatement (per branch)
Low
$285
High
$485
Member
$242
– $412
Toilets, kitchen lines, branches tying into the main
Sod replacement over access pits
Low
$195
High
$485
Member
$166
– $412
Two pit areas typical, restored after job complete
Permit + Orem city inspection
Low
$295
High
$685
Member
$251
– $582
Included in flat-rate quote
Member pricing reflects the Quality Service Club 15% repair discount. Service call fees are separate.
Hardscape (concrete, paver, asphalt) restoration over pit areas quoted separately. Mature landscaping restoration is on a case-by-case basis.
Quality Service Club
Skip the bill. Skip the line.
For $79 a year, members get 15% off every repair, priority dispatch on every call, and a free annual drain and plumbing inspection — the same stuff we'd charge $195 for on a cold call.
- 15% off repairs
- Priority dispatch
- Annual inspection
- 24/7 service access
- $25 referral bonus
- Parts + labor warranty
Plumbing
$79/year
- 15% off all plumbing repairs
- Priority dispatch — skip the line
- Annual drain piping inspection
- Full home water-supply inspection
- Tag on your emergency shut-off
- $25 referral bonus
HVAC (1 unit)
$199/year
- 15% off HVAC repairs
- Priority dispatch on furnace or AC calls
- Annual furnace + AC safety inspection
- Thermostat calibration and battery swap
- Outdoor condenser cleaning check
Plumbing + HVAC
$258/year
- Everything in both plans
- Whole-home annual inspection
- 15% off every service we offer
- Priority dispatch across plumbing and HVAC
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Compare
Trenchless Burst vs. CIPP Lining vs. Excavation
Three approaches. The right one depends entirely on what the camera scope shows.
| Feature | Trenchless Burst | CIPP Lining | Full Excavation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (30 ft typical) | $3,500 – $9,500 | $3,500 – $7,500 | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Lifespan | 50+ years (new HDPE) | 40-50 years (epoxy liner) | 50+ years (new pipe) |
| Yard disruption | Two small pits | Two small access points | Full trench across yard |
| Time on site | 1-2 days | 1 day | 2-4 days |
| Best for | Collapsed or severely damaged pipe | Cracked but intact pipe | Collapse + relocation needed |
| Pipe diameter | Same or upsize (4" to 6") | Slight reduction (~1/8") | Same, upsize, or downsize |
FAQ
Trenchless Sewer Repair FAQs in Orem
$95–$280 per linear foot for residential 4" pipe. A typical Orem 30 ft cleanout-to-street-tap run is $3,500–$9,500 all-in. Longer Foothill or Suncrest runs can hit $9,500–$22,500. We quote flat-rate after the camera scope. Cheaper than full excavation almost always.
Related services
Related Sewer Services
Often diagnosed alongside trenchless burst in Orem.
Main Sewer Lining
CIPP liner for cracked but structurally intact pipes — cheaper than bursting when applicable.
Video Sewer Inspection
Camera scope diagnoses whether burst, lining, or excavation is right.
Hydro Jetting
Sometimes a heavy clean is all the line needs — way cheaper than burst.
Drain Cleaning
Single-fixture or one-time clogs — start here before scoping for burst.
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