Collapsed Pipe
A fully or partially collapsed section may require excavation and replacement when lining or bursting cannot address the condition reliably.
Complete Sewer Replacement
Sewer-Line Replacement & Excavation in Northern Colorado
When a sewer line cannot be cleaned, rehabilitated, burst, or repaired reliably, Trusted Trenchless can coordinate installation of a new sewer line through traditional excavation. Our project-planning approach connects camera findings with targeted excavation, spot repair, or complete sewer-line replacement when the scope requires direct access.
- Defined Excavation Scope
- Complete Repair & Replacement Options
- Colorado-Owned & Founded
When Replacement Becomes the Right Path
Some sewer conditions require access to the full problem
Traditional excavation may be the clearest solution when the existing sewer is collapsed, missing, badly deteriorated, severely offset, incorrectly graded, inaccessible, or unsuitable for a reliable trenchless repair. Excavation also allows the sewer alignment, bedding, grade, connections, and damaged sections to be addressed directly.
Missing or Severely Damaged Sections
Missing pipe, extensive deterioration, or large structural failures may require direct access and new-pipe installation.
Grade Problems & Bellies
A low spot or improper grade may require excavation, regrading, bedding, and replacement of the affected alignment.
Severe Offsets
Large joint offsets or alignment changes may require direct correction rather than cleaning or lining.
Access or Alignment Limitations
Some routes, bends, utilities, connections, and site conditions may make excavation the better repair method.
Complete Replacement Goals
A property owner may choose a new sewer line when the existing system requires broad replacement rather than localized repair or rehabilitation.
Full Replacement or Targeted Repair?
Excavation can address one failed section or the entire sewer alignment
Targeted Excavation & Spot Repair
A localized collapse, severe offset, failed connection, belly, or damaged section may be addressed through excavation at the specific problem area.
Complete Sewer-Line Replacement
A broadly deteriorated, poorly graded, repeatedly failing, or unsuitable line may require replacement of a longer section or the full accessible alignment.
The final scope depends on camera findings, cleaning results, grade, depth, access, material, connections, utilities, soil, surface improvements, and the extent of the damage.
Replacement Method Comparison
Traditional excavation is one option—not the only option
CIPP Pipe Lining
May renew a structurally suitable host pipe from within after cleaning, preparation, and qualification.
Learn About CIPP Pipe Lining →Pipe Bursting
May install a new pipe through the existing alignment between planned access points when project conditions support the method.
Explore Pipe Bursting →Targeted Excavation & Spot Repair
May directly address a localized failure, severe offset, belly, connection, or access condition.
Explore Targeted Excavation & Spot Repair →Traditional Sewer-Line Replacement
Provides direct access to install a new sewer line when trenchless rehabilitation or localized repair is not the best fit.
Sewer Replacement Process
From camera findings to a new sewer line
01
Review the symptoms and history
We discuss recurring backups, previous cleaning, existing sewer scopes, known materials, repairs, property conditions, and project goals.
02
Inspect and define the failure
Camera findings, access, depth, grade, alignment, utilities, connections, and damaged areas are reviewed.
03
Compare repair options
We compare cleaning, CIPP, pipe bursting, targeted excavation, spot repair, and full replacement.
04
Define the excavation scope
The replacement alignment, access, trench, grade, bedding, connections, utilities, surface impacts, and project boundaries are planned.
05
Install the new sewer line
The damaged line is exposed or removed as required, and the new sewer is installed according to the defined project scope.
06
Connect, backfill, and document
Connections, flow, backfill, access areas, and applicable project documentation are completed.
Grade and Alignment Correction
Excavation provides direct control over the replacement path
Unlike CIPP lining, excavation can directly address grade, bedding, alignment, missing pipe, severely offset sections, and portions of the sewer that need to be repositioned or rebuilt.
The available replacement alignment still depends on utilities, structures, easements, access, property conditions, required connections, and the approved project scope.
Property and Surface Considerations
Plan the sewer work around the property above it
Sewer lines may run beneath lawns, mature landscaping, driveways, patios, walkways, parking areas, finished spaces, fences, or other improvements. The project plan identifies expected access, excavation areas, surface impacts, protection measures, and restoration responsibilities before work begins.
