possible to dig under a tree?

[Caduceus]

If the tool and compressor are owned by or rented by the plumber, there should not be a significant difference in the cost. If you bore 25 feet the labor, machine, backfilling, etc. is eliminated. If I were to bid the job, the costs would offset each other.

[Caduceus]

I should also remind you that if an obstruction is hit by the bit and it cannot continue, you may have to go back to trenching as the only method of replacement.

[tr888]

Thanks, the information is very helpful.

[lordofthepipes]

you could also look into directional boar.

[Royer123]

Originally Posted by Mr_David

Usually when I've had a problem with a water line that has failed below a large tree I just reroute it around the tree.

Good for all

I had a problem when such plans will be better to have on hand to know what happens just below the tree and the tree also depends sometimes trees have very deep roots,

if what is sought to the least possible damage to the tree

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[Another-Plumber]

Originally Posted by Mr_David

Usually when I've had a problem with a water line that has failed below a large tree I just reroute it around the tree.

thats what i was thinking david

[tr888]

As the OP, I'll just add that the original question was prompted by the fact that we have an easement under our neighbor's yard to access the water main. The two lots used to be one large corner lot. The former owners of the large corner lot divided it into two smaller ones, back in the 1940s, and a house was built on the new lot. The new house has access to the water mains (which run along their street not along ours) by way of an easement that crosses under their side yard. So it's not clear to me how much freedom we would have to relocate the trench. On the other hand, it's not clear to me how much freedom there was to plant a tree directly above the water supply line, given the existing easement. Water company says not to worry; if the line is in good condition the tree roots won't seek it out.