Tree roots cracking clay pipe joints
We cut the roots out with a Picote chain cutter, camera the damage, and burst the failed section with new fused HDPE. Roots have no joint to enter afterward, so the cycle stops instead of repeating every season.
Trenchless pipe bursting for homes and businesses statewide
Pipe Bursting in Florida: Replace Sewer Lines Without Digging
Pipe bursting in Florida is the trenchless way to replace a collapsed, root-choked, or cracked sewer line without tearing up your driveway, lawn, or tile floor. We pull a new HDPE pipe through the old one, bursting it outward as we go. If your line is backing up, sinking, or more than 40 years old, we can run a camera, give you a straight answer, and often finish the swap in a single day.
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About this service
What Pipe Bursting in Florida Actually Involves
Pipe bursting in Florida is a trenchless sewer line replacement method that pulls a new high-density polyethylene pipe through the bore of your existing failing pipe while a bursting head breaks the old cast iron, clay, or concrete outward into the surrounding soil. You keep your driveway, your oak trees, and your landscaping. We dig two small launch and retrieval pits, usually 4 to 6 feet deep, instead of trenching the full run. The new HDPE pipe carries a 50-year manufacturer warranty and is fused joint-to-joint, so roots have nothing to grab.
Florida homeowners call us for the same handful of reasons: tree root intrusion from live oaks and ficus, cracked or broken pipe after decades of soil shifting, and sewer backup during heavy rain overload. If you have been quoted a full dig-and-replace job, pipe bursting sewer repair Florida style usually costs 30 to 50 percent less because we are not restoring concrete, sod, or pavers. It is also the right call when you want pipe bursting for sewer line replacement Florida-wide without a month of yard damage.
- ✓ No Yard Destruction
- ✓ One-Day Turnaround
- ✓ Root-Proof HDPE Pipe
- ✓ Lower Total Cost
What's included
What Our Pipe Bursting Service Includes
Every pipe bursting job we run includes the full scope from camera to cleanup. You get one flat price, one crew, and one warranty. Here is what is covered, and what would be a separate add-on like hardscape restoration or a new cleanout install.
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Camera Inspection and Report
We run an Insight Vision crawler through the full line, record the footage, and give you a written condition report with defect locations. This tells us whether bursting is viable and gives you a baseline to compare against the post-job camera pass.
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Permits and Inspections
We pull the sewer replacement permit from your city or county and meet the inspector on-site. Work is completed to local building codes and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations, and you get the signed-off inspection paperwork.
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New HDPE Pipe and Fusion
The new pipe is high-density polyethylene, heat-fused joint-to-joint into one continuous length. No mechanical joints for roots to enter. Standard residential sizes are 4-inch and 6-inch, with larger diameters available for commercial runs.
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Pit Excavation and Restoration
We dig the two access pits, shore them to OSHA standards, and backfill and compact when the pull is done. Sod or seed goes back over the pits. We haul away all spoil and old pipe fragments so your yard is clean when we leave.
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Reconnection and Testing
We reconnect the new pipe to your building drain and the municipal or septic tap with pipe couplings, then pressure-test the line and run a final camera pass. You get the footage and a written pass report before we call the job complete.
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Written Warranty
You receive a 50-year manufacturer warranty on the HDPE pipe and a 5-year labor warranty from us. Both transfer if you sell the property. If a fused joint fails or the line backs up because of our installation, we come back and make it right.
How it works
How Our Pipe Bursting Process Works
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Camera Inspection
We run a sewer inspection crawler and Insight Vision camera down the line to map the pipe material, diameter, depth, and every defect. You watch the footage on the monitor with us. This takes 45 to 90 minutes and tells us whether bursting is the right method or whether sewer pipe lining is a better fit.
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Locate and Mark
A pipe locator and sonde trace the exact path of the line so we can position the launch and retrieval pits without hitting irrigation, gas, or electrical. We mark the route with paint and flags, then walk it with you. This step runs about an hour on a typical residential lot.
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Dig Access Pits
We excavate two pits, usually 4 by 6 feet and 4 to 6 feet deep, at the upstream and downstream ends of the run. A Vactor truck handles the spoil and any standing sewage. This is the only digging on the whole job and takes 2 to 3 hours.
