--- title: Plumbing Articles Sacramento | Plumbing Blog | Pipe Bursting description: Pipe Bursting | Read our plumbing blog for Sacramento plumbing tips, the latest drain repair technology, plumbing articles, and recent Express Sewer & Drain projects. --- 24/7 Immediate Response: **(916) 970-1234** CSLB# 882660, UDOC #11923731-5501, OCCB #233125 [ Express Sewer and Drain ](https://www.expresssewer.com/) ** # Express Sewer & Drain Blog Plumbing Articles from Sacramento, CA ### Get One of the Top 50 Plumbing Blogs Directly to Your Inbox! ### Get One of the Top 50 Plumbing Blogs Directly to Your Inbox! ![offset pipe](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/offset_pipe.png?width=538&name=offset_pipe.png) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology), [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing) Along with pipe deterioration and collapse, pipe offset damages are one of the most problematic things a homeowner can be faced with in terms of plumbing. Not only are offset pipelines a pain to fix, but also an expensive project few see coming. Traditionally, you would have to call a professional plumbing team and get the pipe in question manually excavated; this meant significant landscaping, material, and labor fees. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/the-best-way-for-homeowners-to-handle-offset-pipes) ![trenchless glossary](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/trenchless_glossary.png?width=538&name=trenchless_glossary.png) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology) When we first introduce today’s high-efficiency pipe repair solutions to our customers, the barrage of new terms, techniques, and technologies can leave some more confused than before. What exactly is pipe bursting? What about directional boring? Better yet, how do these technologies make pipe repair affordable for me? [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/bid/359413/the-ultimate-glossary-to-all-things-trenchless-pipe-lining) ![trenchless water line replacement cost](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/trenchless_water_line_replacement_cost.png?width=538&name=trenchless_water_line_replacement_cost.png) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology), [Pipe Leaks and Repair](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-leaks-and-repair) Leaky pipes and flooded floors are not ideally what people enjoy coming home to after a tiring work day. Who wants to deal with trying DIY plumbing repair quick fixes and attempting to find an after-hours plumbing service, on top of cleaning up in an attempt to limit water damage? You guessed it- no one does. Luckily trenchless water line replacement is a great, cost-effective solution to help you in times of need. Keep reading to learn more about trenchless water line replacement costs. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/5-ways-to-save-with-trenchless-water-line-replacement) ![orangeburg trenchless pipe repair](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/orangeburg_trenchless_pipe_repair.png?width=538&name=orangeburg_trenchless_pipe_repair.png) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology), [Pipe Leaks and Repair](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-leaks-and-repair) Orangeburg pipe systems, primarily developed in Orangeburg, New York until the 1970s, were the most common sewer pipelines until their replacement by PVC and ABS pipelines in recent decades. These pipes, made of wood pulp and pitch, easily absorbed moisture and deteriorated over time, losing their structural integrity and growing brittle. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/bid/337311/can-orangeburg-pipe-be-repaired-with-trenchless-technology) ![pipe bursting in Sacramento](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/file-238521309-jpg/images/tric_pipe_bursting.jpg?width=538&name=tric_pipe_bursting.jpg) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology) Purposefully burst a pipe? Why in the world would you do that? Well, for those not familiar with different plumbing procedures, it's easy to see why you might take this view. As strange as it sounds, though, bursting pipes is actually a very effective method for repairing them. Basically, pipe bursting is a procedure of pipe repair, that doesn't involve digging trenches. Just as its name suggests, the repairer of the pipe intentionally breaks the existing pipe using mechanically applied force. The resulting pipe fragments are forced into the ground, and a new pipe is then pulled in to replace the original one. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/bid/306812/what-are-the-benefits-of-pipe-bursting) ![Repairing vs. Replacing Water Pipes in Sacramento](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/file-542027097-jpg/images/repair_vs_replace_water_pipes.jpg?width=538&name=repair_vs_replace_water_pipes.jpg) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology), [Pipe Leaks and Repair](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-leaks-and-repair), [Water Heaters](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/water-heaters) Discovering you have a burst water pipe on your hands is never fun. You have several options once this problem arises at your Sacramento home. You can repair the water pipe or you can replace it. Your ability to simply repair it will be contingent on just how severe the condition of the pipe is in. Replacing water pipes in Sacramento can be costly, so evaluating the condition of your water lines is crucial when it comes to budgeting for plumbing systems. Other factors will influence your decision as well. For example, if your plumbing pipes are many years old, then you may want to consider replacing it altogether rather than attempting to fix it. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/bid/337060/repair-vs-replace-water-pipes) ![water line replacement](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/file-1082860201-jpg/images/express_photo_1.jpg?width=538&name=express_photo_1.jpg) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology) When you think about a water line replacement, a few things will likely come to mind. For one, you wonder if your lawn is going to be absolutely ruined. Even more burdensome will be the main water line replacement’s toll on your bank account, you might expect. Despite all the costs, however, it’s not as if you can just live on without a functioning water line. It’s a sacrifice you, along with many other homeowners, will eventually have to make. But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be this way? [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/bid/349248/10-facts-everyone-should-know-about-water-line-replacement) ![Avoid digging with pipe bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_291988358.jpg?width=538&name=AdobeStock_291988358.jpg) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology) Your drains are draining slowly and your toilet is slow to flush. You’ve used homemade solutions to clear your drains. You’ve broken out the plunger and eventually the auger. Despite all your attempts, nothing has seemed to work! [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/consider-pipe-bursting) ![Orangeburg sewer pipes may need to be replaced](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Orangburg_sewer_pipe.jpg?width=538&name=Orangburg_sewer_pipe.jpg) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology) Were your sewer pipelines installed between 1945 and 1972? The odds are they were made from a material called Orangeburg. Sewer pipes made from this material are comprised of tar paper, making them brittle and light. [Read More](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/use-trenchless-technology-for-orangeburg-pipes) ![](https://www.expresssewer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/How_to_Estimate_the_Cost_of_Pipe_Bursting_in_Sacramento.jpg?width=538&name=How_to_Estimate_the_Cost_of_Pipe_Bursting_in_Sacramento.jpg) Topics: [Pipe Bursting](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/pipe-bursting), [Plumbing in Sacramento](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/plumbing-in-sacramento), [Trenchless Technology](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/trenchless-technology), [Home Plumbing](https://www.expresssewer.com/blog/topic/home-plumbing) Having a damaged or broken pipe in your sewer system is one of the worst things that you can encounter. These unfortunate events tend to happen at the most inopportune moments and can cause financial hardship. 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