Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement in Cheltenham, PA
Replace your sewer line without digging up the yard
Pipe bursting pulls a brand-new sewer line through the old one. Two small holes instead of a trench across your yard, driveway or sidewalk. We camera the line first and show you exactly what is wrong.
Call us if
- It keeps backing upThe drain gets cleared, then backs up again a few weeks or months later.
- Roots keep coming backTree roots grow into the old clay joints no matter how often it is cleaned.
- A camera found a problemA break, a sag (belly), crushed Orangeburg pipe or rusted-out cast iron.
- You are buying or sellingYou need a sewer inspection with video, or the inspection failed.
- You got a big quoteSomeone quoted a full dig and you want a second opinion before you sign.
How we replace a sewer line in Cheltenham
Pipe bursting vs. lining vs. digging
| Pipe bursting (what we lead with) | Lining (CIPP) | Open trench | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | A brand-new seamless pipe | A coating cured inside the old pipe | A new pipe |
| Digging | Two small holes | Usually one or two access points | A trench the whole length |
| Works on badly broken or sagging pipe | Yes, the old pipe is split apart and replaced | No, it needs an intact pipe to line | Yes |
| Yard, driveway, sidewalk | Mostly untouched | Mostly untouched | Dug up and restored |
We lead with pipe bursting because it gives you a new pipe, not a patch inside an old one. Lining can be the right call for an intact pipe, and some jobs still need digging. The camera tells us which, and we show you why.
Sewer line replacement in Cheltenham
We serve Cheltenham and the rest of eastern Montgomery County from our base in neighboring Delaware County. Many homes here still have their original sewer lateral, often clay tile or cast iron. Roots get into the joints, cast iron rusts from the inside, and lines sag over the years. When the camera shows the line is done, pipe bursting replaces it from two small holes instead of a trench across the yard, driveway or sidewalk. We pull the local permit and meet the inspector.
More towns we serve in this area: Wynnewood · Wyncote · Penn Wynne · Elkins Park · Penn Valley · Glenside
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What customers say
★★★★★
“Craig's team completed a full trenchless sewer and trap replacement efficiently and at the quoted price. Craig offered a free estimate and walked me through the issue and options. He managed the permit process with the township, completed the work on the communicated schedule, and left the workspace in the expected condition.”
Google review★★★★★
“We knew we had a challenging sewer replacement (300 feet of pipe bursting), but it became even more challenging once the guys got into it. The dedication and commitment from this team to get us completed was unfathomable. These guys worked through heat waves, thunderstorms, and down pours daily and nothing seemed to stop them. After seeing how this team handles adversity, I would hands down, highly recommend them for any sewer project. No project is too complex for them!”
Google review★★★★★
“Advanced Drains was great to work with. They repaired and replaced part of our sewer line. Everything was done as discussed and as scheduled. […] The crew that came to do the job – Mark, Tom and Greg – was also great. Thorough, constant communication, answered questions, did what they said they would do when they said they would do it. Would definitely use again.”
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Questions we get in Cheltenham
Do you have to dig up my yard?
Usually not. Pipe bursting needs one small hole near the house and one near the street. The camera tells us if your line needs something different, and we tell you before any work starts.
How long does it take?
Most residential lines are done in one to two days once the permit is in. Rain can push a day.
Do you handle the permit and inspection?
Yes. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection and meet the inspector.
How much does it cost?
Every line is different: length, depth, and what is at the street. We camera it first and give you a written price. Financing is available on larger jobs.
Is my sewer line my responsibility?
In most Delaware County towns the homeowner owns the lateral from the house to the connection at the street main. We can show you where yours connects on the camera video.