Is there a downside to directional boring?
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Plumber26 on May 07, 2012I would call your local inspections dept. to see what they say. Our area will not allow it b/c the inspector wants to see pipe depth, material, things of that nature. I'm assuming your plumber and/or the other guy are pulling a permit for this job?Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on May 08, 2012I my area...most dig regular "trenches" as we live in the ROCKY Mountains..Our frost depths are 5 feet on average and the boring machine have trouble with those depths for plumbing work...there are more common for electric.Helpful Reply
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Plumbrite on May 08, 2012Other than the cost I am not aware of a downside, I have worked with several companies doing this, and have never had a problem.Helpful Reply
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Ricardo B on May 08, 2012The less disruption of the upper terrestrial, the BETTER! I say... DO IT. The only downside is a possible collapse while boring... The solution though is easy... bore to the side of it. The only thing lost is a little extra drilling time.Helpful Reply
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Plumber26 on May 08, 2012Ricardo, normally they bore the hole and pull back a sleeve though to run your pipe in. I mean, it's an awesome way to do the job without destroying the yard. Just that some inspectors want to see the pipe in the ground (or be difficult, whatever you want to call it) ;-PHelpful Reply
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