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February 20, 2026

What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair and How Does It Work?

What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair and How Does It Work?

If sewer repairs are on your mind, you may have visions of your yard being torn up for a long stretch of time. With trenchless sewer repairs, however, it is a very different story. This form of repair involves very little digging, which makes it far less invasive, and your driveway and landscaping are spared in the process. If you are putting off needed sewer line repairs as a means of avoiding a lot of digging, the time has come to act. Discuss your plumbing needs with an experienced Pennsylvania sewer repair pro at American Sewer Specialist today.

Trenchless Sewer Repair

The traditional method of making sewer line repairs is digging a trench that exposes the entire pipe. This allows plumbing specialists to work on the sewer line directly. With trenchless sewer repairs, however, extensive digging is not required, and you can expect your yard to experience minimal disturbance. As a result, your landscaping, gardens, sidewalks, and driveway will all be left intact. This makes the process less time-consuming, less costly, and far less disruptive for you and your family.

How Trenchless Sewer Repairs Work

When a trenchless sewer repair is used, the sewer repair pros skip the trench and, instead, drill small access points at both ends of the damaged section of pipe. From here, there are several basic steps forward.

Camera Inspection

To begin, the problem with the sewer line is identified by sending a camera through it that captures a high-def view of its interior. The kinds of problems that are frequently spotted include:

Hydro-Jetting

At this point, the pipe is thoroughly cleaned. This involves the use of hydro-jetting to scour the pipe’s interior of scale and blockages.

Repair Work

Next comes the repair work itself, which breaks down into two primary forms.

Pipe Lining

Pipe lining involves inserting a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) into the existing pipe. This is an epoxy-coated flexible tube that’s inflated once it’s in place, which causes the epoxy resin to coat the pipe walls. After the epoxy cures, it creates a new jointless pipe within the old pipe.

Pipe Bursting

Pipe bursting involves pulling a new pipe through the damaged pipe. In the process, the old pipe is broken apart, and you’re left with a new pipe in its place.

Final Testing

Finally, the integrity of the new pipe is tested by snaking the camera back through and confirming that the new liner or pipe is ready to perform.

An Experienced Pennsylvania Sewer Repair Specialist Can Help

The knowledgeable Pennsylvania sewer repair pros at American Sewer Specialist will assess your sewer repair needs and get your lines back in excellent working condition with as little hassle as possible. Learn more about what we can do to help by contacting us online or calling us at 724-879-8130 today.

Happy Clients

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  • "When American Sewer Specialist arrived to our home, we were so relieved. Not only because they showed up so quickly, but because they were able to figure out the problem with our leaky basement within a half hour. I have recommended American Sewer Specialist to our family and friends and will continue to do so.…"

    Dan D.

  • "Deal directly with the owner, Kurt! Excellent work, reliable, and great quote. I highly recommend! Comes right out while the others make you wait."

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  • "I was recommended American Sewer Specialist by my co-worker. We had quite the emergency with our sewer line, and they helped us right away! I’ll definitely call American Sewer Specialist if I am ever in need of their services again."

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  • "Rick and his team did some extensive work on my property, relining and fixing the 75-year-old system. They did a great job at a fair price and cleaned up nicely after the project. You need a sewer system checked out or repaired? Do not hesitate to call Rick, he is honest, upfront and will take care of the job from start to finish. Just a great family owned company."

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  • "We used American Sewer Specialist to divert a natural spring away from the house and into the storm drain. We had two other companies come out to try and fix our water drainage problem but they were unsuccessful. Rick was very professional and did a great job. He answered all of my questions and fixed our water problem! I highly recommend Rick and American Sewer Specialist!"

    Brianna

  • "We owned a property in Latrobe that was under contract. The dye test failed and Rick was there the next day. He worked on our fairly massive problem and we closed on the property without a delay. He was so patient with us as we were so panicked and living 70 miles away. Big problem-big job...BUT fair price!! Many thanks Michelle and Rick!!!!!!"

    Christine DiVecchio
  • A collection of plumbing tools and copper pipes, including a wrench, fittings, and valves, arranged on a textured dark surface.
  • A close-up view of a construction site showing an excavated hole with plumbing equipment and orange hoses, alongside a backhoe..
  • A spacious basement with a vintage air compressor on wheels, stairs leading up, and construction materials scattered across the concrete floor.
  • A snow-covered outdoor scene featuring a white pressure tank, colorful traffic cones, and a festive candy cane decoration on a brick wall.
  • A construction site showing a variety of pipes and hoses, a white bucket with a red handle, and tools on a wooden surface.
  • A worker in a camouflage hat operates a large machine on a grassy hillside, with hoses and buckets around, under a clear blue sky.
  • A worker connects colorful hoses to a machine beside an open excavation, with an orange pipe extending into the ground.
  • A large, hollow pipeline lies in a sandy trench, with another pipe visible in the background, indicating construction work in progress.
  • Two workers in safety attire operate a machine with colorful hoses in a construction area, surrounded by materials and tools.
  • A partially excavated trench filled with gravel, bordered by mounds of dirt, with construction equipment visible in the foreground.
  • Construction site with a excavator, a red spray machine, and construction materials against a clear blue sky.
  • A red and black portable machine sits on a gravel driveway in front of a brick house, surrounded by construction materials and tools.
  • A worker stands at a garage entrance surrounded by construction equipment, hoses, and tools on a sunny day. Safety cone nearby.
  • A concrete trench reveals a blue water pipe, surrounded by tools and a fan, in a construction corridor.
  • A deep hole filled with water in a basement, featuring red and black hoses linked to plumbing equipment against a concrete wall.
  • A trench with exposed pipes and tools outside a house, surrounded by orange cones and construction materials.

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