Trenchless Sewer Line Repair and Replacement in Toronto and the GTA

Trenchless Sewer Line Repair and Replacement in Toronto and the GTA

Insured and Licensed Emergency Drain Repairs

When your plumbing system is acting up, we’re here to nip the problem in the bud. We offer trenchless pipe repair, trenchless drain repair, and other plumbing services. Our licensed plumbing professionals at Dr. Pipe proudly serve homeowners throughout the GTA. When the time comes for an emergency service call, contact us for cost-effective, 24/7 emergency services.

Trenchless drain replacement in Toronto

Let Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Solve Your Plumbing Problems

Dr. Pipe is fully insured and licensed. With many years of experience serving our clients in Ontario, we’ve built a clean reputation. Our workers are also both certified and experienced. Therefore, you can trust us to do it right the first time.

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Many Toronto area residences, especially those built pre-1980s, still have main sewer pipes manufactured from vitrified clay. Considering that many dwellings in the city are between 80 and 100 years old, you can bet the drain pipes are many decades old, too. The main problem with clay sewer pipes is that they can be damaged by tree root penetration and cause major clogs or complete pipe failure. Since these pipes are buried underground, issues can be hidden until drainage problems like sewage backups in the basement rear their ugly heads. Working on underground pipes can be complicated, time-consuming, and costly. The process for sewer line replacement traditionally involved digging to extricate the clay pipe and replace it with a new PVC pipe. However, Dr. Pipe offers a more modern trenchless sewer line replacement method by leveraging the power of pipe-bursting technology.

Signs You Require a Drain Replacement or Repair in Toronto

If you have drain problems, we have drain solutions. Get in touch so we can repair damaged pipes without excavating your property.

Sewer lines are buried underground where they’re out of sight, and that’s one reason it’s hard to detect when something’s not quite right. There are, however, some telltale signs indicating pipe repair might be required.

  • Foul Smells: If pipes carrying sewage are damaged and leak, they could unleash a foul odor. You might need trenchless sewer repair if the awful smell of raw sewage lingers around your lawn.
  • Signs in the Front or Backyard: If your lawn is soggy, has bright green patches, or pools water, a drain pipe might be damaged.
  • Slow Drains: If slow drains are a regular in your home, sewer line repair might be necessary. Small clogs can become bigger ones if not addressed sooner rather than later.

If you notice any of these telltale signs, our licensed professionals at Dr. Pipe can perform a video inspection service of your drain to see if there’s any damage.

How the Trenchless Method Works

At Dr, Pipe, our trenchless technology calls for using the existing clay pipe to guide a special torpedo. It travels through the existing pipe, cracks or bursts the existing pipe, and creates a larger space to accommodate the new PVC pipe. We use a powerful machine capable of handling clay pipes of 4″ or 6″ diameter. It can replace sections up to 100 feet long. Executing the trenchless method requires that we create two access points — one near the main drain at the basement’s front wall and another one close to the property line. Before starting, we perform an inspection using a special camera to ascertain the precise underground pipe location. Our Toronto plumbers know the ins and outs of trenchless drain replacement and will perform the plumbing procedure using trenchless technology.

Trenchless Drain Repair vs Traditional

Homeowners can choose one of two options when it comes to pipe replacement or repair. On the one hand, they can choose traditional excavation. On the other hand, they can select modern trenchless solutions for drain repair. One reason many homeowners prefer trenchless methods over traditional methods is that the former gets the job done without requiring massive excavation that destroys landscaping. 

Trenchless drain replacement or repair is also superior since it minimizes disruption and is more cost-effective.

Reasons Toronto Homeowners Choose Trenchless Sewer Pipe Replacement 

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Higher Quality

  • Trenchless repair involves using seamless, joint-free HDPE pipes that are more durable and resistant to future issues than traditional pipes.

Time Efficiency

  • Traditional repairs can drag on for days and disrupt your family’s routine, while trenchless repair can be done within a day. It also requires minimal digging — sparing you the cost of fixing the landscaping.

Better Functionality

  • Trenchless pipes require minimal maintenance and could improve water flow capacity. New PVC pipes have glued connections, which safeguard against tree root intrusion and cut down on drain cleaning needs.

Cost Savings

  • Minimal excavation means lower landscaping expenses compared to traditional methods.

Minimal Lawn Damage

  • Trenchless repair requires only small access points rather than long trenches that destroy landscaping and cost a small fortune to remedy.

Why Torontonians Choose Dr. Pipe

  • Over 20 years of experience
  • Licensed and insured plumbers
  • Modern tools and equipment
  • Top-quality repairs and replacements
  • Locally owned and operated
  • Reasonable and transparent pricing
  • Over 100 positive reviews on Google

Upgrade Your Old Clay Sewer Pipe with Dr. Pipe

Does your Toronto home have outdated clay sewer pipes? You don’t want to maintain the status quote since problems could include burst pipes and damaged water lines. Get in touch to learn more about trenchless drain replacement. Whether you need trenchless repairs, pipe lining, or anything else plumbing-related, call us at 416 663 4777 or fill out our online form to schedule an in-home appointment. The last thing you should do is wait for sewage to flood your basement. 

Why Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing?

Give us a call today for a free upfront estimate!

We treat your home the way we expect workers to treat our homes.  That means coordinating with you from the moment you call for a quote all the way through the final work we perform.  Our team will cover and clean everything in their work area so you don’t have the added stress of a mess to tidy up, and we’ll finish as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our work speaks for itself. Check out the testimonials from past customers we’ve worked with and then call us for a no-obligation quote.

What our Customers Say?

Do you need a trustworthy plumber? If so, look at online reviews from homeowners in Toronto and the GTA.

At Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing, we let our customers loudly toot our horn! Our work speaks for itself. Our customers highly recommend our variety of plumbing services. They give us many five-star reviews on Google Map.

Testimonials from our clients

Elvis was a pleasure to deal with. We had a leaky valve that he repaired immediately. He also graciously explained some details on how best work with it in the future. We will definitely work with Dr. Pipe again.
Amazing job of a detailed artistic sink
Great service, was able to come in quickly and fix our issues. Elvis was a great guy and super informative.
Response from the owner:Hi Daniel Kim! Thank you for your business. It was a pleasure to help you. Thank you for choosing Dr. Pipe.
We had a tricky sump pump installation and the Pipe team did an excellent job. Very kind, knowledgable, and professional.
Response from the owner:Hi Ethan Karayannopoulos! Thank you for sharing your positive review! Let us know if you need our plumbing help. Have a great day!
Thank you guys for the wonderful job that was done at Diamant Company ! We truly appreciate Elvis for his determination to get the job done as well as his advise. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Vanesser! Thank you for your business. We were glad to help you. Have a nice day!
A close friend has recommended Mr. Pipe and I’m so glad I followed up. Thoroughly impressed and happy with the service I received today (roots in old clay pipes/toilet drain of our bsmt bathroom).
Elvis was amazing. Arrived promptly, and very thoroughly investigated the issue. Unlike another well-known rooter service who indicated they couldn’t scope the area of concern, Elvis worked super hard to get at a very tough root, was able to ultimately snake and camera at the area of concern, successfully breaking up the root system.
He then spent a long time assessing the situation and ensured that I understood different options.
A total pleasure to deal with. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Response from the owner:Hi Lisa. Thank you very much for your business. Let me know which of the drain repair option you choose and we will schedule excavation or drain pipe relining. Sincerely Max and Elvis
Our shower drain was clogged, and kept getting clogged, but Elvis came in and not only did he clear the clog, but he also took the time to clean out the calcification in the drain. Very happy with his service and the care he took to do it right.
Response from the owner:Hi Keith. Thank you very much. Let me know if you have any plumbing jobs in the future. Sincerely, Max and Elvis
Elvis did a fantastic job! He was tidy, professional, and made sure everything was left just as he found it. He also caught and fixed a small issue before it became a bigger problem. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Elaine Neely! Thank you for your business. It’s a pleasure for us to read such wonderful reviews! Have a nice day!
I had a stubborn clog that wouldn’t budge, so I called for a snaking service, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Elvis and Justin arrived on time, were extremely professional, and explained everything clearly before getting started. They worked efficiently and made sure to thoroughly clear the blockage, leaving my drains flowing nicely again.
Response from the owner:Hi ED. Thank you for your business. Let me know if you need more plumbing services. Sincerely, Max, Elvis and Justin
Bathtub drain was leaking and Justin and Elvis were amazing! They identified the issue to be the overflow pipe and repaired on the spot. I would very much recommend them!
Response from the owner:Thank you Nick for your business. Let us know if you need more plumbing services. Sincerely Max, Elvis and Justin.

Trenchless Sewer Line Repair Service Area in Toronto and the GTA

Dr. Pipe’s plumbing professionals are available throughout Downtown Toronto and the GTA, including East Gwillimbury, Aurora, East York, King, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Newmarket, Scarborough, and Vaughan. Whether you need trenchless drain replacement, must have the sewer line replaced, or have some other plumbing issue, we’re here to help.

We can also help with insurance and obtaining any permits or the potentially valuable, cost-reducing City of Toronto rebates you may qualify for when you hire a licensed and insured company like Dr. Pipe to do any drain work that may be necessary for your repairs.

Plumbing And Drain Services Warranty From Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing

Our trenchless drain repair services offer a seamless, long-lasting solution with minimal disruption to your property. To ensure your confidence in our work, we provide a comprehensive warranty, guaranteeing reliability and durability for years to come.

Warranty for new underground water lines is 5 years

When we install new underground water lines we provide you with a 5-year warranty. This ensures that if anything were to happen we will stand by it and resolve the issue.  No need to worry about “what if”, we will guarantee to take care of any major or minor problems you water lines might encounter.

Warranty for all underground drain repair or replacement done by us is 25 years

If we have repaired or replaced your underground drains, you get a 25-year warranty so you can have peace of mind. If anything further happens to your underground drains we will fully repair the issue.  We fully stand behind all the services we provide, so there’s no need to worry.

Warranty 25 years for any trenchless drain repair

Our trenchless drain repairs come with a 25-year warranty. When we do any trenchless drain repair for you,  you can be assured that if anything further were to happen you can count on us to resolve it. We do the job right the first time and stand by our work, confident that it will last you a lifetime.

Plumbing services or repair for 6 months and 3-year warranty for new, above-ground roughing and fixtures installation

Any repairs or servicing of your home plumbing system come with a 6-month guarantee, while new above-ground rough-in and fixture installations are covered by a 3-year warranty.

Let Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Solve Your Plumbing Problems

Dr. Pipe is fully insured and licensed. With many years of experience serving our clients in Ontario, we’ve built a clean reputation. Our workers are also both certified and experienced. Therefore, you can trust us to do it right the first time.

These are photos from one of the permalining we did in one of Toronto homes. Permalining is a method which lines the inside of your pipes with an epoxy resin which hardens to form a solid pipe.

Step 1. Camera Inspection to locate the damaged section of the drain pipe

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Step 2. Snaking drain pipe to cut tree roots

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Step 3. The blader insertion into the felt tube

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Step 4. Epoxy preparation

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Step 5. Saturation filled tube with epoxy

Step 6. Preparation line to insert the old drain pipe

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Step 7. Insertion liner to the old drain pipe

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Step 8. Inflating the tube with air

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Step 9. Connecting relined side to the new drain system

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