11/14/2025
Myth: Pipe bursting is too disruptive to use in built-up areas.
Fact: When properly planned, pipe bursting can be executed with minimal surface disturbance and limited impact to surrounding infrastructure.
Rather than digging up an entire street, PW Trenchless uses a bursting rig and HDPE pipe to fracture and replace the existing line underground. This method may reduce:
🔹 Surface excavation
🔹 Haul-away and backfill volumes
🔹 Traffic and community disruption
As with any trenchless approach, the success depends on site conditions, pipe material, and alignment, but when it fits, pipe bursting can be a cost-effective and low-disruption solution.