What is Trenchless Plumbing? Why DFW Residents Love It

Trenchless plumbing technology offers homeowners a faster, less intrusive and more cost-effective approach to plumbing repairs. These no dig plumbing services provide sewer line and water line repairs without excavation — that means shorter project timelines and less disruption to your home and property.

The trenchless pipe repair market is expected to grow to $6 billion by 2030 — making it the most popular, trustworthy form of underground plumbing repair. 

Are you a Dallas-Fort Worth resident who values affordable, fast plumbing repairs with no yard damage and little environmental impact? Our local trenchless plumbing experts complete most no dig water line and sewer repair jobs in one day, saving you thousands on labor costs.

• Trenchless plumbing offers no dig repair or replacement of underground pipes. No holes in your yard, less invasive procedures, and advanced technology.
• Trenchless pipe repair has 4 key benefits: less disruptive repairs, faster turnaround time, lower labor costs, and more environmentally friendly workmanship.
• There are 3 primary types of no dig pipe repair. We think trenchless pipe bursting is best for DFW homeowners due to its versatility, low cost and short project timeline.

Waiting on hold stinks. Our expert DFW plumbers are ready to talk to you and schedule an assessment right now — get in touch with Mother Modern Plumbing!

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What Is Trenchless Plumbing?

Trenchless plumbing refers to several modern methods of underground pipe repairs that require little to no excavation. 

Trenchless technology allows expert plumbers to access, fix and replace damaged underground pipes without tearing up your yard or property. Avoiding excavation doesn’t just save your yard — it saves time and money over traditional open trench repairs.

Most trenchless plumbing repairs apply to 2 large underground pipe systems on your residential property:

• Sewer line: The main line that carries sewage and wastewater away from your home. 
• Water line: The pipe that carries new, fresh water into your home from the city water supply and/or your well.

Older, traditional plumbing repair methods required large trenches — these excavations add up to 14 hours of labor costs and 2-3 days to your project scope. DFW plumbing companies that use trenchless sewer repair and water line repair methods avoid all that costly excavation.

4 Key Benefits of Trenchless Plumbing

Call Mother for Dallas-Fort Worth trenchless plumbing repairs.

Trenchless plumbing offers 4 key benefits to Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners:

• Less disruptive work
• Shorter project timeline/faster turnaround
• Lower overall costs
• Less environmental impact

Trenchless plumbing avoids extensive excavation

Traditional plumbing repairs require an open trench along the entire span of your damaged pipe. Trenchless pipe repairs are completed without all that costly and invasive digging. 

For example, trenchless pipe bursting only requires two small holes — one at the start of your damaged pipe section, and one at the end. These holes are easily dug up and refilled without causing property damage.

Trenchless pipe repair saves time

The average trenchless project is completed in one appointment, on one day. (The only exception is cured-in-place pipe lining — CIPP requires one extra day for curing.)

By contrast, traditional underground plumbing repair and excavation takes 2-4 days to complete.

Shorter project timelines = you save money

The average DFW resident saves 14 hours of labor costs by choosing trenchless pipe repair over traditional excavation.

Keep in mind that excavation requires you to repair and rehabilitate any landscaping, grass or sod that was destroyed in the digging process. These costly landscape restoration projects add thousands onto your overall plumbing repair bill.

Trenchless technology is more eco-friendly

Less disruption to your property’s soil, lawn and landscaping is better for the environment. The natural ecosystem of your yard remains intact throughout the pipe repair or pipe replacement.

This is especially important in Dallas-Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Our expansive clay soil is more likely to shift, crack and settle than other soil types. The less you disturb that soil during plumbing repairs, the better!

The expert plumbers at Mother Modern Plumbing live and work in the DFW Metroplex. We understand how to work without disrupting your clay soil, your landscaping, and your beautiful backyard space.

The 3 Types of Trenchless Repair Methods

There are 3 primary types of trenchless pipe replacement for sewer lines and water lines: pipe bursting, pipe relining and slip lining.

Each trenchless method has unique pros and cons based on its unique approach to no dig pipe repair. 

Our local Dallas plumbers prefer pipe bursting for its minimal invasiveness, quick project turnaround, and ability to adapt to pipes of any size.

What is trenchless pipe bursting?

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!

Read about how trenchless pipe bursting saved a Park Glen homeowner over $2,000 in underground plumbing repair costs!

What is pipe relining?

Pipe relining involves inserting a flexible liner into your damaged pipe section. This resin-coated liner is inflated, exposed to heat and cured into place within your old pipe. Any excess liner is trimmed and removed.

Most pipe relining projects are cured-in-place piping (CIPP). CIPP lining is great for smaller pipes, but is less effective for large pipes and extensive damage. Allow an extra day for curing to take place vs. other trenchless repair options.

What is slip lining?

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, or for large sewer line replacement.

Fast, Affordable DFW Trenchless Plumbing

Not only does Mother Modern Plumbing save homeowners thousands with advanced trenchless underground pipe repairs, we complete most projects in under a day.

We back up our work with the best trenchless pipe repair warranty in Dallas-Fort Worth — a 6 year manufacturer warranty on parts plus a dedicated warranty for labor and workmanship.

All that, plus state-of-the-art PVC and PEX pipe materials that last 50+ years from date of installation.

No trenches, no wasted time, and a lower bill — talk to us now about trenchless repairs!

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