Will trenchless sewer replacement save my driveway and landscaping?
Yes. The primary advantage of trenchless technology is preserving high-value surface improvements. Instead of digging a 6-foot deep trench across your pristine lawn, brick driveway, concrete sidewalk, or mature landscaping, we work through small access pits or existing cleanouts, saving thousands of dollars in restoration costs.
What is a Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) ordinance?
In California, property owners own and are legally responsible for the sewer lateral pipe from their building up to the municipal connection in the middle of the street. Cities across San Mateo County have enacted ordinances requiring testing and certification of sewer laterals prior to home sales or when building permits exceed specific thresholds. We guide property owners through this entire certification process.
How do I choose between epoxy relining and pipe bursting?
Epoxy lining is ideal when the existing pipe is structurally intact but has root intrusion, joint leaks, or hairline fractures. If the pipe has experienced a complete collapse, severe back-pitch (belly), or needs to be upsized from 3-inch to 4-inch or 6-inch pipe to accommodate an ADU, pipe bursting is the recommended engineered solution.
How long does a trenchless sewer replacement last?
Both epoxy relined pipes and butt-fused HDPE pipes have a minimum laboratory life expectancy exceeding 50 to 100 years. Because these pipes are seamless and joint-free, tree roots cannot penetrate, and they are completely immune to rust, calcification, and corrosion.
