Replace Old, Damaged, or Undersized Pipes Without Major Excavation.
When your sewer lateral is collapsed, corroded, root-infested, or too small for your property’s needs, pipe bursting is one of the most effective trenchless replacement methods available. Logical Rooter LA specializes in pipe bursting in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, offering a fast, durable, and minimally invasive solution to replace aging sewer lines without destroying your yard, driveway, or landscaping.
Pipe bursting allows us to break the old pipe underground and pull a brand-new pipe into its place — all with minimal digging and long-lasting results.
What is pipe bursting?
Pipe bursting is a trenchless sewer replacement method that breaks the old pipe underground while simultaneously installing a new one. A specialized bursting tool is inserted into the existing pipe; as it advances, it splits or fractures the old pipe. A new pipe of the same or larger diameter is pulled behind it, replacing the old line in one continuous process.
This method is widely used for replacing sewer laterals between 2 inches and 8 inches in diameter, and works on many pipe materials including:
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Cast iron
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Clay
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Orangeburg
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PVC
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Concrete
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ABS
Pipe bursting is ideal when you need a full sewer replacement but want to avoid the cost, mess, and disruption of open-trench excavation.
how the pipe bursting process works?
Here is how Logical Rooter Services performs professional trenchless pipe bursting:
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Initial Camera Inspection.
We inspect the old line to evaluate blockages, collapse, and structural condition. -
Preparation & Access Pits.
Small launch and receiving pits are created at each end of the pipe run — avoiding full yard excavation. -
Insert Bursting Head & Cable.
The bursting tool is inserted into the old pipe, connected to a steel cable or pulling rod. -
Pull Through & Break the Old Pipe.
As the tool moves forward, internal mechanical force fractures or splits the old pipe, creating room for the replacement pipe. -
Install New High-Strength Pipe.
A new factory-made HDPE or SDR pipe is pulled in behind the bursting head, creating a seamless, corrosion-resistant replacement line. -
Reconnect & Final Inspection.
We reconnect the lateral and perform a final camera inspection to verify alignment, flow, and structural integrity.
This method produces a brand-new sewer line with decades of lifespan, improved flow, and protection from corrosion and root intrusion.
When Do You Need pipe bursting?
Pipe bursting is recommended when you have:
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A collapsed or severely cracked sewer line.
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Repeated sewage backups after cleaning.
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Root intrusion causing pipe failure.
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Orangeburg or deteriorated cast-iron pipe.
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Major offsets or crushed sections.
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A pipe that needs upsizing for better flow.
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A sewer line running under a driveway, patio, or landscape you want to protect.
If your sewer line is too damaged for Epoxy Pipe Lining (CIPP), pipe bursting is the ideal trenchless replacement option.
Benefits of pipe bursting.
Pipe bursting offers important advantages over traditional excavation:
Minimal Digging.
Only two small access pits are required — no trenching across your yard.
Faster Than Traditional Replacement.
Most jobs are completed faster and with less cleanup.
Long-Term Durability.
The new pipe is corrosion-resistant, root-resistant, and structurally superior.
Ability to Upsize the Pipe.
Pipe bursting allows replacement with a larger diameter for improved flow.
Suitable for Many Soil & Site Conditions.
Works effectively in residential, commercial, and municipal environments.
Environmentally Friendly.
Reduced excavation means less soil disturbance, less disposal, and lower restoration costs.
Check below a picture of our team performing a Pipe Bursting Service in Los Angeles.
Why Choose Logical Rooter services for pipe bursting?
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Specialized equipment for trenchless sewer replacement (Check here information about Sewer Line Replacement)
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Licensed, trained plumbers with years of trenchless experience.
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Camera inspection before and after installation.
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Ability to replace pipes under driveways, slabs, or landscaped areas.
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Honest pricing and clear estimates.
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Serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley for over a decade.
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We deliver permanent sewer replacement solutions with minimal disruption to your home or property.
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