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Burst and Pull
We feed the bursting head and new HDPE pipe through the launch pit, then pull it with a hydraulic winch. The head breaks the old pipe outward while the new pipe takes its place in the same bore. A 60-foot residential run takes 2 to 4 hours. We fuse every joint with a heat-fusion machine before the pull.
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Test and Restore
We reconnect the new pipe to your building drain and the municipal tap with pipe couplings, run a final camera pass, and pressure-test the line. Then we backfill, compact, and restore the two pits. You get a written warranty and the camera footage. Total job time is usually 6 to 10 hours.
Tools & methods
Equipment and Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
HammerHead Bursting System
Hydraulic bursting heads and winch used to break old cast iron, clay, and concrete pipe outward while pulling new HDPE through the same bore. Sized for 4-inch through 12-inch lines.
Insight Vision Sewer Crawler
Self-propelled camera crawler that records the interior of the pipe before and after the burst. Gives you footage of the actual defect and proof the new line is clean.
Picote Chain Cutter
Rotary chain cutter that shaves roots and scale off the pipe wall before bursting. Keeps the bursting head from snagging on heavy root masses.
Vactor Vacuum Truck
Removes standing sewage and excavation spoil from the access pits. Keeps the jobsite clean and lets us work in wet Florida soil without pumping into the yard.
RIDGID Sewer Camera
Portable push camera used for quick spot checks at cleanouts and for verifying reconnections at the building drain and city tap.
Pipe Locator and Sonde
Traces the exact path and depth of the existing line so the two access pits land in the right spot and we avoid irrigation, gas, and electrical lines.
Real results
Before and after.
Cape Coral Clay Line Crushed by Roots
Before
A 62-foot clay sewer line under a Cape Coral lawn had been root-cut twice in three years. Camera footage showed cracked joints, root masses at four locations, and a 1.5-inch belly where waste pooled. The homeowner was facing a full open-cut replacement across a paver patio.
After
We burst the clay and pulled new 4-inch HDPE through the same bore in one day. Two access pits, no patio damage. Final camera pass showed clean walls, correct slope, and zero root entry points. The homeowner avoided an estimated $11,000 in patio restoration.
Hialeah Cast Iron Replaced Under Concrete
Before
A 12-unit Hialeah building had original 1950s cast iron that backed up monthly. Camera inspection showed heavy corrosion, two collapsed sections, and root intrusion at the building drain. Open-cut would have meant cutting through the parking slab.
After
We burst 90 feet of cast iron with 6-inch HDPE during off-hours so tenants stayed open. The parking slab was untouched. Eight months later the building has had zero backups and no repeat service calls on that line.
Wesley Chapel Belly Fixed Without Trenching
Before
A 2003 Wesley Chapel home had a recurring clog that drain snakes cleared for a week at a time. Camera footage found a settled section with a 2-inch belly and standing waste. The line ran under a mature landscape bed and irrigation system.
After
We burst the affected 55-foot run and re-graded the new HDPE to restore proper slope to the city tap. The landscape bed and irrigation stayed intact. The clog has not returned, and the homeowner has a 50-year pipe warranty on file.
Problems we solve
Sewer Problems Pipe Bursting Solves
Most Florida sewer lines fail the same way. Here are the problems we see weekly and how pipe bursting for sewer line replacement Florida homeowners rely on puts them to rest.
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Cast iron pipe corroded through
We burst the old cast iron outward and pull new HDPE through the same bore. The new pipe handles the same flow with better capacity and will not corrode. Most jobs finish in one day with two small access pits.
Soil shifting and sinkhole damage
Pipe bursting replaces the entire run with a flexible HDPE pipe that tolerates minor ground movement without cracking. We re-grade the new line to correct slope and eliminate the bellies that caused the clogs.
Heavy rain overload backing up the line
We camera the line to find infiltration points, then burst and replace the damaged sections with watertight fused HDPE. Fewer cracks mean less groundwater entering the line and fewer storm-season backups.
Transparent pricing
Pipe Bursting Cost in Florida
$6,000 - $12,000 for most residential runs; commercial projects priced per job
Pipe bursting cost in Florida depends on diameter, run length, depth, soil, and how many fittings we have to reconnect. For 2026, most residential jobs land between $6,000 and $12,000 for a 50 to 80 foot run, all-in with permits and restoration. Commercial runs price higher. We give you a flat written price after the camera inspection, not a phone estimate, because the pipe condition drives the number. You will know the total before we dig.
