Collapsed Pipe Repair
A partially collapsed pipe can sometimes be lined, but a fully collapsed one needs a different plan. We tell you honestly which you have.
The details, in plain English.
Collapses range from a deformed, oval section that still carries flow to a pipe that has caved in completely. The camera shows which. Mild deformation can often be cleaned and lined, with the liner rounding the pipe back into a structural shape.
When a pipe is fully collapsed or blocked, a liner cannot pass. Options then include a small spot excavation, pipe bursting or a short open-cut repair combined with lining the rest. We lay out each option and what it costs before work starts.
Best for
- Partially collapsed or deformed pipes
- Pipes with sinkholes or soil loss
- Lines that cannot be cleared
- Planning a mixed repair
What you get with this service.
Honest assessment
We tell you if lining will not work.
Mixed repairs
Short dig plus lining the rest.
Pipe bursting option
Replacement without a full trench.
Camera evidence
You see what we see.
From first look to finished pipe.
- 1
Camera and measure
Judge the extent of the collapse.
- 2
Choose the method
Line, burst or spot dig.
- 3
Repair
Carry out the chosen method.
- 4
Verify
Film the finished line.
Questions, answered
Can you line a collapsed sewer?
If the pipe is open enough for a camera and cleaning tools, often yes. A pipe that is fully blocked or caved in needs excavation or pipe bursting first.
How do I know the difference?
The camera inspection shows it. We share the footage and explain the options.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 800-224-9245. We schedule a free camera inspection, show you the footage and send a written estimate.
How long does it take?
Most home repairs are finished in about a day. Longer runs, commercial lines and complex sites take longer, and we give you the schedule before we start.
Related services
Sewer Camera Inspection
HD video of the inside of your pipe, with the damage located and explained.
ExploreReady to see what is inside your pipe?
Send the form for a free camera inspection and a written estimate, or try the Pipe Problem Finder first.