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Trenchless Sewer Repair in Murrieta: Pipe Relining vs Pipe Bursting

By the Murrieta Leak Pros team ·

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A cracked or root-filled sewer line used to mean a trench across the lawn, the driveway or the patio. Trenchless repair replaces or lines the old pipe through small access holes instead. This guide explains how pipe relining and pipe bursting work, when they make sense in Murrieta homes, and what they cost. Call (951) 299-3473 any time.

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What is trenchless sewer repair?

Trenchless sewer repair fixes a damaged sewer line without digging a trench along its full length. Crews work through a cleanout or one or two small pits. The two main methods are pipe relining, which cures a new pipe inside the old one, and pipe bursting, which pulls a new pipe through while breaking the old one apart. Both usually take one or two days.

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Graphic showing the 5 steps of trenchless sewer repair, from camera inspection to final check
Graphic showing the 5 steps of trenchless sewer repair, from camera inspection to final check

How does pipe relining work?

  1. Camera inspection. A camera maps cracks, roots, offsets and the pipe size.
  2. Cleaning. The line is cleared of roots and scale, often with hydro jetting.
  3. Liner install. A felt or fiberglass tube soaked in resin is pulled or blown into the pipe.
  4. Curing. Hot water, steam or UV light hardens the resin into a new, jointless pipe.
  5. Final camera check. Branch lines are reopened and the new pipe is checked on video.

Relining works best when the old pipe still holds its shape. It seals cracks and root gaps and keeps roots out for decades.

How does pipe bursting work?

Pipe bursting replaces the old line entirely. A cone-shaped head is pulled through the old pipe from one pit to another. It breaks the old pipe outward and pulls a new HDPE pipe in behind it. Bursting fits lines that are collapsed, badly offset or too damaged to line, and it can sometimes upsize the pipe.

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Which method fits a Murrieta home?

  • Older homes in Historic Murrieta may have clay or cast iron lines with root entry at the joints. Relining is often a good fit.
  • 1980s to 2000s tracts in Murrieta Hot Springs and Copper Canyon usually have ABS plastic. Cracks or a belly from settling are more common than roots.
  • Lines under hardscape such as driveways, pavers and pools are where trenchless saves the most.
  • Collapsed or sagging pipe may need bursting or a short dig-and-replace instead of a liner.

Earthquake shaking can also shift joints. Our guide on how to check your sewer line after an earthquake lists what to watch for.

How much does trenchless sewer repair cost in Murrieta?

Trenchless sewer repair in Murrieta usually costs about $3,500 to $12,000, depending on length, depth, pipe size and condition. A short dig-and-replace section often runs $1,500 to $5,000 when the break is in an easy spot. A sewer camera inspection costs about $150 to $450, and adding locating and marking runs $250 to $600.

The camera video decides which repair is right. Our trenchless slab leak repair page also covers water lines under the slab, which use different methods.

What are the signs your sewer line needs repair?

  • More than one drain backs up or gurgles, especially the lowest one.
  • A sewer smell inside or in the yard. See our sewer smell in the house guide.
  • A soggy or extra-green strip of lawn over the line.
  • Roots keep coming back months after cleaning.

Want to know how we find the problem? Read our leak locating guide or our guide to what a sewer camera shows.

Frequently asked questions

Is trenchless sewer repair worth it?

It often is when the line runs under a driveway, patio, pool deck or mature trees. Less digging means less to rebuild, and a liner or new HDPE pipe can last 50 years or more.

How long does trenchless sewer repair take?

Most home jobs take one or two days, including the camera inspection, cleaning, install and final check.

Can every sewer line be relined?

No. Relining needs a pipe that still holds its shape. Collapsed, badly offset or sagging pipe may need pipe bursting or a short dig-and-replace.

How much does trenchless sewer repair cost in Murrieta?

Usually about $3,500 to $12,000, based on length, depth and pipe condition. A camera inspection at $150 to $450 comes first.

Prices are approximate estimates for planning. Your final price depends on your property and is confirmed before work begins.

Where can I get help with this in Murrieta?

Murrieta Leak Pros offers Sewer & Drain Leak Detection, Leak Repair & Trenchless Pipe Repair. We serve every Murrieta neighborhood:

We also serve Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Winchester, French Valley, Canyon Lake, Hemet and Sun City. See all service areas →

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