You are paying for a new pipe, not a patch. The HDPE carries a 50-year manufacturer warranty, the labor is warrantied for 5 years, and you avoid the concrete, sod, and irrigation repair that open-cut replacement always adds.
01Pipe Diameter
A 4-inch residential line costs less to burst than a 6-inch or 8-inch commercial line. Larger diameters need bigger bursting heads, more HDPE, and heavier winch capacity, which raises both equipment and labor cost.
02Run Length
Most residential runs are 50 to 80 feet. Longer runs mean more HDPE, more fusion joints, and more pull time. A 150-foot commercial run can double the pipe and labor cost compared to a standard residential job.
03Depth and Soil
Deeper pits need more shoring and take longer to dig. Loose Florida sand and a high water table add dewatering and trench boxes, which is why coastal and canal-front properties sometimes price higher than inland jobs.
04Fittings and Reconnections
Every connection to a building drain, cleanout, or city tap adds labor and parts. A straight run with two connections is cheaper than a line with multiple branches, cleanouts, or a septic tank tie-in.
Proof you can check
Licensed, Certified, and Warrantied
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Florida Licensed Plumbing ContractorFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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NASSCO PACP CertificationNational Association of Sewer Service Companies
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OSHA Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration
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Backflow Prevention CertificationFlorida Department of Environmental Protection approved program
Customer reviews
What Florida Customers Say
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“Two other companies wanted to trench my whole front yard for a new sewer line. These guys ran a camera, showed me the roots crushing the clay pipe, and burst it in one day. Two small holes in the grass, that is it. The camera footage after the pull looked perfect. Saved me thousands in pavers and sod.”
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Marcus D.Homeowner, Cape Coral
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“We manage a 12-unit building and the sewer was backing up monthly. They hydro jetted, then burst about 90 feet of old cast iron with new HDPE. That was eight months ago and we have not had a single backup since. They handled the permit and the city inspection themselves, which saved me a lot of running around.”
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Elena R.Property Manager, Hialeah
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“Our line was 22 years old and sinking in one spot. They quoted a flat price after the camera inspection and stuck to it. Crew showed up at 7:30 a.m. and had water running again by 4 p.m. the same day. The 5-year labor warranty and 50-year pipe warranty were in writing. No surprises.”
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Tom B.Homeowner, Wesley Chapel
✓ VerifiedMost residential pipe bursting jobs in Florida run $6,000 to $12,000 in 2026 for a typical 50 to 80 foot run, including permits, pits, pipe, and restoration. Commercial pipe bursting Florida projects price higher based on diameter and length. Cost drivers are pipe diameter, run length, depth, soil conditions, and how many fittings need reconnection. You get a flat written price after the camera inspection, not a range.
A standard residential pipe bursting job takes 6 to 10 hours from setup to final camera pass, and we usually finish in one day. The burst and pull itself is only 2 to 4 hours on a 60-foot run. Larger commercial lines, deep runs, or jobs needing extra pit shoring can stretch to two days. You will have working sewer service the same day in almost every case.
Homeowner insurance rarely covers pipe bursting itself because most policies treat sewer line failure as a maintenance issue, not a sudden peril. Some Florida policies include limited service line coverage as an endorsement, so check your declarations page. If the failure was caused by a covered event like sinkhole damage, that is a different claim. We provide itemized invoices and camera footage you can submit.
Pipe bursting replaces the old pipe entirely with new HDPE, so it fixes collapsed, offset, or heavily root-damaged lines and slightly increases capacity. Sewer pipe lining installs a CIPP liner inside the existing pipe, which is faster and cheaper but only works if the old pipe still holds its shape. If your line is crushed or has lost more than 40 percent of its diameter, pipe bursting is the right call.
Where we deliver this service
Cities We Serve for Pipe Bursting
Our pipe bursting crews cover Florida from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic, including the I-4 corridor and the Panhandle. Whether you need residential pipe bursting FL homeowners trust or a commercial line replaced with minimal downtime, we bring the same camera-first process, the same HammerHead equipment, and the same written warranty to every job.
