Pipe Bursting: Understanding the Process

If your sewer system doesn’t seem to be working efficiently, the Nu Flow South Pacific team has the solution you need. We’re the local experts in pipe repair in Honolulu, HI, and neighboring areas. We use trenchless pipe bursting technology to replace severely damaged pipes without excavation.

Here, we’ll give you a close look at the pipe bursting process as well as our unique approach to pipe restoration and its benefits.

Locating and Assessing the Damage

As with sewer pipe repair procedures, the first step in the pipe bursting is a thorough inspection of your pipes to identify the damaged areas. This is done with the use of a sewer camera. We then establish two access points to send the pipe bursting tool down your pipe to the area that needs to be replaced.

Replacing the Damaged Pipe

To replace the compromised pipe sections, we attach a new HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pipe to the bursting head and move it carefully through the pipe, shattering the old pipe into fragments and displacing it into the surrounding soil. Then, our technician pulls the new pipe into place and inserts it into the newly formed space. Pipe bursting enables a seamless pipe rehabilitation process and eliminates the need for excavation that would take several days to complete.

How We Approach Pipe Restoration

Our trenchless pipe restoration method is a reliable and effective way to replace PVC, cast iron, and clay pipes. We can employ different tactics based on the material and diameter of your pipe, so our seasoned and knowledgeable team can recommend the ideal solution for your property.

How Pipe Bursting Benefits You

Pipe bursting offers an effective and affordable way to replace a pipe that’s unsuitable for simple drain pipe repair methods. The HDPE pipe used to replace the old pipe is strong and durable and can last for over 50 years, so you can rest easy knowing you won’t have to spend on pipe repairs any time soon.

Whenever you need sewer repair services in Honolulu, HI, and nearby areas, turn to the specialists at Nu Flow South Pacific. We’re devoted to assisting the Honolulu, HI, residents will all of their plumbing concerns, from minor repairs to emergency pipe repair procedures. You can count on us for tangible solutions to all your plumbing problems. Reach out to us today to set up a service visit!