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CIPP Lining vs. Pipe Bursting: Which Trenchless Method?

Published October 28, 2026 · 6 min read

When we recommend trenchless work, it's usually one of two methods: cured-in-place pipe lining or pipe bursting. They're both no-dig, but they fit different situations.

CIPP Lining (Pipe-Within-a-Pipe)

A resin-saturated felt liner is inserted into your existing pipe and cured in place, forming a smooth, jointless new pipe inside the old one. It's ideal when the host pipe is cracked or root-invaded but still holding its shape. The jointless result resists future root intrusion for decades.

Pipe Bursting (Replace Without Digging)

A bursting head is pulled through the old line, fracturing it outward while simultaneously pulling in a new HDPE pipe. It's the choice when the existing pipe is too collapsed or undersized to line — effectively a full replacement with minimal digging.

How We Decide

The camera inspection tells us whether the host pipe can be lined or needs to be burst. Either way, you get a durable new line without the yard destruction of a full trench.

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