Trenchless Repair
Reliable Salt Lake City Trenchless Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Services
Broken, cracked, or collapsed sewer lines replaced without trenching your lawn, tearing up the driveway, or destroying the landscaping. Pipe bursting and CIPP lining across the Wasatch Front.
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60–90 min dispatch
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5 Utah counties
50+ cities served
Flat-rate pricing
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Overview
How trenchless sewer repair works
The traditional way of replacing pipes is likely to include messy digging and trenching across your yard. At Valley Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we prefer the trenchless method, which saves time, effort, money, and won't leave a mess in your yard. Sewage problems cause enough headaches on their own. To avoid even further headaches, you want to hire a company you can trust. Our friendly, knowledgeable technicians conveniently serve homeowners in Salt Lake City, UT, and the surrounding areas. They are well-equipped to spot any problem in your sewer line and fix it on the spot.
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What Are the Advantages of Trenchless Sewer Repair?
Everyone wants to save time and money, but the benefits of trenchless sewer repairs do more than just that. Here are a few other ways these types of repairs will make your life better and save you a headache in the long run:
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Minimize any potential mess in your yard, lawn, or general property. We want to complete the service with as little damage to your property as possible.
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Specialized cameras look into the pipes and find the exact problem. By locating the specific issue, we can guarantee the proper repair.
- Less labor means it will cost less to repair your sewer line. Since there is no time wasted digging trenches, these repairs and replacements cost less because it takes less time to get the job done.
- High-quality piping is used to replace your old line. The new technology prevents tree root invasions and cracks that traditional piping materials is susceptible to.
When our plumbers perform trenchless sewer repairs, we use advanced plumbing tools that make the process fast and simple. Our experts will handle the problem without significantly disturbing your property or taking too much of your time.
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Why Would You Need This Service?
If your drains are slow or you smell sewage around your property, you may need a sewer line inspection from licensed professionals. Other signs you may need a repair or replacement include:
- One or more of your drains is backed up frequently.
- Your lawn has become indented.
- Your grass is wet, even though it hasn't rained.
- Gurgling noise when you flush the toilet or use the sink.
Why Choose Us?
24-7 Emergency Service: We are fully aware that sewage and plumbing issues do not always take place during regular business hours, so we always have someone available to take your call, no matter the time of day or night.
Experienced technicians: Our skilled technicians have years of experience under their belts and are always being trained on new technologies and methods. You can be confident knowing the person working on your home will get the job done right.
Honest, upfront pricing: Our fast, reliable service is made even better because we do it all at a reasonable rate, agreed upon ahead of time. You do not have to worry about any surprise charges after the fact, because we always provide you with a complimentary estimate before we move forward with a project.
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Warning signs
Signs Your Sewer Line Needs Replacement, Not Just Cleaning
Snaking and jetting clean a pipe. When the pipe itself is the problem, cleaning buys you weeks before the next backup.
Same main line backs up 3+ times in a year even after cleaning
Camera inspection shows root intrusion through joints or cracks
Pipe is original clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg and 50+ years old
Wet, mushy, or sunken areas in the yard above the sewer line
Sewer smell in basement or yard between cleanings
Previous plumber quoted a dig-up replacement of $15,000+
Heavy tree roots within 20 feet of the sewer line
Toilet or floor drain gurgles even when nothing else is running
Sewage has backed up into the lowest drain in the house more than once
Line was built in the 1960s-1970s and you've never had it inspected
Keep the yard
No trench. No tractor. No destroyed driveway.
Two small pits and a one-day install replace your full sewer line. Same warranty, half the mess, usually 30-50% less cost than traditional excavation.
Most repairs
1 day
Across Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Tooele counties.
The Process
How a Trenchless Sewer Repair Runs
Camera inspection and locate
Full video scope from cleanout to city main. We map the pipe path, depth, and defect locations with an electronic locator. This is what makes trenchless possible — we need to know exactly what we're working with before we quote.
Quote three ways
You get three pricing options — spot repair (if the damage is localized), CIPP lining (rehab the existing pipe), or pipe bursting (full replacement). Pros, cons, and price for each, in writing, no pressure.
Dig the access pits
Two small pits — one near the house foundation, one near the city main or street. Usually 3x3 feet each, 4-6 feet deep. Yard between the pits stays completely intact. Permit pulled, utilities located, dig happens the morning of the repair.
Burst or line the pipe
Pipe bursting — a hydraulic winch pulls the bursting head and new HDPE pipe through the old pipe in one pass. 2-4 hours for most residential lines. Lining — resin liner is inverted into the pipe and cured in place for 2-4 hours, creating a seamless new pipe wall.
Connect, test, inspect, backfill
New pipe is connected to the house drain and the city main. Full water flow test, final camera scope (you see the new pipe from end to end), city inspection if required, pits backfilled and restored. Most jobs done in a single day.
Pricing
Trenchless Sewer Line Repair Cost in Salt Lake City
Flat-rate, quoted after the camera inspection and locate. Pricing depends on line length, depth, pipe condition, and access.
Spot trenchless repair (10-15 feet)
Low
$3,500
High
$6,500
Member
$2,975
– $5,525
Localized damage — single break, joint repair, short root section
CIPP lining residential main (50-80 ft)
Low
$6,500
High
$12,500
Member
$5,525
– $10,625
Seamless liner, 40-50 year lifespan, minimal excavation
CIPP lining residential main (80-150 ft)
Low
$9,500
High
$17,500
Member
$8,075
– $14,875
Longer runs, larger homes
Pipe bursting residential main (50-80 ft)
Low
$7,500
High
$14,500
Member
$6,375
– $12,325
Full replacement, same or larger diameter, 50+ year warranty
Pipe bursting longer run (80-150 ft)
Low
$11,500
High
$22,500
Member
$9,775
– $19,125
Mature neighborhood lots, detached homes in East Bench and foothills
Access pit excavation (per pit)
Low
$850
High
$1,850
Member
$723
– $1,573
Usually two pits included in the main quote
Permit and city inspection fee
Low
$150
High
$485
Member
$128
– $412
Varies by municipality — Salt Lake City, Sandy, Murray, etc.
Post-repair camera verification
Low
Included
High
Included
Member
Included
– Included
Always included — you see the new pipe before final payment
Member pricing reflects the Quality Service Club 15% repair discount. Service call fees are separate.
Prices reflect 2026 Salt Lake County residential work. Commercial, street-cut, or multi-building systems quoted separately. HOA and party-line situations may require additional coordination.
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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FAQ
Trenchless Repair FAQs
Spot repair is $3,500-$6,500. Full residential main lining runs $6,500-$17,500 depending on length. Pipe bursting for full replacement is $7,500-$22,500. Traditional excavation is often $12,000-$25,000 once you factor in restoration of driveway, landscaping, and sprinklers — so trenchless usually saves 30-50% on top of being faster and cleaner.
Related services
Related Drain & Sewer Services
Main Sewer Lining
Seamless CIPP liner for aging but intact pipe.
Video Sewer Inspection
Camera scope to confirm what's wrong before repair.
Hydro Jetting
Pipe-wall scrub for pre-repair prep and post-repair maintenance.
Drain Cleaning
Routine cleanings and snake jobs before anything structural.
24/7 Emergency Plumber
Active sewage backup? Dispatch in 60-90 minutes.
Available Around the Clock
Emergency?
We answer 24/7.
Burst pipe, no heat, AC down? Real plumbers pick up — no answering machines. Valley Plumbing serves Salt Lake City and surrounding areas any time, day or night.
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