Pipe bursting in Marietta, Georgia is the trenchless sewer replacement method we use when a line is too far gone for patching. We pull a new HDPE pipe through the old clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg line and burst it outward, so your driveway, lawn, and mature trees stay where they are. If you are facing a collapsed sewer line or a third backup this year, call us at +14707391979.
Pipe bursting in Marietta, Georgia is a trenchless sewer replacement method that pulls a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe through the bore of your existing failing line while a bursting head breaks the old pipe outward into the surrounding soil. The old clay tile, cast iron, or Orangeburg pipe stays in the ground in fragments; the new HDPE becomes the sewer line. We dig only two small access pits, usually at the cleanout and near the city tap, instead of trenching the full run.
Most Marietta homes built before 1980 still have clay tile sewer pipe with mortar joints that separate, or Orangeburg pipe that has been delaminating for decades. Tree root intrusion at those joints causes recurring sewer clogs that snaking clears for a few months and then the backup returns. If you have had the same line jetted twice in a year, pipe bursting sewer replacement Marietta is usually cheaper over ten years than a fourth cleaning. We confirm the diagnosis with a sewer camera before we quote anything.
Every pipe bursting job we quote in Marietta includes the full scope from camera to cleanup. Here is what you get. If your line needs something outside this scope, like a new city tap or a backwater valve, we price it separately and tell you before we start.
We run a RIDGID or Spartan Tool camera through the entire line and record it. You see the footage with us. We identify the pipe material, measure the run, and confirm the line is burstable. This inspection is included in every pipe bursting quote, not billed as a separate trip.
We dig the entry and exit pits with a mini excavator, usually about 4 feet by 6 feet and 4 to 6 feet deep. We protect the surrounding surface with tarps and keep the spoil contained. The pits are backfilled and the surface restored when the job is done.
We fuse the new HDPE pipe on site and pull it through the old bore behind the bursting head. The new line is jointless, root-proof, and rated for the load. You get the pipe, the fusion, and the pull included in the quoted price.
We connect the new HDPE to your building drain and the city tap with mechanical couplings rated for the pipe. Then we pressure-test the line with pipe test plugs and water, and verify slope with a level. We do not backfill until the line passes.
Where the city or county requires a plumbing permit for sewer replacement, we pull it and schedule the inspection. You get the sign-off on the record. We handle the paperwork so you are not chasing the city while your yard is open.
We backfill the pits, compact the soil, and restore the surface with the sod or gravel we set aside. We haul off the old pipe fragments and spoil. Before we leave, we run the camera one more time so you can see the new line on video.
We run a RIDGID sewer camera down the cleanout and record the full run. You see the root intrusion, the offset joints, the collapsed section, or the Orangeburg pipe delamination on the monitor with us. We mark the line on the surface with a sewer line locator transmitter so we know exactly where the bursting head will travel. This inspection takes 45 to 90 minutes.
We dig two pits, usually about 4 feet by 6 feet: one at the cleanout and one at the city tap or the point where the line meets the main. A mini excavator does the heavy digging; we hand-shape the pit walls and keep the spoil contained on tarps. Most residential pits are 4 to 6 feet deep. You will see two neat holes in the yard, not a trench.
We feed the bursting head and the new HDPE pipe through the entry pit. The machine pulls the head through the old pipe, breaking it outward while the new pipe follows in the same bore. A 60-foot run typically takes two to four hours of pulling. We monitor the pull force the whole time; if it spikes, we stop and clear the obstruction rather than risk damaging the new pipe.
We connect the new HDPE to the city tap on one end and your building drain on the other using mechanical couplings rated for the pipe material. Then we pressure-test the line with pipe test plugs and water to confirm there are no leaks. We also verify slope with a level so the line drains correctly. This stage takes one to two hours.
We backfill the two pits, compact the soil, and restore the surface with the sod or gravel we set aside. We haul off the old pipe fragments and spoil. You get a final camera pass on video so you can see the new line before we leave. Most jobs are complete in one day; larger runs or difficult access may run into a second day.
We run a RIDGID sewer camera down the cleanout and record the full run. You see the root intrusion, the offset joints, the collapsed section, or the Orangeburg pipe delamination on the monitor with us. We mark the line on the surface with a sewer line locator transmitter so we know exactly where the bursting head will travel. This inspection takes 45 to 90 minutes.
Pulls the bursting head and new HDPE through the old pipe. We size the machine to the run and monitor pull force the whole time so we do not damage the new pipe.
Records the inside of the line before and after the job. We use it to identify pipe material, find root intrusion and offsets, and give you video proof of the new line.
Reaches smaller-diameter and tighter lines where a standard camera reel will not go. Useful for confirming cleanout conditions and short runs before the main inspection.
Marks the path and depth of the sewer line on the surface. This is how we keep our access pits small and avoid hitting irrigation, gas, or other buried utilities.
Digs the entry and exit pits without tearing up more yard than necessary. We use it for the heavy digging and hand-shape the pit walls for safety.
Clears grease, roots, and debris from the line before the camera inspection and before the burst. A clean line makes the pull smoother and the camera footage clearer.
A 1950s ranch off Fair Oaks had clay tile pipe with roots at every joint. The homeowner had paid for three cleanings in two years, and the last backup sent sewage into the laundry room. The line was still burstable, but the joints were separated throughout.
