FREE TOOL · Dig vs No-Dig
Dig vs No-Dig Disruption Compare
Pick what sits above your pipe and see how much of it a trench would take out, next to a trenchless repair.
Four quick steps.
- 01
Tick what is above
Lawn, trees, driveway, patio, a pool, a slab floor.
- 02
Set the length
How far the pipe runs under those things.
- 03
See the footprint
A drawing shows what a trench would remove and what a trenchless repair would touch.
- 04
Compare the scope
The summary lists what each option would involve.
About this tool.
Are the sizes exact?
No. The drawing is a simple scale model to show the idea. A locate gives true positions.
Does trenchless touch nothing?
It usually needs a cleanout or small access pits. The drawing shows those.
Can I print it?
Yes. Use your browser’s print function.
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