When excavation is required, the final scope identifies applicable utility-locate, permit, inspection, access, excavation, backfill, and surface-restoration requirements before work begins.
When Less Excavation May Still Be Possible
We compare replacement methods before opening the full alignment
A line that appears to need replacement may still have options. Pipe bursting may replace an appropriate line through planned access points, CIPP may rehabilitate qualifying sections, and targeted excavation may solve a localized problem without replacing the entire sewer.
Who We Serve
Sewer replacement for properties and trade professionals
Homeowners
Collapsed sewers, grade problems, failed sewer scopes, recurring backups, and replacement beneath established properties.
Property Managers & Investors
Rental homes, multifamily properties, recurring failures, tenant disruption, and planned capital replacement.
Businesses & Commercial Properties
Aging infrastructure, operational disruption, access limitations, and planned sewer replacement.
Plumbers & Trade Professionals
Excavation, replacement, camera-guided planning, specialized trenchless methods, and additional repair options.
Northern Colorado Service Area
Sewer-line replacement project evaluation across Northern Colorado
Trusted Trenchless evaluates and coordinates sewer-line replacement and open-excavation projects in Fort Collins, Greeley, Evans, Longmont, Loveland, Windsor, and surrounding Northern Colorado communities. Depth, grade, alignment, utilities, soil, access, existing pipe, connections, and surface improvements all influence the replacement plan.
Projects evaluated in:
Fort Collins
Greeley
Longmont
Loveland
Evans
Windsor
Berthoud
Johnstown
Eaton
Estes Park
Milliken
Firestone
Dacono
Wellington
Frederick
La Salle
Laporte
Mead
Severance
Timnath
Bellvue
Service availability depends on the property location, project scope, applicable contractor and permit requirements, access, and scheduling. Contact us to confirm availability for your property.
Financing Options
Financing may help move a qualifying replacement forward
Financing options are available for qualifying Trusted Trenchless services and qualified applicants. Depending on the applicant, project, and available plan, options may include promotional financing, fixed-rate installment plans, and longer-term monthly payment plans.
Approval, rates, terms, and monthly payments are determined by the financing provider after the project scope and price are defined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Sewer-Line Replacement & Open Excavation
When does a sewer line need to be replaced?
Replacement may be considered when the sewer is collapsed, missing, severely deteriorated, badly offset, incorrectly graded, repeatedly failing, or unsuitable for cleaning, CIPP lining, pipe bursting, or localized repair.
How is excavation and sewer replacement handled?
Trusted Trenchless can provide or coordinate targeted excavation, open excavation, spot repair, and sewer-line replacement when the pipe condition requires direct access. The final scope identifies excavation limits, permits and inspections, restoration responsibilities, and whether a qualified trade partner is needed for any portion of the work.
Can a sewer-line belly be repaired without excavation?
CIPP does not correct grade or remove a low spot. Some belly or grade problems require excavation, regrading, bedding correction, and replacement of the affected section.
Do you always excavate the entire sewer line?
No. The project may call for targeted excavation, spot repair, pipe bursting, CIPP lining, replacement of one section, or full replacement depending on the findings.
What is the difference between pipe bursting and traditional replacement?
Pipe bursting installs a new pipe through the planned existing alignment between access points. Traditional replacement exposes the sewer through excavation, allowing direct correction of grade, alignment, bedding, connections, and damaged sections.
Will my landscaping or driveway be affected?
Surface impacts depend on the sewer alignment, access, excavation limits, depth, utilities, and property improvements. The expected work areas and restoration responsibilities should be defined in the project scope.
Can you inspect and clean the line before recommending replacement?
Yes. Camera inspection and cleaning may help document visible conditions and determine whether maintenance, CIPP, pipe bursting, targeted repair, or replacement is appropriate.
Do you offer financing for sewer replacement?
Financing options are available for qualifying services and qualified applicants. Approval, rates, terms, and monthly payments are determined by the financing provider.
When the Line Needs a New Beginning
Build the replacement plan around the pipe and property
Trusted Trenchless provides or coordinates sewer-line replacement, open excavation, pipe bursting, CIPP lining, targeted repair, and cleaning according to the project scope and applicable requirements. We will compare the available methods and define the path that fits the project.