Cape CoralCanal-front and inland Cape Coral homes often have clay or PVC lines under a high water table. We dewater the pits, shore with trench boxes, and burst in one day without touching the seawall or driveway.View area →HialeahHialeah's dense older housing stock means cast iron and clay pipe under concrete. We burst the failed run and pull fused HDPE through the same bore, leaving the slab and driveway intact.View area →MiramarCommercial and residential lines in Miramar get the same camera-first process. We schedule off-hours bursts for strip centers and multi-unit buildings so tenants stay open during the work.View area →Boca RatonBoca Raton properties with mature landscaping and paver driveways are ideal candidates for bursting. Two small pits replace a full trench, and the HDPE ends the root problems that plague older clay lines.View area →North PortNorth Port's fast-growing neighborhoods mix newer PVC with older failing lines. We camera the run, confirm the defect, and burst short residential runs in a single day with sod restoration included.View area →Wesley ChapelWesley Chapel subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s often have settled or crushed PVC. Shallow depth and short runs make these quick one-day bursts with minimal yard disturbance.View area →Port OrangePort Orange rental properties with repeat root clogs get a permanent fix. We cut the roots, burst the clay pipe, and replace it with root-proof HDPE so landlords stop paying for quarterly service calls.View area →ApopkaApopka's mix of older homes and new construction means we see both cast iron and PVC failures. We match the bursting head to the pipe material and restore the two access pits with sod or seed.View area →TitusvilleSpace Coast soil and a high water table around Titusville call for careful pit planning. We bring dewatering pumps and time the burst around the afternoon storm pattern to keep the job on schedule.View area →Oakland ParkOakland Park's tight lots and mature trees make open-cut replacement painful. Pipe bursting keeps the excavation to two small pits and protects the root zones that shade these properties.View area →The AcreageLarge lots in The Acreage often mean long sewer runs to the tap. We burst longer residential lines with fused HDPE and re-grade to correct slope where sandy soil has caused settling.View area →EsteroEstero's newer communities and golf-course properties get trenchless replacement that protects landscaping and cart paths. We handle the permit and inspection and finish most jobs in one day.View area →Merritt IslandMerritt Island's sandy soil and Indian River water table make dewatering and shoring standard on every job. We plan pit depth carefully and keep the burst on schedule despite wet conditions.View area →Lake MagdaleneLake Magdalene homes with older cast iron and heavy oak root pressure are prime bursting candidates. We cut the roots, burst the failed run, and end the repeat backup cycle for good.View area →Golden GateGolden Gate's Naples-area neighborhoods have clay pipe and aggressive ficus roots. We camera the line, burst the damaged section, and install fused HDPE that roots cannot enter.View area →
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Sewer Line InspectionEvery pipe bursting job starts with a camera inspection. We run an Insight Vision crawler through the line, record the footage, and map defects so you can see exactly why the pipe failed before we quote the replacement.Explore →Sewer Line ReplacementPipe bursting is one method of sewer line replacement. When the line is too shallow, too short, or has too many fittings to burst cleanly, we switch to open-cut replacement and handle the excavation, pipe, and restoration in one job.Explore →
Trenchless Sewer RepairPipe bursting sits under the trenchless sewer repair umbrella alongside lining and spot repairs. We pick the method that matches your pipe condition, not the one that is easiest to sell. Trenchless work keeps your yard, driveway, and trees intact.Explore →
Sewer Pipe LiningIf your pipe is cracked but still round, CIPP lining may be the cheaper answer. We install epoxy resin liners cured in place with an inversion drum. When lining will not hold, we move you to pipe bursting instead.Explore →
Sewer Line Clog RemovalGrease buildup and root intrusion cause most backups we see. We clear the line with hydro jetting and a root cutter first, then inspect. If the pipe is too far gone to clear and keep clear, pipe bursting replaces it for good.Explore →
Tree Root RemovalLive oaks and ficus send roots straight into clay pipe joints. We cut them out with a Picote chain cutter, then camera the line. If roots have cracked the pipe, bursting replaces the section with root-proof fused HDPE.Explore →
Sewer Backup RepairWhen sewage backs into your house, we respond 24/7, clear the blockage, and find the cause. If the backup traces to a collapsed or offset pipe, pipe bursting is often the permanent fix rather than another round of clearing.Explore →
Emergency Sewer Line RepairSewage in the yard or backing into a shower is an emergency. We run emergency crews statewide, stop the flow, and stabilize the line the same day. Permanent pipe bursting replacement gets scheduled right after.Explore → Ready when you are
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One call gets a camera on your line and a flat written price, usually the same day. We are licensed, insured, and bonded, and every pipe bursting job carries a written warranty on pipe and labor. Call now and we will tell you straight whether bursting is your fix.
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