Kettering Sewer Pros
Pipe Bursting in Kettering, OH
Pipe bursting in Kettering, OH replaces collapsed sewer lines with HDPE pipe, no open trench, free estimates.
- 15+ Years local experience
- 500+ Projects completed
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Serving Kettering and nearby communities.
What do you do when a pipe is too damaged to line? Pipe bursting is the answer. Instead of coating the inside of the old pipe, this method pulls a brand new HDPE pipe through the ground while a bursting head fractures and pushes the old pipe out of the way at the same time.
Kettering Sewer Pros turns to bursting when a camera inspection shows a collapsed section, severe offset joints, or Orangeburg pipe that's deformed past the point lining can fix. It's common on older Kettering lots where the original pipe has simply given out.
What's included
What's Included with Pipe Bursting
Typically included: Optional: Customer prep:
- Entry and exit access pit digging at each end of the run
- Bursting head pull-through with new HDPE pipe attached
- Connection of the new pipe to existing fixtures
- Backfill of the access pits only, not a full trench
- Diameter upsizing if the new pipe needs more capacity than the old one
- Additional access pit if the run is longer than standard equipment handles in one pull
- Clear access to both ends of the pipe run (typically house connection and property line)
- Mark any known irrigation or landscaping near the pull path
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How Our Pipe Bursting Process Works
Step 1Site Evaluation
The old pipe path and surrounding soil are assessed to plan the bursting approach.
Step 2Access Pit Digging
Small entry and exit pits are dug at each end of the pipe run.
Step 3Bursting Head Setup
A bursting head is attached to equipment that will fracture the old pipe.
Step 4New Pipe Pulling
New pipe is pulled through as the old pipe is simultaneously broken apart.
Step 5Alignment Check
The new pipe's alignment and slope are verified for proper drainage flow.
Step 6Pit Backfill
Access pits are backfilled and compacted to restore the surrounding ground.
Materials
Materials and Methods for Pipe Bursting
HDPE Replacement Pipe
Jointless HDPE pipe resists the root intrusion and cracking that took out the original Orangeburg or clay line.
Bursting Head Tools
Conical or static heads fracture the old pipe cleanly as the new pipe follows behind it.
Hydraulic Pulling Machines
These generate the steady pulling force needed to move new pipe through compacted older-lot soil.
Pulling Rods
Rigid rods connect the machine to the bursting head for a controlled, straight pull.
Fusion Welding Equipment
Fusion welding joins HDPE sections into one continuous, leak-free pipe.
Soil Compaction Tools
Compaction tools settle the ground around each access pit so the yard isn't left soft or uneven.
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How Long Does a Pipe Bursting Take?
- 01
Site evaluation and pit marking
same day - 02
Access pit digging
half day - 03
Pull-through
same dayonce pits are ready
- 04
Connection and testing
a few hours
- 05
Backfill and compaction
same day
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Pipe Bursting FAQs
Will pipe lining work if my clay pipe is already crushed or collapsed?
And that's exactly why bursting exists. Lining needs a round host pipe to cure against. Once a section has collapsed, bursting replaces it entirely by pulling new pipe through while fracturing the old one.
What's the difference between pipe bursting and pipe lining, and which do I need?
Lining coats the inside of an intact pipe. Bursting replaces the pipe altogether and handles damage lining can't. A camera inspection determines which category your pipe falls into.
Is DIY pipe bursting possible?
No. The hydraulic pulling force and precise pit alignment required make this strictly a contractor job, not something rental equipment is suited for.
Does pipe bursting require a permit?
Often yes, since it involves access pit excavation. Check with the City of Kettering on specifics before scheduling.
How much bigger can the new pipe be than the old one?
Bursting can typically upsize pipe diameter somewhat during the pull, which is useful if the original line was undersized for current household demand.
Next step
Get a Pipe Bursting Estimate in Kettering
Call (937) 883-5820 for a free estimate if your camera inspection points to a collapsed or badly damaged section.
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