Trenchless Water Line Replacement: Fort Worth Guide

Trenchless pipe repair is the hottest plumbing-related Google search in Dallas-Fort Worth, and for good reason! Trenchless water line replacement offers faster turnaround, reduced labor costs, and far less invasive solutions than open trench repairs.

Our expert plumbers offer industry-leading trenchless pipe bursting — a pipe replacement service that replaces your old pipe safely and efficiently with little to no digging involved. The result is a safe, clean drinking water supply, delivered through pipe materials we've tested in-house for quality.

Here's what you need to know to make a decision about trenchless water line replacement in Dallas-Fort Worth:

• Trenchless water line replacement is fast and minimally invasive. The average trenchless project saves 1-4 days over an equivalent open trench job.
• Hire a DFW plumber with direct experience. Ask for no dig leak location and camera inspection of your existing line, and swift removal of your damaged pipe.
• Trenchless pipe bursting is your best option. A new pipe is pulled through your old pipe, ensuring minimal property damage and precise location of your new water line.
• Trenchless pipe replacement saves you money. The average trenchless repair saves homeowners 10-15 hours in labor costs over projects that require excavation.

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What Is Trenchless Water Line Replacement?

Trenchless water line replacement is a minimally invasive method of repairing or replacing a damaged underground pipe in your yard. 

The existing pipe is repaired or removed with as little digging and excavation as possible, using trenchless technology like pipe bursting or cured in place piping (CIPP).

The new pipe is laid in place of the old pipe and connected to the public water supply and your home. This new water line is typically made of PVC or PEX materials (or copper at the homeowner's request).

Trenchless water line repair is perfect for DFW homes

The DFW Metroplex is the ideal place for homeowners to consider trenchless plumbing projects. There are 2 region-specific environmental conditions that make no dig pipe repairs superior to trench repairs in Dallas and Tarrant County:

1. Expansive clay soil. Our soil has an extremely high clay content. Clay-based soil greatly expands and contracts when exposed to water. Because of this, our area experiences more ground shifting and erosion than other parts of the country. The more we leave your soil undisturbed during plumbing repairs, the better!
2. Hard minerals. Texas ranks #6 in hard water in America — our soil and water supply are full of calcium carbonate and lime. You already have enough hard minerals in the public water supply. There's no reason to add more by disrupting the soil around your water line.

Who do I call for Dallas-Fort Worth trenchless pipe replacement?

Trenchless water line replacement requires an expert DFW plumbing company with direct experience with trenchless methods that require minimal digging.

Hire a plumber who offers all 5 of these trenchless water line services:

1. No dig leak location and existing pipe analysis. Our plumbing professionals offer trenchless technology to inspect your existing pipes. This includes in-pipe camera inspection, infrared thermal imaging of underground pipes, acoustic leak detection and hydrostatic testing of your existing water line.
2. Experience with Dallas-Fort Worth soil conditions. We specialize in minimally invasive trenchless methods that care for the expansive clay soil in the DFW area. It's vital to leave as much of your soil undisturbed as possible when locating leaks and repairing pipes.
3. Trenchless pipe bursting. We find pipe bursting to be the most effective trenchless pipe repair and replacement option for Dallas and Tarrant County homeowners. We'll cover this approach in greater detail in the next section.
4. Removal of damaged pipe. What good is pipe replacement if the old pipe doesn't disappear? We safely remove all damaged pipe materials from the project.
5. The best new pipe materials. We only use industry-leading PVC, PEX and copper piping for trenchless replacement projects. Your new water line should last 50 years or more with a proper inspection and maintenance schedule.

We're happy to answer all your trenchless pipe replacement questions! Talk to us!

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3 Types of Trenchless Pipe Repairs

Most plumbing companies utilize 3 primary types of trenchless solutions for water line repair and replacement:

1. Trenchless pipe bursting (most popular in DFW): A new pipe is pulled through your existing pipe using a cone-shaped head pulled by hydraulics. This hydraulic cone bursts your old pipe as it simultaneously lays the new pipe in its place. The new pipe is then welded above ground. Fast, effective and virtually no digging!
2. Slip lining: The oldest of all trenchless solutions. A small carrier pipe is inserted in your existing water line. This pipe is slipped through and grouted into place within the old pipe. While it's extremely fast and minimally invasive, you are left with reduced water flow capacity. Slip lining is not recommended for water lines with extensive damage.
3. Trenchless pipe lining: This usually refers to cured-in-place piping (CIPP). A flexible liner is inserted in your existing pipe. This pipe lining is inflated, exposed to heat and cured into place within your old pipe. Any excess liner is trimmed and removed. CIPP isn't great in very small or large diameter pipes, and homeowners should allow a full extra day for curing.

