Updates From This Business
The underground utility experts
TrenchFree™ Trenchless Plumbing offers expert… read more
Trenchless Sewer, Water, Non-Disruptive Solutions!
TrenchFree, is the pioneer in Non-Disruptive… read more
Verified License
Yelp confirmed a business or employee license.Portfolio from the Business
Sponsored
Sewer Replacement
2 Photos
Highlights from the Business
Free estimates
15 years in business
Available by appointment
Offers commercial services
Parts & labor commitment
References available
Photos & videos
Services Offered
Verified by Business
Review Highlights
“Carlos as promised sent a tech to hydrojet and clear the line for me for free while waiting for the replacement.” in 35 reviews
“Felipe and crew at TrenchFree gave us a good quote and we're out the next day to fix the line.” in 11 reviews
“Ernie is such a great guy to talk with during all of this, and was responsive to phone calls when we had questions.” in 10 reviews
About the Business
Business owner information
Juan D.
*No Indoor Plumbing* -Trenchless Sewer, Water, Gas, Conduit Pipe Bursting, Pipe Lining, Directional Drilling. Storm Drain cleaning, repair, replacement. -Trenchless Water Main Installation, Repair and Replacement -Trenchless Sewer Line Installation, Repair and Replacement -Trenchless Underground Pipe Installation, Repair and Replacement -Trenchless Electrical Pipe Installation, Bore Guard, PE pipe -CIPP, Cured in Place Pipe -Pipe Lining -HDD, Horizontal Directional Drilling -Underground Sewer Video Inspection and Locating. Septic tank conversion, Septic tank abatement, Septic tank abandonment,
Location & Hours
Amenities and More
Ask the Community
Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about TrenchFree.
People also searched for
Recommended Reviews
Overall rating
133 reviews
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
- Yvo S.Saratoga, CA3316Feb 19, 2014
Fantastic, Professional, efficient and responsible!
Trenchfree completed my sewage connection with the city in Saratoga (trenchless way), demolished my septic tank, and kept my deck, landscape in the same perfect condition. Their pricing is reasonable, and competitive. From the first person I dealt with (Freddy) , to their work team, led by Carlos, each and every personnel was professional and knowledgeable in their position. They were there to make sure each and every process were carried out correctly. (Moving and re-planting trees, opening and putting back decks..etc) I was present during several city inspector's visit, and was very satisfied with how proficient Carlos resolved issues with the inspectors. This was a very big job for my property, and therefore I was very very tedious with my questions. Carlos and Freddy were patient in answering my questions, made sure I was 100% satisfied and updated. Project was finished by date promised. Definitely recommend this company!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 12, 2024
Thank you for highlighting our trenchless expertise, competitive pricing, and the professionalism of our team! We take pride in exceeding expectations and ensuring minimal disruption to your property. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're glad we could deliver a smooth project completion!
- Andrew C.San Jose, CA64459Aug 22, 2024
I needed my main water supply line replaced after it started to leak in my front yard. I got 5 quotes and Trench Free wasn't the lowest bid or the highest, it was fair. They explained everything the best. Their quote was complete and knew and discussed the building code with me. They understood the pros and cons of all the materials and different methods. So they gained my trust. Then the execution of the project was perfect and on-time... and trench free. Which mattered a lot when I had done most of the design and planting in my yard... and the kids loved watching the horizontal drill, pretty cool.
Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - 664082966Dec 1, 2023
TrenchFree is an exemplary business and the online favorable reviews are true.
Unfortunately, we had to replace a residential sewer line which was original to the house. TrenchFree was so professional and clear with the work scope, no hidden costs or surprises.
Carlos, their estimator/sales manager, was quick to diagnose what our sewer line needed, showing us with a camera. He's very personable to negotiate the work contract terms. From Jose to handle the contract, to Antonio to schedule the work, and the onsite crew of Hector and his teammates -- everyone was topnotch.
TrenchFree took care of all the details.
They handled having the gas line sprayed in advance and obtained the permit to add a city street clean out valve. They met the city inspector for the permit to be signed off on and backfilled all the dirt and poured new cement for a new house clean out valve. They kept us updated with the progress along the way.
The trenchless sewer line replacement itself took about 6 hours of which the water was shut off for 2 hours.
Their prices are very fair considering this is a labor intensive job that often requires permits. Of course you should get other bids but you'll find out that TrenchFree is the leader because this is their specialty.Helpful 2Thanks 2Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
We strive for clear communication, top-notch service, and minimal disruption, and it's fantastic to know we achieved that for you. Thank you for choosing us and for the kind review!
