Trenchless Sewer Repair in Chattanooga,TN
A failing sewer line used to mean tearing up a yard, driveway, or even a stretch of street to reach it. South East Total Service was one of the first contractors in the country to bring HammerHead Trenchless Bluelight LED cured-in-place pipe lining in house, and we’ve used it to repair failing sewer lines throughout Chattanooga since 2019 through as few as two small access points, no full-length excavation required.
What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair?
Trenchless sewer repair, also called cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, rehabilitates a damaged sewer line from the inside out. A resin-saturated liner is inserted through an access point, expanded to fit snugly against the interior of the existing pipe, and cured in place, forming a new, jointless pipe within the old one. Because the process only needs entry and exit points rather than a continuous trench, lawns, driveways, sidewalks, and streets stay largely undisturbed.
Our HammerHead Bluelight LED System
We run the HammerHead Trenchless Bluelight LED curing system, which cures the new liner at roughly 5.4 feet per minute and can repair runs up to 328 feet in a single pull. It handles pipe from 4 to 10 inches in diameter and can navigate 90-degree bends that would stop many other trenchless methods, and the finished liner is ASTM F1216 compliant with an expected added service life of at least 50 years.
What Trenchless Lining Can Fix
Older cast iron sewer lines are especially prone to scale buildup that narrows the interior diameter over time, restricting flow long before a full blockage forms. Hydro jetting removes that scale from the pipe wall, restoring closer to the pipe’s original flow capacity, something a standard cable or auger can’t accomplish.
Residential, Commercial & Subcontracted Relining Work
We perform trenchless sewer repair for homeowners, commercial property owners, and other plumbing companies in the region that don’t carry CIPP capability in house. Our team has completed relining projects up to 328 feet in a single run, including commercial jobs completed without shutting down business operations.
Trenchless vs. Traditional Excavation
Traditional open-cut sewer repair means digging a continuous trench along the entire damaged run, which tears up landscaping, hardscaping, and sometimes pavement, and takes longer to restore afterward. Trenchless lining typically needs only two access points regardless of how long the damaged section is, which is why it has become the preferred option for driveways, mature landscaping, and lines running under structures. When a line is too severely collapsed for lining to work, our in-house excavation crew is ready to handle traditional open-cut repair instead.
Why Choose South East Total Service for Trenchless Repair
- One of the first contractors in the country to bring HammerHead Bluelight LED CIPP lining in house, with a dedicated team of CIPP specialists.
- ASTM F1216 compliant lining with an expected added service life of at least 50 years.
- Camera inspection before and after lining to confirm scope and results.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured under Tennessee contractor license #60836.
- Upfront, flat pricing before any work begins.
Chattanooga & North Georgia Service Area
We provide hydro-jetting service throughout Chattanooga and the surrounding region.
Tennessee
- Chattanooga
- South Side Chattanooga
- East Brainerd
- Hixson
- Lookout Mountain
- Harrison
- North Chattanooga
- Saint Elmo
- East Ridge
- Soddy Daisy
- Ooltewah
- Tiftonia
- Downtown Chattanooga
- Brainerd
- Red Bank
- Signal Mountain
- Collegedale
- Dayton
Georgia
- Ringgold
- Chickamauga
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Tunnel Hill
- Rossville
- Chattanooga Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trenchless sewer repair and how does it work?
Trenchless sewer repair, or CIPP lining, rehabilitates a damaged sewer line from the inside using a resin-saturated liner that’s inserted through a small access point, expanded against the interior of the existing pipe, and cured to form a new, jointless pipe within it. It typically requires only two access points rather than a full-length trench.
Is trenchless sewer repair cheaper than traditional excavation?
Trenchless repair often costs less overall once you factor in the landscaping, driveway, or hardscaping restoration that traditional open-cut repair requires. The exact comparison depends on the length and depth of the damaged line, which we assess with a camera inspection before quoting either option.
Can trenchless lining fix a bellied or sagging pipe?
Lining can address many bellied sections, but a severe belly deep enough to permanently trap waste may still require a spot excavation and repair rather than lining alone. A camera inspection tells us which approach will actually solve the problem.
How long does trenchless sewer repair take?
The lining process itself cures at roughly 5.4 feet per minute, so most residential jobs are completed in a single day, including the camera inspection, liner installation, and curing.
Do you perform trenchless relining for other plumbing companies?
Yes. We perform CIPP relining work as a subcontractor for other plumbing companies in the region that don’t carry trenchless capability in house, including projects for other contractors and their commercial clients.
Call Us Today
Fix your sewer line without losing your yard. Request a trenchless repair quote online or call
423-499-2911 to schedule a licensed Chattanooga plumber today.