Trenchless Pipe Repair & Replacement in Toronto & the GTA

A broken underground pipe used to mean a dug-up yard, a wrecked driveway, and a week of mess. Not anymore. We replace and repair pipes through two small access holes, no trench, about half the cost of digging. Free inspection.

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Think of it like keyhole surgery for your plumbing. Instead of opening up the whole yard, we work through two small access points: one near the line inside, one out by the property line. A camera shows us the damage, then we either line the old pipe or burst it and pull a new one through. Your lawn, driveway, and garden stay where they are.

20-plus years on GTA pipes, including older Toronto homes with clay and cast-iron lines. Licensed, insured, same-day. Every job backed by our 25-year transferable warranty.

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Trenchless Methods We Use

We match the method to the pipe, and we confirm it with a camera before we start. We don’t quote what we haven’t seen.

Pipe Bursting (Full Replacement)

For a line that’s collapsed, corroded, or root-bound end to end. A bursting head is pulled through the old pipe, fracturing it while pulling a new HDPE pipe in behind, all in one pass. The new pipe resists roots, corrosion, and ground movement for decades.

CIPP Pipe Lining (Repair)

For a pipe that’s still structurally sound but cracked, leaking, or letting roots in. We clean the line, then pull a resin-soaked liner through and cure it into a smooth, jointless “pipe inside a pipe.” No new trench, no joints for roots to find.

Sewer Lateral & Main Replacement

The buried line from your house to the street takes the most damage and is the hardest to dig. Trenchless replaces it through access points instead of trenching the whole run, so your yard and driveway stay intact. (More: Sewer Services.)

Pipe Upsizing

Renovating or adding capacity? Pipe bursting can replace your old line with a larger-diameter one on the same path, no extra digging, so your drainage keeps up with the bigger house.

Trenchless Pipe Repair Cost

Cost depends on the method, the length and diameter of the line, depth, and access. Lining a sound pipe is the lighter end. Bursting a long, collapsed line is more. You get the price in writing after a camera inspection.

Service	Price Range (CAD)	Notes
CIPP pipe lining	$120 to $180 / linear ft	Sound pipe with cracks, leaks, or roots
Pipe bursting (replacement)	$200 to $450 / linear ft	Collapsed, corroded, or upsizing
Average sewer line replacement	$3,200 to $10,000	Typical 40 ft run, method dependent
Sewer camera inspection	$250 to $400	Confirms the line and the method

All prices are approximate and based on standard residential conditions. Written quotes follow a camera inspection. We don’t quote trenchless work over the phone, because the right method depends on the pipe’s condition, which only a camera confirms.

Pricing note: Trenchless usually runs 20 to 40 percent less than full excavation once you count the cost of putting your yard back. The pipe itself is only part of a dig job. The lawn, driveway, and landscaping repair is the rest, and trenchless skips almost all of it.

What Is Trenchless Pipe Repair?

Trenchless pipe repair is a no-dig method of fixing or replacing an underground pipe through small access points, instead of excavating a trench along the whole line. It restores or replaces the pipe while leaving your property surface almost untouched.

It works through two small access holes, usually one near the line inside your home and one out near the property line or the problem spot. From there we either line the existing pipe or burst it and pull a new one through. Most residential jobs are done in a single day.

Pipe Bursting vs. CIPP Lining: Which Method Do You Need?

Both are trenchless, but they solve d ifferent problems. The camera tells us which one fits.

CIPP lining is the right call when

The pipe is still structurally sound but has cracks, leaks, or root intrusion. We line it from the inside and leave a smooth, jointless pipe. Often the lower-cost option for a straight run.

Pipe bursting is the right call when

The pipe is collapsed, badly corroded, root-bound, or you want to upsize. A liner can't save a pipe that's already failed, so we burst the old one and pull a new HDPE line through in its place.

We make the call on the inspection. We line a pipe that can be lined, and we burst one that needs replacing. We don’t oversell either.

