Trenchless Sewer Replacement in Orange County, CA
When your sewer is failing, you don’t always need to tear up the yard or break concrete. White Glove Plumbing & Restoration provides trenchless sewer replacement (pipe bursting/lining)—we camera-locate the problem, choose the best no-dig method, renew the pipe with HDPE pull-through or CIPP lining, and verify function with post-install inspection and documentation.
✓ Licensed diagnostics: Camera inspection, electronic locating, and depth/route mapping.
✓ Trenchless methods: Pipe bursting (new HDPE service) or CIPP lining (structural sleeve), site- and code-driven.
✓ Minimal disruption: Small access pits, utility locates, and surface protection.
✓ Clean finish: Post-install camera, smooth tie-ins, and written summary.
✓ Licensed diagnostics
✓ Trenchless methods
✓ Minimal disruption
✓ Clean finish
What Is Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Pipe Bursting / Lining)?
A renewal service that replaces or rehabilitates sewer piping with minimal excavation. We create small access pits, then either pull a new HDPE pipe while bursting the old one (maintaining proper slope) or install a CIPP (cured-in-place) liner that cures into a structural sleeve inside the host pipe. We reconnect laterals, verify with a post-repair camera, and provide documentation.
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing
Compliance & safety first: Technicians trained in confined-space awareness, utility-locate coordination, and code-compliant sewer work.
Defensible documentation: Before/after camera video, depth/route notes, and materials by footage.
Best-fit engineering: We match pipe bursting vs. lining to your pipe material, defects, and layout.
One accountable team: We can clear the line, replace it trenchlessly, and sanitize impacted areas if backups occurred.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Limit water use—pause laundry/dishwashers to prevent backups.
Avoid chemical drain cleaners—they can damage pipe and PPE.
Locate accessible cleanouts and keep the path clear.
Note surface clues (sinkholes, soggy areas, settling) near the route.
Call our 24/7 dispatcher—we’ll inspect, clear if needed, and design a trenchless plan.
Common Situations We Handle
Root intrusion, cracks, and offsets in clay/cast/Orangeburg lines
Aging, leaking services under driveways, patios, or mature landscaping
Frequent backups and slow drains at the same distances on camera
Infiltration/exfiltration causing odors, pests, or soil loss
Capacity/upsizing during remodels or ADU additions
Secure & Survey
Confirm no active overflow; protect area; perform camera inspection and electronic locating to map route, depth, and defects.
Engineer & Permit
Determine bursting vs. lining feasibility; mark utilities (811); plan access pits; pull permits and schedule inspections.
Prep & Cleaning
Clear the line with jetting/cutters; address obstacles; set access pits; stage bypass pumping if needed.
Install Trenchless Solution
Pipe Bursting: Pull new CTS-rated HDPE while fracturing the old pipe; maintain slope; install new cleanouts/tie-ins.
CIPP Lining: Insert, invert, and cure structural liner; reinstate laterals with robotic cutters as required.
Post-Install Verification
Run camera verification to confirm smooth bore, joints, and reinstated connections; perform flow tests.
Close-Out & Restoration
Backfill/compact access pits; basic surface restoration; deliver before/after video, route/depth notes, and maintenance guidance.
What’s Included
Camera inspection & route/depth locating
Method selection (pipe bursting or CIPP lining) with permits/utility coordination
Line prep (jetting/cutting) and access pits as needed
New pipe/liner installation with code-compliant tie-ins and cleanouts
Post-install camera verification and functional flow test
Documentation packet (video links as appropriate, photos, materials by footage, summary)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: Many single-run replacements finish in 1 day; multi-lateral or deep runs may be phased.
Cost drivers: Length/depth, utilities/conflicts, surface restoration (concrete/landscape), bursting vs. lining, and after-hours windows.
Clear estimate: Line items for diagnostics, method, materials, restoration, and reporting—no surprises.
Insurance & Compliance Support
Records your stakeholders expect: Before/after camera video, materials, permits/inspection results, and route/depth notes.
Policy alignment: We follow SOPs, provide COIs, and can separate diagnostics vs. replacement vs. restoration on invoices.
Public health: Disinfection available if backups impacted occupied areas.
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Sewage backups with property damage and health hazards
Soil erosion/sinkholes and structural undermining
Odors/pests from infiltration/exfiltration
Growing repair scope as defects widen or joints fail
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
PPE & safety: Eye/face protection, nitrile gloves; trench and confined-space safety; utility-locate compliance.
Diagnostics: Sewer camera, electronic locator, jetter/auger, root cutters as indicated.
Materials: CTS-rated HDPE for bursting, CIPP liners (resin/host-compatible), shielded no-hub couplings, code-rated cleanouts.
Installation: Proper slope, bedding/compaction, lateral reinstatement, and compliant transitions.
Verification: Post-install camera with recorded measurements and flow tests.
Site care: Surface protection, tidy access pits, finish-aware restoration options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bursting or lining—how do you choose?
We evaluate pipe condition, defect types, depth, access, and code. Collapses/bellies often favor bursting or sectional digs; intact but cracked pipes may suit lining.
Will trenchless work under my driveway or trees?
Often yes—access pits at ends let us pass under hardscape/landscape with minimal disturbance.
How long do these solutions last?
Quality HDPE services and CIPP liners are designed for long service life when installed to spec and code.
Can you reconnect all branch lines?
Yes—lateral reinstatement is part of lining; bursting includes new tie-ins/cleanouts as needed.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes—we pull permits, coordinate inspections, and provide full documentation.
Will I see before/after video?
Absolutely—camera footage is included in your documentation packet.
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Address: 1430 E Borchard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (949) 209-5206
Email: office@whitegloveplumbingca.com
White Glove Plumbing is locally based in Santa Ana and serves residential and commercial clients across Orange County with 24/7 emergency plumbing and water-damage restoration.
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