- Jeff A.Los Altos, CA44112Jul 15, 2024Updated review
I'm late writing this follow up review. Everything went off without a hitch! We are very satisfied with the speed at which they fit us into the schedule, the friendliness of the workers (my apologies, I forgot their names!!), and the quality of the job they did. It passed inspection the first time, and they compacted the dirt that they had to dig out to put in the cleanout at the property's edge. Finally, the price was hard to beat, so when factoring that into the equation, we unreservedly recommend TrenchFree. Thank you to all who worked our job.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
We understand the inconvenience a clogged drain can cause, and we're happy to help with your upcoming sewer line replacement and ensure proper cleanout installation.
We appreciate your feedback about the shower cleaning and will discuss it with our technicians.
Thank you for choosing Drain&Water! We look forward to completing your sewer line project.Mar 15, 2024Previous reviewSo our house is 67 years old and has an asbestos-cement (AC) sewer lateral that has some sort of crack in it. The toilet at the end of the under-house sewer drain (a few feet before the drain exits the house) hasn't been flushing properly for at least three months, so we started collecting bids. About two or three weeks later (three days ago), before we had chosen a provider, there were air bubbles coming up out of all the toilets for 20 - 30 minutes. After that, none of the toilets could be flushed, but thankfully the sinks still all drained okay. First I called our regular plumber, who has been helping us for 40 years (his father then the son) but because we only have a three inch cleanout (not the proper four inch) at the edge of the house where the sewer line starts, he could not reach the backup with his snake.
So I called TrenchFree, who had submitted a quote a couple weeks earlier (to replace our lateral sewer line,) they said that if we picked them to perform the job, they would come out for free to clear the line. Their bid was reasonable, so we signed the contract and the next day they came out with a big truck with various equipment to clear the obstruction. Axel and his assistant Ramiro worked tirelessly but because our house (built in 1956) only has a couple of 2" roof vents, one 3" roof vent, and a 2" clean out on the side of the house at the start of the line, they tried for an hour but were unsuccessful in clearing the problem.
But no worries, we agreed they would return the next day to install the two-way cleanout in the ground at the side of the house where the sewer drain exits the house to head for the street. But then, they found a four inch cleanout just outside the bathroom where the sewer drain exits the house, a cleanout that I have been unaware of for some 40 years. (This is part of why I said they went above and beyond what we expected - I never thought for a moment they would find this long-buried cleanout.) Within about 20 minutes, they had cleared the clog, and two of our three toilets flush like gang-busters again. The 3rd one, the last one before the sewer drain exits the house, flushes with less vigor, but it's been that way for months so perhaps the toilet itself has a problem. It is a newer toilet than the other two that flushes using less water, so that might be a factor, but, when it was first installed it worked just fine. We may just buy a new toilet and put an end to the frustration of not being able to use the master bathroom for solid matter.
Anyway, I want to thank Axel and Ramiro for an excellent job and making it so we can use our own toilets again instead of driving to nearby businesses. If I had anything to say that could be improved upon, it would have been for them to come inside and clean the showers where sewer water came up into. However, I didn't tell Axel that there was debris in the water so maybe he assumed all was fine. Plus, I'm not sure it's part of their job to come inside a client's house and do such a thing. Regardless, I am completely thrilled at their hard work, and ingenuity in finding the cleanout (other companies asked if there was a cleanout but when I said "No" they didn't bother to try to find one.)
Thank you again Axel, Ramiro, and TrenchFree for the life-saving assistance you provided us today. I look forward to the replacement of the lateral sewer line and the appropriate cleanouts required by modern code. If problems remain, and we're pleased with the rest of the job that TrenchFree does, we'll be asking for a quote to replace the 4" cast iron sewer drain under the house.
Lastly - I tried to post a video of what it looks like when air bubbles come up out of a toilet bowl, but I guess Yelp doesn't support that. It's not too hard to imagine though, and my point is, don't ignore it if this happens! It probably means you've got some kind of blockage. We were lulled into complacency because when it did this six months ago, the problem self-corrected so we ignored it and did nothing. Boy are we sorry about that, because we couldn't use any of our toilets for solid matter for a full three days. It's *VERY* inconvenient to have to drive to a local grocery store just to use a toilet. - Cat S.Los Gatos, CA78128May 20, 2024Updated review
they are still here. they have been at Bonnie View for 5 years now and everything is harder with Trench Free. I feel like I'm living in a Sarah Winchester nightmare. they have to dig a trench, but it doesn't work, they have to drill a hole but it harder than they thought and now jackhammers hammer away. It's a nightmare with no end and it's all harder with Trench Free.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
We sincerely apologize for the disruption at Bonnie View Mobile Home Park. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to reach out to us directly at
https://www.drainandwater.com/ so we can address your concerns and find a solution to minimize further disruption.Jun 21, 2023Previous reviewTrench free has been at bonnie view mobile home park in los gatos for what seems like forever, but I'm sure it's just 3years!.. It would be easier to dig a trench
- Kirk G.Redwood City, CA01529Jun 2, 2023
A fabulous company. Very competitive rates. High quality work. In addition, our job site had a complication with tougher than expected compacted soils. They powered straight through.
