FAQ on Trenchless Sewer Repair in San Diego, CA

There are 4 different types of trenchless repair which Epoxy Pipe Lining San Diego offers:

• CIPP Inversion
• CIPP Pull In Place
• Spray/Brush epoxy pipe lining
• Pipe bursting.

Average cost of trenchless sewer repair near San Diego, Los Angeles and other locations in California State county:

• Epoxy lining $145-$210 per foot
• Pipe bursting $120-$165 per linear foot.

Home sewer repair using trenchless technology averages $10,000-$30,000.

There are currently two types of sewer epoxy pipe lining:

• CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe), which includes two methods: CIPP pull-in-place and CIPP inversion
• Spray/brush coating

The average life expectancy of epoxy pipe lining is 30 to 50 years. In comparison, pipe bursting can last over 100 years.

Trenchless sewer repair can cost about the same as jackhammer digging and replacement. However, it eliminates the need for costly repairs to your home, such as replacing floors, driveways, and bathroom remodeling, saving you thousands of dollars. For example, an epoxy lining from the treatment plant to the city sewer main under the road typically costs between $5,000 and $15,000, while trenching for line replacement starts at $40,000.

Yes, sewer epoxy pipe lining is 100% safe and can extend the life expectancy of your home’s sewer system by over 50 years.

For residential properties, trenchless sewer repair can be done using pipe bursting or epoxy lining for pipes such as 2-inch kitchen, laundry sink, or shower drains, as well as 3-inch and 4-inch sewer main lines.

We prefer pipe bursting because it replaces your old pipes with new plastic sewer pipes, which have a life expectancy of 100+ years. In contrast, epoxy lining involves relining your existing sewer pipes, extending their life by up to 50+ years.

If your house was built before 1970, it likely has a cast iron sewer system, which may need to be replaced or relined with epoxy.

The trenchless sewer repair process typically takes between 1 to 5 days, depending on the number of pipes that need to be fixed.

Like any technology, trenchless methods have limitations. However, they eliminate the risk of life-threatening issues, such as leaking cast iron pipes and sewer water under the house.