Skiwi Pipe Bursting

05/29/2026

05/20/2026

Not all underground pipe is the same!

This quick demo shows why HDPE pipe is often used for trenchless sewer line replacement.
Unlike older, more rigid pipe materials, HDPE has flexibility built into it. That matters underground, where soil shifts, roots grow, and pressure changes over time.
For homeowners, the goal is simple: a stronger underground replacement with fewer weak points and less disruption to the yard when trenchless replacement is possible.

05/09/2026

We had an awesome time yesterday at the Salem RidgeYaks baseball game! Huge thank you to the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce for having Skiwi out for the event.

We loved meeting so many people from our community and handed out over 60 lbs of FREE peanuts throughout the game! 🥜⚾

Best of all, it was a true family business event — our kids were right there helping us hand out peanuts and enjoy the night with everyone.

We truly appreciate the support and look forward to more events like this across Southwest Virginia!

05/01/2026

New blog is up on the Skiwi website!

If you have a septic system, it helps to understand the difference between your septic tank and your drain field — because they do two very different jobs.

In this blog, we break it down in simple homeowner-friendly terms, including:

✅ What the septic tank does
✅ What the drain field does
✅ Why one can be working while the other is failing
✅ Common warning signs homeowners should not ignore

Read the full blog here:
https://www.skiwipipebursting.com/septic-tank-vs-drain-field-whats-the-difference/

04/23/2026

WHAT IS PIPE BURSTING?!?!

Here’s when it can be the right solution👇

Pipe bursting is a trenchless way to replace an underground sewer/water line without excavating the entire run.

You might be a good candidate if you have:
• Repeated backups or clogs that “keep coming back” 🚽
• Root intrusion in an older sewer line 🌳
• A crushed/collapsed section ⚠️
• An old clay/cast iron line that’s simply at end-of-life 🏠
• A line under landscaping, patios, driveways, or other hard-to-dig areas 🌼

It replaces the whole pipe with a new one—so you’re not patching the same problem forever.

✅If pipe bursting isn’t the best fit for your situation, we can also do a traditional dig replacement.

If you’re in SW Virginia and dealing with any of the above, Skiwi Pipe Bursting is the crew to call—clean work, the right equipment, and a straight answer on the best option (trenchless or traditional).

Call or message us anytime— we're happy to point you in the right direction, even if you’re just trying to understand what’s going on!

-Skiwi Pipe Bursting
Serving Floyd • Roanoke • Blacksburg/Christiansburg & surrounding areas

🌐skiwipipebursting.com
📞Call/Text: (540) 762-1020

03/27/2026

Underground Plumbing Issues?

A lot of homeowners assume an underground plumbing problem automatically means their yard has to be torn up. That is not always the case.

Skiwi Pipe Bursting specializes in trenchless pipe replacement, which can often allow sewer and water lines to be replaced with far less disruption than traditional excavation.

If you have been putting off an underground plumbing issue because you do not want to damage your yard, driveway, or landscaping, there may be a better option.

Skiwi Pipe Bursting
Underground Plumbing Specialists
(540) 762-1020
www.skiwipipebursting.com

03/11/2026

🌷 Spring is almost here. Is your underground plumbing ready? 🌿

A lot of homeowners assume a failing sewer line means their entire yard has to be dug up. In many cases, that is not the only option.

Pipe bursting is a trenchless replacement method that allows underground lines to be replaced with far less surface disruption than traditional excavation. That means a cleaner process, less mess, and less damage to the property you work hard to maintain.

If you have been putting off an underground plumbing issue because you do not want your yard torn up, now is a great time to learn about a cleaner solution.

Contact Skiwi Pipe Bursting to learn more about trenchless sewer line replacement in Southwest Virginia.

Skiwi Pipe Bursting | Underground Plumbing Specialists
📞 (540) 762-1020
🌐 www.skiwipipebursting.com

02/27/2026

Ever stood over a slow drain thinking, “I’m not paying someone for this—where’s the magic bottle?” 😅

Drain chemicals can help sometimes… and they can also create bigger problems if the issue isn’t a simple, single-fixture slow drain.

In our latest blog, we break down the types of drain chemicals, what they actually do, when they’re reasonable, and the situations where they tend to backfire (think: standing water, older plumbing, septic systems, or multiple drains acting up).

✅ Read it here: https://www.skiwipipebursting.com/drain-cleaner-chemicals-when-to-use-them-and-when-to-avoid-them/

If it feels like more than a basic clog (main line / septic / underground issue), that’s what we specialize in.

📞 (540) 762-1020

Learn when drain cleaner chemicals can help a slow drain—and when they can damage pipes or septic systems. Safer alternatives and warning signs included.

02/25/2026

Before You Landscape This Spring…

As the weather warms up, many homeowners are starting to think about yard cleanup and landscaping projects.

If underground plumbing issues are on your to-do list, this is a great time to handle them before your yard is in full spring mode.

Skiwi Pipe Bursting specializes in underground plumbing, sewer line replacement, inspections, and trenchless solutions to help protect your property while fixing the real issue.

If you want to get ahead of it this season, give us a call.
📞 (540) 762-1020