Directional boring is such a superior method compared to cut and cover if you can get away with it. For our sewer lateral, TrenchFree made the math work.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
We're thrilled to hear our trenchless methods saved the day! Thank you for choosing Drain & Water, and for the kind words about our competitive rates and hard work. We appreciate your business!
- bob audyski ..Cambrian Park, San Jose, CA01Mar 7, 2024
Courteous, and punctual. Cleaned up afterwards and completed the job as stated in the contract. Very knowledgeable in work management and wasted no time!
Would recommend this company to repair your plumbing needs!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
We're thrilled to hear we could fix your plumbing quickly and efficiently. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping Santa Clara County with their plumbing needs!
- Linda W.San Jose, CA028Nov 15, 2023
I called TrenchFree and spoke with Gabriel explaining the possibility of a main waterline leak to the house. He set up an appointment that afternoon at 4.
Antonio showed up right at 4:00. He was very nice and thorough checking the grounds and connections. We walked the whole water main line and checked to see if my water meter showed any movement.
After a few minutes of watching the meter and having no movement on the water gauge he determined there was no leak and to Periodically check the ground, connections and water gauge for possible signs of leaks.
His quote if I was to have needed the water main line replaced was what I would consider a fair price!
I will use this company in the future and I would recommend you give them a call.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled Antonio could provide a fast, thorough inspection and peace of mind. We appreciate your kind words about his professionalism and his fair pricing. We're always happy to help, and we'll be here if you need us in the future!
- Mayank A.San Jose, CA0282Mar 14, 2023
TrenchFree did a superb job of installing a new water main line without breaking an inch of my concrete. The task was complicated and the opening at the front of the house was quite small. Yet they didn't touch any concrete at all.
They were very confident from the get go about handling this task easily. Their price was the lowest amongst 3 quotes that I got and it was completed in just a day. The main line was of copper and no joint whatsoever underground. From the meter to the main entrance, one single pipe.
Highly recommend them. They have the right people & machines to get the job done. They were very thorough in ensuring the sewer line wasn't impacted due to the underground drilling. They put a camera from the sewer vent on the top of the house, all the way until the cleanout to ensure nothing was impacted.
Their foreman Armanda was excellent to work with. And Antonio made the process very smooth from the quote to completion.
Oh also, they were very helpful & prompt in setting up a temporary water main within an hour of me detecting a massive leak. They came in after hours and got the job done quickly to ensure we had a water in the house.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
We pride ourselves on using trenchless technology to minimize disruption, and it sounds like our team delivered a seamless solution. Thank you for recommending us - we truly appreciate your business!
- Jeffrey C.Millbrae, CA71213Mar 2, 2023
I hired Carlos and his crew to replace my old sewer lateral. For a week I had problems with sewage backup at my home. Paid a few plumbers to hydrojet the line and report all clear. After the line continued to backup I got a few inspections and quotes. Found out my line was made out of Orangeburg pipe and was deteriorated. Trench free came in at the best price for pipebursting and replacement. It took a couple of weeks for his crew to come and do the job. In between the wait the line clogged again. Carlos as promised sent a tech to hydrojet and clear the line for me for free while waiting for the replacement. His crew did an excellent job and I have had no further issues with my line. He even modified the original quote to reduce the cost after his team decided it was unnecessary to replace my old clean out. Thanks Trenchfree!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Juan D.
Jul 15, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We understand the inconvenience caused by the initial backups, and appreciate your patience during the scheduling process. We're glad Carlos' crew resolved the issue with the Orangeburg pipe using our trenchless method, and that the line is flowing smoothly now. We also appreciate you mentioning the adjusted quote - our goal is to provide clear and fair pricing. We're happy to help keep Santa Clara County's homes running smoothly!
- renee m.Alamo, CA03313Feb 19, 2024
We got a bid from them, the person who provided the bid was knowledgeable and friendly but their bid came in 300% higher than any of the other bids (we got 5 others). I ensured the materials were the same so 300% higher made no sense at all. We got the work done for a lot less cost with a very high quality contractor. The pricing was just ludicrous.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0