Yes, a sewer pipe can be repaired rather than replaced. Thanks to technological advances in the plumbing industry, there are new sewer line repair techniques that prevent the need for major digging projects and pipe removal.
One of the most reliable repair methods is trenchless sewer line repair. This method allows plumbers to reline the affected pipe, essentially creating a new pipe inside of the damaged one. They do this by inserting inflatable epoxy piping directly into the sewer line. Once inserted properly, the lining is inflated and cured into place.
Trenchless sewer line repair methods provide you with a like-new sewer line minus the costly and time-consuming digging required to replace a whole pipe.