COST GUIDE
What drives the cost of a trenchless repair.
A plain-English guide to what makes one repair cost more or less than another, and how to compare trenchless with digging fairly.
- No surprises
- Placeholder tools
- Quoted first
The honest answer
It depends on six things.
No two pipes are alike, so we do not post one price. We quote your job after a camera inspection and explain it before you commit. These are the things that move the number:
- Length and diameter. A short four-inch lateral is a smaller job than a long run under a parking lot.
- The method. A patch, a full liner, bursting and a targeted dig each have a different scope.
- Access and depth. A good cleanout makes everything simpler. Deep pipe and tight sites take longer.
- Preparation. Root cutting, descaling and heavy cleaning add scope before any liner goes in.
- Connections and bends. Each side connection must be reopened, and tight bends add difficulty.
- What sits above. If a trench would take out concrete, trees or a floor, the restoration belongs in any fair comparison.
The tool on this page lets you try your own numbers beside a trench. The ranges in it are placeholders you can change. It is a planning aid, not a quote.
Trenchless vs dig.
Edit the placeholder prices and see the two options side by side, restoration included.
Fix the pipe. Keep the yard.
Tell us about your pipe and we will suggest a camera inspection and the least disruptive repair that fits.