Stop the Flood Before It Gets Worse

In most cases, no. Allied All-City Inc. uses trenchless repair technology — pipe lining and pipe bursting — that allows us to fix or replace a burst pipe from small access points at each end of the damaged section, without digging a full trench across your property. Your landscaping, driveway, and yard stay protected. In rare situations where the damage is too severe for trenchless methods, we'll walk you through what's needed and why before any digging begins. Transparency is part of how we work.

Both are trenchless methods, but they work differently. Pipe lining involves inserting a flexible, epoxy-saturated liner inside the existing damaged pipe and curing it in place — essentially creating a new pipe within the old one. It's best when the pipe is damaged but still mostly intact. Pipe bursting replaces the pipe entirely by pulling a new pipe through the old one while simultaneously fracturing the old pipe outward into the surrounding soil. We assess which method is right for your situation based on a camera inspection before we start any repair work.

The most common cause on Long Island is frozen pipes during winter. When water freezes inside a pipe, it expands and the resulting pressure can crack or split the pipe wall. But pipes also burst due to age and corrosion — especially in older homes with cast iron or galvanized steel lines — tree root intrusion that gradually cracks joints, water pressure spikes, and ground shifting over time. Sometimes pipes fail at improperly joined sections. A camera inspection after the repair helps identify any other vulnerable sections in the line so you can address them before they become emergencies.

Most trenchless burst pipe repairs are completed within a single day. The timeline depends on the length of the damaged section, the repair method used, and how accessible the pipe is from the surface. Emergency shutoff and initial assessment happen as soon as we arrive. The actual repair work — once we've confirmed the diagnosis via camera — typically takes a few hours. We finish every job with a camera verification pass to confirm full restoration before we leave. We don't close out a job until we're certain the line is flowing correctly and the repair is solid.

Coverage depends on your specific policy and the cause of the burst. Most standard homeowner's insurance policies cover sudden and accidental pipe failures — like a freeze crack during a cold snap — but may not cover damage caused by slow corrosion or gradual deterioration that went unaddressed. We recommend calling your insurer as soon as the burst occurs and documenting the damage with photos right away. Allied All-City Inc. can provide a detailed written estimate and post-job report, which most insurance companies require when processing a claim for pipe-related water damage.