These machines can drastically reduce digging in many situations. The process starts by digging a hole at both ends of the pipe to be replaced. The holes are used to locate other utilities and will be used to finish the pipe connections. The piercing tool is now aligned in place at the bottom of the hole and carefully aimed at the destination. The work may take several hours depending soil, but will even work though hard clay and rock. Finally, the proper sized pipe is inserted and connected to complete the installation.
Pipes up to 8 inches can be installed using our current equipment. Distances of 100 feet or more are possible to bypass roads, driveways, buildings, utilities, and other expensive obstructions. This method is widely accepted and approved by most state and local government agencies and utility companies.
-Back to Top-Pipe bursting is commonly needed when existing underground sewer pipes are undersized. It is also a good solution when old pipes have repeated trouble with roots or leaking causing a failed dye test. Like the piercing, pipe bursting requires digging only at each end of the pipe to be replaced. Once the holes are completed, a cable is pulled through the existing pipe and connected to the bursting machine. The new pipe can be the same size or larger and is pulled into place during the bursting process.
Pipe busting is a great solution for many of the problems our customers have with terracotta sewers. Bursting technology was developed for municipal and commercial applications where standard digging would cost millions in road repairs and utility relocations. Bursting is widely used and accepted by nearly all state and local sewer authorities. The cost of bursting has dropped so drastically that many homeowners are now considering it as an alternative to digging.
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