While most people recognize the signs of plumbing problems—smelly or clogged drains, moisture in a basement, a soaking yard—few can diagnose and fix these issues. However, a professional can determine whether the problem requires trenchless pipe bursting. So, reach out to Hicks Plumbing to learn more!

A comprehensive plumbing services provider, Hicks helps home- and business owners throughout Herndon, VA. Our team’s experience and certification ensure that our customers receive top-notch repairs and installations. Moreover, we offer 24-hour emergency plumbing to handle problems that just can’t wait. Visit our website to learn more about our options or schedule an appointment today.

Below, we detail the process and benefits of pipe bursting as well as the indicators your system needs this service:

What is Trenchless Pipe Bursting?

As with all parts of mechanical systems, sewage pipes—both inside and outside the house—must be replaced at some point. The traditional method of outdoor pipe repair involved digging a trench to access and replace the pipe in question. Of course, doing so mangled the yard under which the pipe lay and came with outrageous labor costs.

But a trenchless pipe repair, as the name suggests, foregoes the trench-digging process. This method offers two service options: pipe relining and pipe bursting. Pipe relining calls for technicians to dig an access hole to the damaged pipe, where they insert an epoxy resin-coated liner into that pipe. The line expands in the original pipe and seals the damage.

Pipe bursting, on the other hand, requires technicians to dig a hole at each end of the damaged pipe. The team inserts an expansion head device into one hole, then—through hydraulic or pneumatic power—breaks the old pipe apart from the inside. The new pipe is pulled along behind the bursting device and laid in place of the old one.

What You Can Expect from Trenchless Service

Trenchless pipe repair has clear advantages over the traditional approach, but it requires a professional team with specialized equipment. Additionally, you should check whether local ordinances permit trenchless repairs.

Once you’ve scheduled a trenchless service—but before technicians arrive—clear your property of chairs, decorative elements, and other obstructions. Additionally, trenchless work requires the structure’s water to be shut off. Anyone in your home or office cannot use a sink or flush a toilet during the service. Finally, though it avoids much of the mess a traditional repair entails, remember that trenchless repair will involve technicians digging one or two holes on your property.

Signs You Need a Trenchless Pipe Repair

A plumbing system in need of trenchless repair usually manifests one or more of the following symptoms:

• Multiple slow-draining fixtures
• Several clogged drains at once
• Bad smells coming from multiple drains at once
• Moisture and mold growth in your basement
• Defined, lush patches of grass in your yard
• Puddles in your yard despite a lack of rain

Trenchless Pipe Bursting Service Available in Herndon, VA!

If you notice your home or office’s plumbing system has a problem, call Hicks Plumbing without hesitation. We can check out the problem and determine whether professional trenchless pipe bursting or another service would alleviate the issue. An esteemed, homegrown plumbing company, Hicks serves the Herndon, VA, region by providing outstanding craftsmanship and excellent customer service. To learn more about us, call (703) 803-7466 or visit our website today.