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Trenchless vs. Traditional Excavation

The old way digs a trench the full length of the pipe, which means tearing up whatever sits on top: lawn, garden, interlock, driveway. Then there’s days of work and a big restoration bill to put it all back.

Trenchless skips the trench. Two small holes, the pipe fixed or replaced underground, and your property basically as it was. It’s faster (most jobs in a day, versus three to five for a dig), cleaner, and usually cheaper once restoration is counted. Same fix, none of the wreckage.

When Trenchless Isn't an Option

We’ll be straight with you: trenchless can’t fix everything. A pipe that’s completely crushed or severely misaligned leaves the bursting head or liner nothing to follow, and some access situations rule it out. In those cases, targeted excavation is the right call.

That’s why we camera the line first. The inspection tells us honestly whether trenchless will work or whether a dig is the better fix, before you commit to anything. (See Sewer Services and Drain Repair & Replacement for excavation options.)

Signs You Need Pipe Repair or Replacement

A buried pipe hides its problems, but these are the tells:

Recurring backups or clogs that keep returning no matter how often you clear them
Several fixtures draining slowly at once
Sewage smells indoors or near the foundation
A wet, sunken, or unusually green patch on the lawn over the line
An older home with clay tile or cast-iron pipe
A line that's collapsed, cracked, or root-bound on camera

If the problem keeps coming back, the pipe itself is likely failing. A camera confirms it, and trenchless usually fixes it without the dig.

How Long Does Trenchless Take?

Most residential trenchless jobs are done in a single day, compared with three to five days for a traditional dig-and-replace. We camera the line, do the work through the access points, then camera it again to confirm the fix, and clean up the small access holes before we go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is trenchless pipe repair?

It’s a way to fix or replace an underground pipe without digging up your yard. We work through two small access holes and either line the old pipe or burst it and pull a new one through. Your lawn, driveway, and landscaping stay intact, and most jobs are done in a day.

What's the difference between pipe bursting and CIPP lining?

CIPP lining repairs a pipe that’s still sound but cracked or leaking, by curing a resin liner inside it. Pipe bursting replaces a pipe that’s collapsed or corroded, by breaking the old one and pulling a new pipe through. The camera inspection tells us which your line needs.

Is trenchless cheaper than digging?

Usually, yes, once you count restoration. A traditional dig costs less to fix the pipe but adds a big bill to put back the lawn, driveway, and landscaping. Trenchless skips almost all of that, running about 20 to 40 percent less overall.

Can any pipe be repaired with trenchless?

Most can, but not all. A completely crushed or severely misaligned pipe leaves nothing for the liner or bursting head to follow, so it needs excavation. We camera the line first to tell you honestly whether trenchless will work.

How long do trenchless pipes last?

A long time. CIPP liners are rated for 50-plus years, and the HDPE pipe used in bursting resists roots, corrosion, and ground movement for decades. Both outlast the old clay or cast-iron pipe they replace.

Can trenchless replace my pipe with a bigger one?

Yes. Pipe bursting can upsize the line to a larger diameter on the same path, which is useful if you’ve added to the home and need more drainage capacity.

Do you offer free trenchless inspections?

Yes, a free, no-obligation inspection and written estimate across Toronto and the GTA. We don’t quote over the phone, because the right method depends on the pipe’s condition, which only a camera confirms.

How do I find trenchless pipe repair near me?

Check the service area list on this page for your city. We cover communities across the GTA. Call 905-238-6800 or 416-989-5757, or use the form at draincom.ca. We confirm same-day availability for most service areas.

How long does trenchless drain and pipe repair take?

Most jobs are done in a day. It is one of the greatest benefits of trenchless drain and pipe repair; there is no long excavation, no significant delays. We come in, fix the issue, and leave your system running like new, without dragging the job out for days.

How much does trenchless pipe repair cost?

This is one of the questions that we are frequently asked: What is the cost of trenchless pipe repair? It is based on the length of the pipes, the depth, and accessibility; however, in most cases, it is cheaper than the traditional replacement, since there is less digging, less labour, and no property restoration is needed. We offer transparent, hassle-free pricing.

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