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<p>How pipe lining, pipe bursting, and point repair work.</p>

Your Sewer Liner Is Not the Epoxy on Your Garage Floor

People hear “epoxy” and picture the two-part kit from the hardware store. Part A, Part B, stir it together, pour it on the garage floor, wait a day. That is a coating. A cured in place pipe liner is a structural pipe. They share a chemistry family and almost nothing else, and the difference explains […]

Schedule 40, SDR 35, and What Your Sewer Liner Is Actually Rated For

If you have gotten a quote for sewer lining, someone has probably told you the liner is “as thick as Schedule 35 pipe.” We have said something close to that ourselves. It is a useful shorthand. It is also not quite right, and the reason it is not right is worth understanding before you spend […]

Pipe Lining vs. Pipe Bursting: Which Does Your Sewer Line Need?

Both lining and bursting fix a failing sewer line without trenching your yard. The difference is simple: lining rebuilds the pipe you already have. Bursting replaces it with a new one. Which is right depends almost entirely on whether your existing pipe is still structurally sound enough to hold a liner. That is not a […]

What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair? A Guide for Duluth Homeowners

Trenchless sewer repair is a set of methods for fixing or replacing an underground sewer line without digging a trench along its full length. Instead of opening your yard from the house to the street, the work happens through one or two small access points. In most cases the lawn, driveway, and landscaping above the […]

Pipe Lining vs. Digging Up Your Yard: Which Is Right for You?

Quick answer: For most Duluth and Superior homeowners, trenchless pipe lining costs $5,000 to $15,000 and leaves the yard, driveway, and landscaping untouched. Traditional excavation replaces the pipe but requires digging a trench across the full length of the line through whatever is in the way. The right method depends on the condition of the […]