Can You Use Trenchless Pipe Lining Methods For Pipe Installations?

Using trenchless sewer repair in Scranton, PA has made sewer repairs faster and with minimal disruption. The concept of pipe lining in a way also applies to installing new pipes using trenchless methods. The main difference is, the trenchless action includes creating a trenchless path for the new pipe.

Main Trenchless Pipe Installation Methods

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) or directional boring, involves drilling a horizontal path from a starting point to an endpoint. Once complete, they pull a new pipe in place through the hole, following the path created. HDD allows for precise pipe placement over long distances with minimal surface disturbance. 

There’s also pipe ramming which uses pneumatic tools to drive a casing pipe through the ground. They insert the new pipe into the created casing. It’s suitable for installing pipes under hard surfaces and can handle larger-diameter pipes.

The auger method involves a rotating auger inside a steel casing to cut through the soil. The auger removes soil as it progresses, making room for the new pipe installation.

Microtunneling is a remote-controlled process using a small tunnel-boring machine (TBM) to create a path for the pipe. This method uses lasers as a guide for accurate placement, even over long distances.

Installing New Pipes For Replacement

When an existing pipe is deteriorating or damaged, trenchless pipe replacement is the best solution. The procedure saves time and effort by working in place and not needing excavation and restoration.

Trenchless pipe lining, or cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, is an effective method for reinforcing damaged pipes. A flexible liner coated with resin goes into the damaged pipe and then hardens, creating a seamless inner lining.

This approach is ideal for upgrading aging sewer lines without disturbing surrounding areas like yards, sidewalks, or driveways. For new installations where no prior piping exists, directional boring is a practical solution. Trenchless replacement needs an existing pipe as a guide.

You can use different trenchless method variations for installing new or new replacement pipes. Call American Rooter, the top local plumbing and trenchless specialists. We will help you achieve your goals with professional expertise.