Trenchless Pipe Repair
Trenchless Pipe Repair | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Athens
When Athens businesses are sidelined by broken or corroded lines, HEP’s trenchless pipe repair brings relief without the jackhammers, dust, or downtime that traditional excavation demands. Our specialists thread state-of-the-art liners through existing pipes, sealing cracks and restoring full flow from the inside out—usually in a single day. That means hotels stay booked, kitchens keep cooking, and offices remain open while we work beneath the surface.
This advanced approach is backed by decades of commercial plumbing expertise, 24/7 emergency response, and transparent, up-front pricing. Whether you manage a historic storefront downtown or a sprawling industrial campus on the edge of Clarke County, you can count on HEP to protect your property, schedule, and bottom line with minimal disruption and a repair that lasts. Let us show you how quiet, clean, and cost-effective trenchless can be.
FAQs
What is trenchless pipe repair and how does it work?
Trenchless pipe repair is a no-dig technology that rehabilitates damaged sewer or water lines without the need to excavate a long, open trench. For most commercial projects in Athens we use Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining or pipe bursting. With CIPP, we insert a flexible liner saturated with epoxy resin into the existing line, inflate it against the host pipe, and cure it with hot water, steam, or UV light to create a seamless, joint-free pipe inside the original. For severely collapsed lines we apply pipe bursting, pulling a new HDPE pipe through the old one while breaking the host pipe outward. Both methods require only small entry and exit pits, preserve landscaping and paved surfaces, and typically restore full flow capacity within a single day.
Which types of commercial properties in Athens are suitable candidates for trenchless pipe repair?
Almost any commercial building that has accessible clean-outs or manholes can benefit. We regularly service restaurants and cafés in downtown Athens, apartment complexes near the University of Georgia, office parks off Atlanta Highway, medical facilities, hotels, retail centers, and light-industrial plants. If your property has cast-iron, clay, PVC, or concrete pipes from 2" to 36" in diameter—even under parking lots or slab foundations—trenchless methods can usually rehabilitate them without disrupting business operations or damaging hardscaping.
How long does a trenchless repair take compared with traditional dig-and-replace plumbing?
A conventional excavation often involves saw-cutting concrete, digging several feet of soil, replacing pipe sections, backfilling, and repaving—steps that can extend over several days or even weeks, especially when weather or traffic control is involved. In contrast, most trenchless jobs for an 80- to 150-foot pipe run can be completed in 6–10 hours once the site is prepared, allowing your business to have full service restored the same or next day. This speed minimizes downtime, protects revenue, and reduces the need for costly after-hours emergency work.
Is trenchless pipe repair cost-effective for my business compared to excavation?
While the per-foot price of CIPP lining can be similar to, or slightly higher than, traditional pipe replacement, the overall project cost is usually lower. You avoid expenses for extensive site demolition and restoration (landscaping, asphalt, concrete, flooring), reduce labor hours, and limit lost income that would have resulted from shutting down operations for multiple days. Many Athens businesses find that trenchless repair saves 20–40 % over traditional methods when all direct and indirect costs are counted.
Will trenchless repair disrupt my day-to-day operations or water service?
Disruption is minimal. We can stage equipment outside normal business hours, keep noise and dust to a minimum, and section off only small work areas. Water or sewer service typically needs to be offline for 2–4 hours during liner curing or pipe bursting, and we coordinate that window with your management team to avoid peak usage times. Because we do not excavate long trenches, parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping, and interior flooring remain intact—so customers, tenants, and employees can usually keep using the property safely while we work.
How durable is a lined pipe and what warranty do you provide?
A properly installed CIPP liner has a design life of 50+ years and meets or exceeds ASTM F1216 standards for structural and chemical resistance. The seamless new pipe resists root intrusion, corrosion, and joint separation and restores the original flow capacity. We provide a 10-year transferable workmanship warranty on all commercial trenchless installations in Athens, backed by manufacturer resin and liner warranties, giving you long-term peace of mind.