Trenchless Pipe Repair & Pipe Bursting

Indianapolis Trenchless Pipe Repair & Pipe Bursting

When a sewer or water line fails, the consequences can escalate quickly into persistent backups, foul odors, soggy lawns, foundation concerns, and potential property damage. Traditionally, repairing underground lines meant extensive excavation that tore through driveways, landscaping, sidewalks, and even interior flooring. For many Indianapolis homeowners and commercial property managers, that level of disruption is not acceptable.

317 Plumber provides a modern alternative when your sewer or water lines are beyond repair and full trench excavation is unnecessary. Trenchless pipe repair and pipe bursting offer a highly efficient, minimally invasive solution. These advanced methods allow our team to replace underground pipes without destroying your yard, landscaping, or hardscaping. You receive a new, durable pipeline with far less downtime and property impact.

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Trenchless Pipe Repair

Often referred to as "pipe lining,” this is the ultimate “no-dig” rehabilitation method. Instead of replacing the old pipe, we build a brand-new, structurally sound pipe right inside it.

How it works: We insert a flexible, epoxy-saturated felt tube into the damaged sewer line. Once in place, a specialized internal "bladder" is inflated, pressing the resin against the host pipe's walls. After a curing process (using heat or UV light), the resin hardens into a seamless, jointless, and root-proof pipe.
Best for: Pipes that have cracks, holes, or heavy root intrusion but still have their original shape.
Benefits: It creates a "pipe-within-a-pipe" that is as strong as PVC but without any joints where roots could re-enter.

Trenchless Pipe Replacement - Pipe Bursting

If your sewer line has suffered a total structural failure, meaning it has collapsed, "bellied," or is severely corroded, lining is no longer an option. In these cases, we use pipe bursting to pull an entirely new line through the old one.

How it works: We use a high-powered hydraulic system to pull a steel, cone-shaped "bursting head" through your existing pipe. As the head moves, it physically shatters the old clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg pipe, pushing the fragments into the surrounding soil. Attached to the back of the bursting head is a brand-new, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe that is pulled into place instantly.
Best for: Fully collapsed lines, pipes with severe offsets, or situations where you want to "upsize" the pipe diameter to handle more volume.
Benefits: You get a 100% new, seamless pipe that is resistant to chemicals, shifts in the earth, and root penetration for up to 100 years.

The result is a brand-new underground pipeline engineered for durability, flexibility, and long-term performance.

When to Consider Pipe Bursting

Trenchless repair is an ideal solution in several situations, including:

Collapsed, cracked, or root-invaded sewer lines
Pipes deteriorated due to age or corrosion
Lines running beneath concrete slabs, driveways, trees, or established landscaping
Repeated sewer backups or unexplained leaks
Properties where excavation would be disruptive to business operations

If you are experiencing ongoing drainage issues despite repeated cleaning, it may indicate structural pipe failure rather than a simple blockage. In those cases, trenchless replacement provides a permanent solution.

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Which Method Is Right for You?

At 317 Plumber, we don’t guess; we use our high-definition camera inspections to determine which technology will provide the most permanent solution for your specific property.

Trenchless Pipe Lining

Primary goal: To repair and rehabilitate the existing pipe from the inside out.
Materials: Uses an epoxy-saturated felt liner that cures into a "pipe-within-a-pipe."
Access: Usually requires only a single, small access point.
Best condition: Ideal if the "host" pipe is still structurally intact but has cracks, leaks, or root gaps.
Internal diameter: Slightly reduces the interior diameter, though the smooth resin often improves flow rate.

Trenchless Pipe Bursting

Primary goal: To provide a 100% complete replacement of the old line.
Materials: Pulls a brand-new, seamless HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pipe into place.
Access: Typically requires two small entry and exit points at either end of the line.
Best condition: The only trenchless option for pipes that have completely collapsed, suffered severe "bellies," or are beyond repair.
Internal diameter: Can maintain your current pipe size or even "upsize" the line to increase your home's drainage capacity.

Why Indianapolis Customers Rely on 317 Plumber

Trenchless technology requires specialized training and expensive machinery that many "standard" plumbers don't have. Our experts are certified in both pipe repair and bursting techniques. We never have to "force" a repair method that isn't right for your specific ground conditions.

Whether you are in a historic Meridian-Kessler home with fragile clay pipes or a modern commercial facility in Fishers, we have the tech to fix it without the mess. Our team has the tools, experience, and technology necessary to complete pipe bursting and trenchless repairs accurately and efficiently.

We combine modern equipment with transparent communication and professional workmanship. You can rely on our company because we provide long-term solutions, not temporary fixes, while protecting your property and investment.

When underground lines fail, you need more than a repair. You need a strategic, minimally disruptive replacement. 317 Plumber delivers precisely that in Greater Indianapolis.

Reach us online or at (317) 548-0044 for help with trenchless pipe repair and pipe bursting in Indianapolis today.

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