Pipe Bursting
A Trenchless Method of Sewer or Drain Pipe Replacement
"Pipe bursting" is a trenchless method of replacing buried pipe lines without the need for traditional pipe replacement, which involves massive excavation, time to obtain city permits, and days without the use of your sewer or drain lines.
Pipe bursting may also be used to expand pipeline capacity by replacing smaller pipes with larger ones to improve flow.
How Pipe Bursting Works
Once we assess your sewer line and determine that pipe bursting is the best approach, we create two access points, one at each end. This eliminates the need to trench through roads and other structures on your property. Then we fuse together the new pipe into one long line, and pull it through the old one, which breaks the old pipe apart, leaving you with a completely new pipe.
The entire process is FAST and relatively quiet. It only takes about 30 minutes to pull 80' of pipe! Watch the video demonstration below to see how pipe bursting works in more detail. Then view the photos of a recent job we did in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
A Recent Pipe Bursting Project
#1 The new pipe is being measured to fuse together in preparation for the pipe burst.
#2 Fusing the pipe together to pull in place via the pipe bursting method.
#3 The fused pipe is pulled in place behind the burst pipe head...
#4 Bursting and replacing the old pipe as it goes. You can see the old broken clay crock pipe around the new black pipe.
Your Sewer Line Replacement Experts
Nu Pipe is a leader in trenchless sewer repair and replacement solutions. If you have questions or would like to schedule a FREE video camera inspection, then please contact us or fill out the form on this page and we will contact you promptly.
