Trenchless Sewer Repairs
Trenchless Sewer Repairs | Plumbing | Hillsboro
Forget the backhoes and week-long yard repairs—HEP brings the future of sewer service to Hillsboro today. Our trenchless methods slide a new, seamless liner through your existing pipe, sealing cracks and roots from the inside out while your lawn, driveway, and favorite rosebush stay perfectly intact. It’s fast, eco-friendly, and backed by technicians who know Hillsboro’s unique soil composition and plumbing codes like the back of their wrench.
From the first camera inspection to the final flow test, you’ll see exactly what we see and understand every option before work begins. That transparency, paired with industry-leading warranties, means you can schedule a repair with total confidence—often completed in a single day. Skip the mess, save your landscape, and keep life moving; call HEP and experience trenchless sewer repair done right.
FAQs
What is trenchless sewer repair and how does it work?
Trenchless sewer repair is a modern method of restoring damaged underground sewer lines without digging a long, open trench through your yard, driveway, or street. After an initial video inspection that pinpoints the problem, our Hillsboro technicians create one or two small access pits at the ends of the affected pipe section. We then use either pipe bursting—where a bursting head fractures the old pipe while simultaneously pulling in a new HDPE pipe—or cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, which involves inserting a resin-saturated liner that inflates, cures, and forms a seamless new pipe inside the old one. Both processes meet Oregon plumbing code, restore full flow capacity, and typically last 50 years or more.
What are the benefits of choosing trenchless sewer repair over traditional excavation in Hillsboro?
• Minimal disruption: Only small entry pits are needed, so your landscaping, trees, patios, and sidewalks stay intact. • Faster completion: Most trenchless jobs are finished in a single day, compared with several days of open-cut excavation. • Lower total cost: You avoid the extra expense of replacing concrete, asphalt, and landscaping. • Environmentally friendly: Less soil displaced means fewer truckloads of spoil and a smaller carbon footprint. • Durable results: The new HDPE or epoxy-lined pipe resists root intrusion, corrosion, and seismic movement common in the Pacific Northwest. • Code-compliant: Our methods are approved by the City of Hillsboro Water & Sewer Department and come with transferable warranties.
How long does a trenchless sewer repair project typically take?
For a single-family home in Hillsboro, the active repair phase usually takes 4–8 hours. Adding inspection, site preparation, curing time (for CIPP liners), and final cleanup, the entire project is commonly wrapped up in one day. Larger or more complex jobs—such as multifamily buildings or runs that require bypass pumping—may extend to two days, but that is still far faster than the 3–7 days often needed for conventional dig-and-replace methods.
Will trenchless repair work for my property given Hillsboro’s soil and weather conditions?
Yes. Trenchless technologies perform well in our region’s clay-loam soils and wet winters. Pipe bursting and CIPP lining are effective on clay, cast-iron, Orangeburg, concrete, and PVC pipes ranging from 2″ to 48″ in diameter. The main limitations are pipes that have collapsed more than about 25 percent, have significant misalignment, or run underneath foundations with no clear access. A free video camera inspection lets us evaluate these factors and confirm suitability before work begins.
How much does trenchless sewer repair cost and what factors affect the price?
In Hillsboro, trenchless sewer repair typically runs $85–$200 per linear foot. Variables include: • Length and diameter of the pipe • Depth and ease of access for the entry pits • Pipe material and extent of damage • Choice of technique (pipe bursting vs. CIPP) • Permit and traffic-control requirements While upfront costs may appear similar to open-cut excavation, homeowners generally save 20–40 percent overall once landscape, hardscape, and paving restoration are factored in. We provide written, no-obligation estimates so you know the exact price before work starts.
Is trenchless sewer repair covered by homeowner’s insurance or city programs in Hillsboro?
Standard homeowner’s policies usually exclude wear-and-tear on sewer laterals but may cover sudden, accidental damage (e.g., from a root-induced rupture) if you carry an “underground service line” rider. The City of Hillsboro does not currently pay for private lateral repairs, but homeowners can enroll in voluntary protection plans such as Service Line Warranties of America. We’re happy to supply the detailed inspection report and invoices your insurer or warranty company may require, and we also offer financing and extended labor warranties for added peace of mind.