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Trenchless sewer repair — a new line without the trench.
A failing sewer line used to mean a backhoe, a trench, and weeks of cleanup. Not anymore. We replace and restore sewer, drain, and water lines from the inside out — pipe bursting, CIPP lining, point repairs, and epoxy coating — so your lawn, driveway, and landscaping stay right where they are.
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Signs your sewer line needs attention
From root-choked to like-new — without digging
The most common sewer failure under Sonoma County’s older homes is tree roots invading old clay pipe. Here is what that looks like — and the no-dig fix that solves it.
BEFOREAFTERLeft: a decades-old clay line cracked and completely choked by tree roots. Right: the same pipe relined with a seamless, jointless CIPP liner — smooth, root-proof, and installed through small access points with no trench.
Repair & replacement options
Ways to fix a sewer line — we’ll help you pick
Every line is different. Your tech walks you through what your line actually needs — not the biggest-ticket option.
Spot / section repair
- Targets just the damaged section
- Lower cost, minimal digging
- Often done in a single visit
Least disruptive
Trenchless lining & bursting
- Driveways, patios & landscaping stay put
- Usually a one-day job
- No trench across your yard or driveway
Full dig-and-replace
- The proven fix when a line is too far gone
- Lets us correct slope and reroute
- Done to code, inspected, and signed off
Watch pipe bursting in action — real Simeone jobs
These clips are from real Simeone Plumbing pipe-bursting jobs right here in Sonoma County. We fracture the old, failed pipe underground and pull a brand-new one into its place — all through two small access pits. No trench across your yard.
The full trenchless toolkit — matched to your pipe
A lot of companies dig and replace because it is all they do. We carry the full trenchless toolkit and recommend the method your line actually needs — not the one that is easiest to sell.
CIPP pipe lining
A resin-saturated liner is cured inside your existing pipe, forming a smooth, seamless, jointless pipe with a design life up to 50 years. Our crews prep and install every liner in-house — never subbed out.
Pipe bursting
When a line is collapsed or too far gone to line, we fracture the old pipe underground and pull a seamless new HDPE pipe into its place — a full replacement, with no trench across your yard.
Sectional point repairs
One offset joint or a single crack should not mean repiping the whole line. We repair just the damaged section — a strong, targeted fix that is usually done in a single day.
We also restore aging cast iron drain lines from the inside with epoxy pipe coating — descaling the pipe and sealing corrosion and pinholes without opening walls or cutting concrete. And it isn’t only sewers — we install new water lines under driveways and roads with pneumatic mole boring, no open cut.
Two ways to replace a sewer line — only one keeps your yard.
Most companies dig because it is all they do. Here is the honest comparison, so you can see why trenchless wins whenever your line allows it.
USUALLY THE BETTER CALL
Trenchless — no-dig
- Two small access pits — no trench across your yard
- Driveways, patios & mature trees stay put
- Usually a 1–2 day job
- Far less restoration cost afterward
- Seamless, jointless, root-proof new pipe
Traditional dig-and-replace
- An open trench along the full line
- Lets us correct slope or reroute the line
- The right call for collapsed or badly bellied lines
- Several days of excavation
- Lawn, concrete & hardscape to restore after
We recommend the method your line actually calls for — never the one that pads the invoice. The camera inspection tells us which.
Everything we do
Sewer repair & replacement, end to end
Sewer Line Repair
Our sewer line repair service restores safe, reliable plumbing quickly and efficiently. Using camera inspections and modern repair techniques, we locate cracks, root intrusion, and blockages with precision — clear pricing and long-lasting fixes that protect your property and prevent future problems.
Sewer Line Installation
Our sewer line installation service delivers reliable, long-lasting plumbing that keeps wastewater flowing safely away from your property. Using modern equipment and precise methods, we install durable sewer pipe to code — from new construction to full system replacements, with transparent pricing and quality workmanship.
How it works
How a trenchless job works
1
Camera inspection
We run a camera through the line so you — and we — see exactly what’s wrong, and where.
2
Small access points
One or two compact pits, usually at the ends of the run — instead of a trench.
3
Burst, line, or coat
We install the new pipe, liner, or coating using the method matched to your situation.
4
Final camera check
We inspect the finished line on camera, backfill the pits, and leave your property the way we found it.
Why trenchless here
Why trenchless makes sense in Sonoma County
So much of what makes Sonoma County home works against old sewer pipe — mature oaks and redwoods whose roots find every joint, and clay and cast iron lines original to 1950s–70s homes. Trenchless fixes the pipe and spares the property: faster, cleaner, and usually cheaper once restoration is in the math. See our trenchless services for details.
- HammerHead pipe bursting + in-house CIPP lining
- Seamless HDPE & liners — up to 50-year design life
- Driveways, patios & mature trees stay intact
- Fixed price upfront — financing available
- Licensed — CA C-36 #890196
Reviews
Trenchless & sewer work, in our neighbors’ words
★★★★★
“They really saved my butt — came out quickly and lined a pipe. Very professional, did an amazing job. Gina and Dominic are fantastic.”
MO
★★★★★
“We got three estimates for our sewer work and went with Simeone. Up front and professional — the same crew that gave the estimate did the work and kept everything surprisingly neat and clean.”
JL
★★★★★
“Very quick and a good job — would use them again.”
JP
Good to know
Trenchless questions, answered straight
Is trenchless as durable as digging and replacing?
Yes. The HDPE we pull in with bursting and the liners we cure are seamless, jointless, and root-resistant, with a design life up to 50 years — equal to or better than a conventionally installed pipe.
How long does a trenchless job take?
Most residential jobs finish in one to two days, including the access pits, the install, and the final camera. Traditional excavation often takes longer — and the yard repair drags on after.
Will trenchless work on my pipe?
Often less overall. The repair itself is competitive, and you skip the thousands trenching adds for landscaping and concrete. Either way you get a fixed price first, and financing is available.
Does trenchless cost more than digging?
Often less overall. The repair itself is competitive, and you skip the thousands trenching adds for landscaping and concrete. Either way you get a fixed price first, and financing is available.
Don’t let a failing line take your yard with it.
Same-day appointments often available across Sonoma County.