Our expert plumbers prefer no dig pipe bursting

We interviewed our plumbing team, and they expressed an overwhelming preference for pipe bursting as their trenchless method of choice.

Pipe bursting is a universal solution for multiple projects. It's an ideal fix for water line replacement, trenchless sewer repair and trenchless sewer line replacement. The cross-functionality of pipe bursting means we use the method more, and our plumbers gain expert-level experience with the technology.

There's also virtually no disruption to your property with pipe bursting. It only requires two small holes that serve as entry and exit points for the bursting head and your new pipe. Most pipe bursting projects are completed in one appointment on one day.

5 Huge Benefits of No Dig Water Line Replacement

No dig water line replacement provides 5 direct benefits to your home and household:

1. Non-invasive pipe repairs.
2. Higher quality water.
3. Faster turnaround time.
4. Less expensive plumbing repairs.
5. Excellent lifespan.

Trenchless repairs protect your property, yard and landscape

Your trenchless solution requires little to no digging and minimal excavation. Your water line issue is resolved without extensive damage to your yard, landscaping or driveway.

The less digging you do to expansive clay soil in Texas, the better. Soil disruption can lead to new pockets forming in clay soil — over time, these can lead to cracks or slab leaks, or additional pressure placed on your main water line by surrounding soil.

Improve your water quality without expensive trenching

Trenchless projects introduce a fresh new water line to your plumbing system. This pipe is free of corrosion, leaks, scaling and buildup, and no new soil is introduced to the line.

The result: cleaner tap water with less hard minerals and less potential exposure to lead.

No digging = faster repairs and project completion

Trenchless pipe repair takes 1-4 days less than traditional plumbing repairs to complete. This is due to the lack of excavation, minimally-invasive access to pipes, and less physical labor.

Here's how long you should expect some of the most frequent trenchless water line repair and replacement projects to take:

• Trenchless pipe bursting: 1-2 days
• Slip lining: 1-2 days
• Trenchless pipe lining (CIPP): 1 day (add 1 day for curing time)

Trenchless pipe repairs are cheaper than open trenching

Trenchless water line repairs are almost always cheaper than pipe repairs that require open trenching and excavation.

Trenchless solutions allow homeowners to avoid 4 costly parts of open trench repair work:

1. Excavation
2. Damage to existing hardscaping and driveway areas
3. Replacement of damaged yard space
4. Replacement of damaged landscaping

When you eliminate excavation from your water line replacement, you’ll also save money on labor costs. Less excavation means less strenuous labor, and a shorter turnaround time. The average trenchless repair project saves DFW residents 10-15 hours of labor expenses over an open trench pipe replacement.

How long does trenchless pipe replacement last?

Expect your new water line to last 50+ years with proper maintenance and inspection.

Our expert plumbers prefer PVC and PEX pipe materials, and will install copper piping at the homeowner’s request. We rigorously test all pipe materials in-house before using them in your home plumbing system.

The Best Trenchless Plumbing Repair Warranty in DFW

Back up your cost-effective, long-lasting new pipes with the best trenchless pipe repair warranty in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

We offer an unmatched 6-year comprehensive warranty on water line breaks and repair. 

This “bumper to bumper” warranty covers parts and labor.

All water line warranty costs are built into our service quotes.

Conclusion

We think trenchless water line repair is the best solution for DFW residents with leaks, tree root intrusions or extensive damage to their home's water supply line. Pipe bursting offers the best turnaround time, success rate and ability to reduce labor costs of any trenchless solution.

Expert trenchless repairs begin with a non-invasive inspection of your existing water line. Ask us about acoustic leak detection, hydrostatic testing, infrared thermal imaging and in-pipe camera inspections. 

Then, demand the best pipe materials for a long-lasting new water line. Back that up with our 6-year comprehensive warranty on parts and installation labor to get the best coverage in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Save time, save money and save your water — go trenchless!

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