Pipes tend to fail where they’re hardest to reach: under a slab, inside a wall, or beneath a patio. The usual fix means cutting into whatever covers them, and that cost is often bigger than the pipe repair itself. At US Trenchless, we use a camera inspection to find exactly which pipe has failed and where, then repair it with trenchless methods like pipe relining, so the work disturbs as little of your home as possible. If you’re dealing with a recurring clog, a leak you can’t locate, or a pipe you suspect is cracked, call 877-916-7473 or request service online.
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Signs a Pipe Needs Repair
- A drain that clogs again in the same place soon after it’s cleared
- Slow drains or gurgling in one part of the house, not throughout
- Damp spots, stains, or a musty smell on walls, ceilings, or floors
- A water bill that rises with no change in how much water you use
- Sounds of running water when nothing is on
These signs don’t always mean a pipe is cracked. A clog, a leak, and a collapsed section can look alike from the surface, so our sewer line inspection camera is how we tell them apart. If the issue turns out to be a hidden leak, our leak detection services can pinpoint the source.
What Is Pipe Relining?
Pipe relining creates a new, smooth pipe inside the damaged one. A resin-coated liner is placed in the old pipe and cured against its walls, which seals cracks and leaking joints and gives water or waste a clean surface to move over. Because it works from the inside, relining typically needs far less cutting and digging than a standard repair.
Relining suits pipes that are damaged but still hold their shape. A pipe that has collapsed or separated may need to be replaced, and we’ll tell you so after the inspection.
Pipe Repair vs. Sewer Line Repair
Pipe repair covers the plumbing pipes in and around the home, including drain pipes under the slab and inside the building. Sewer line repair covers the main line that runs from the house out to the sewer connection. If your camera inspection shows the problem is in that outbound line, see our sewer repairs page.
Why Choose US Trenchless for Pipe Repairs
We hold a California General Engineering (“A”) license, #971065, and have been BBB accredited with an A+ rating since 2017. We diagnose with a camera before we recommend anything, so you see what’s wrong with the pipe and why we’re recommending a particular fix.
Pipe Repair FAQs: Relining, Slab Pipes, and Recurring Clogs
Can a pipe under my floor be repaired without breaking up the slab?
In many cases, yes. Relining works from the inside of the pipe through existing access points, such as a cleanout, so it can avoid cutting into the slab. If the pipe has collapsed or can’t be reached, some demolition may be unavoidable. We’ll tell you before we start.
Is pipe relining a replacement for repiping the house?
No. Relining repairs pipes that are cracked or leaking but still intact. Repiping replaces pipes that are corroded or failing throughout. If only one section is damaged, relining or a spot repair is usually the more focused answer.
Does a liner make the pipe narrower or slow the flow?
A liner adds a thin layer inside the pipe, so the inside diameter shrinks slightly. The new surface is smooth, though, and it can remove the roughness and buildup that was restricting flow in the first place. We check that a pipe is a good candidate before we recommend lining it.
Why does the same drain keep clogging after it’s cleared?
A clog that returns in the same spot often means something is wrong with the pipe itself, such as a crack letting roots in, a joint that has shifted, or a rough interior that catches debris. A camera inspection shows which. Repeated cleanings treat the symptom, so the pipe usually needs to be fixed.