After: We pulled 62 feet of new 4-inch HDPE through the old clay in one day. Two pits, one at the cleanout and one at the city tap. The lawn was restored with the original sod. The line passed pressure testing and slope verification before backfill.
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A 1940s home near Marietta Square had Orangeburg pipe collapsing under a brick driveway. The homeowner assumed the driveway would have to be torn out. The line was flattened in two sections and holding waste.
After: We dug entry and exit pits on either side of the driveway and pulled new HDPE under the brick without breaking it. The job took one day. The driveway is intact, and the new line was cameraed and tested before we backfilled.
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A commercial building off Delk Road had a cast iron sewer line corroded to the point of repeat backups during business hours. The line was scaled and had lost flow capacity. Open-cut replacement would have meant closing the business for days.
After: We scheduled pipe bursting around operating hours, pulled the permit, and replaced the cast iron with new HDPE in one day. The line passed testing and slope verification, and the pits were restored before the next business day.
Book this service →Most sewer lines do not fail overnight. They give you warnings: slow drains, gurgling toilets, repeat backups, and that smell in the yard. Pipe bursting fixes the cause, not just the symptom. Here are the problems we solve most often in Marietta.
Ask a pro →Pipe bursting replaces the entire jointed clay line with jointless HDPE. There are no gaps for roots to enter, so the root problem ends. We camera the line first to confirm the roots are entering through the pipe, not just the cleanout.
Pipe bursting replaces a collapsed clay or cast iron line with new HDPE through two small pits. We confirm the collapse with a camera, plan the pull around the damaged section, and have you back in service in one to two days.
Pipe bursting replaces the entire Orangeburg run in one pass. We identify the material on camera, quote the replacement upfront, and pull new HDPE through the old bore. You get a modern sewer line without trenching the whole yard.
Pipe bursting replaces the sagging section with new HDPE set at the correct grade. We verify slope with a level during installation and test the line before backfill. The new pipe drains fully, so clogs stop recurring.
$8,000 - $18,000 for most residential pipe bursting jobs in Marietta
Typical 2026 pricing for pipe bursting in Marietta runs $8,000 to $18,000 for a residential job, depending on run length, depth, access, and what is under the surface. A short clay line under a lawn sits near the low end. A long run under concrete with a city tap connection pushes toward the top. That price covers the camera inspection, pits, HDPE pipe, connections, testing, permit, and backfill. We give you a written number before we dig, and we do not start until you approve it.
Pipe bursting costs more than a cleaning but less than open-cut replacement once you add concrete, sod, and landscaping repair. You get a new jointless sewer line with a material warranty, and you keep your yard. Over ten years, it is usually cheaper than repeat cleanings on a failing line.
A 50-foot line at 4 feet deep is a different job than a 120-foot line at 8 feet. Longer and deeper runs need more pipe, more fusion, and larger pits. Depth also affects how much shoring and safety equipment the pit requires.
Get a quote ↗Pipe bursting under a lawn is straightforward. Under a concrete driveway, brick patio, or slab addition, we plan the pits carefully to avoid breaking the surface. That planning adds time but saves you the cost of concrete or brick replacement.
Get a quote ↗Clay tile and Orangeburg are common pipe bursting candidates. Cast iron can be burst but is harder on the equipment. A fully collapsed line may need a different approach. The camera inspection tells us which category your line falls into.
Get a quote ↗If the connection at the city tap is broken or the cleanout is missing, that is additional work. We price it separately and show you the problem on camera before we add it to the scope.
Get a quote ↗Most residential pipe bursting jobs in Marietta run $8,000 to $18,000 in 2026, depending on run length, depth, and what is under the surface. A straightforward 50-foot clay line under a lawn sits near the low end. A 100-foot run under a concrete driveway with two pits and a city tap connection pushes toward the top. That price includes the camera inspection, pits, HDPE pipe, connections, testing, and backfill. We give you a written number before we dig.
Pipe bursting is a trenchless sewer replacement method. We pull a bursting head through your old pipe while a new HDPE pipe follows behind it. The head breaks the old clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg pipe outward into the soil, and the new pipe takes its place in the same bore. You get a brand-new, jointless sewer line with only two small access pits instead of a full trench. It is replacement, not repair.
Yes. Open-cut sewer replacement trenches the entire run, which means tearing up your lawn, driveway, and landscaping for days. Pipe bursting needs only two pits, usually at the cleanout and the city tap. A typical 60-foot Marietta run leaves about 55 feet of yard untouched. Most jobs are done in one day, and you can usually use water and sewer the same evening. No concrete replacement, no sod bill, no week of noise.
Yes, and Orangeburg is one of the most common reasons we get called. Orangeburg pipe is a tar-paper-and-wood-pulp product made from the 1940s to the 1970s, and it delaminates and collapses with age. Many Marietta homes in older neighborhoods still have it. Pipe bursting replaces the entire Orangeburg run with new HDPE in one pass. We confirm the pipe material and condition with a sewer camera first, because a fully collapsed line may need a different approach.
We answer the phone 24/7, and we can usually camera your line the same day you call. You get a written price before we dig and a new sewer line you can see on video before we leave. Call +14707391979 now and let's get your line replaced.
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