Pelican Underground is a licensed, insured, and bonded commercial sewer line repair company serving Greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. It repairs and rehabilitates commercial sewer lines for offices, restaurants, hotels, healthcare, industrial, and multi-tenant properties — using trenchless CIPP lining, pipe bursting, and spot repair, with excavation only when a line is collapsed. NASSCO-certified crews, camera-verified diagnosis, minimal downtime, and emergency response. Free commercial assessment available.
Your commercial property’s underground systems work around the clock—until they don’t. When sewer lines back up, drainage ducts overflow, or utility piping fails, every minute of downtime costs money. That’s why more property managers are turning to commercial pipe lining in New Orleans as a faster, less disruptive solution. Whether you manage industrial facilities, retail properties, municipal systems, or healthcare campuses, maintaining your buried infrastructure isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Pelican Underground delivers commercial pipe lining New Orleans underground infrastructure solutions that keep your underground systems functioning reliably. From routine inspections to emergency repairs, we use proven trenchless technology that fixes problems without destroying your property. Pelican Underground employs NASSCO-certified specialists trained in PACP, MACP, and LACP protocols, providing reliable trenchless sewer solutions across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
We serve Alexandria and Central Louisiana with expert vertical stack lining, CIPP services, and drain cleaning for multi-story buildings and residential properties. Our trenchless sewer repair services extend to Covington and the Northshore region, where we specialize in solutions for aging pipe systems in established neighborhoods. We offer expert trenchless services for Houma and Terrebonne Parish, tackling unique coastal challenges with no-dig pipe repair solutions. Our reliable stack lining and pipe repair services are available for Slidell‘s multi-family residential and commercial buildings.
Pelican Underground is a commercial sewer line repair company serving Greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, licensed, insured, and bonded, with NASSCO-certified (PACP/MACP/LACP) crews. It repairs and rehabilitates commercial sewer lines for offices, restaurants, hotels, retail centers, healthcare and education campuses, industrial facilities, and multi-tenant buildings. Because a sewer failure at a business means lost revenue, Pelican leads with trenchless methods — CIPP lining and pipe bursting — that restore lines from the inside through small access points, keeping operations running and avoiding excavation of parking lots, slabs, and landscaping. Every job starts with a video camera inspection to pinpoint the problem, followed by the fastest appropriate repair: lining for cracked or root-intruded pipe that still holds shape, pipe bursting for collapsed or badly deteriorated lines, spot/point repair for isolated defects, and conventional excavation only when a line cannot be rehabilitated in place. Emergency response is available for active backups.
Buried pipeline networks face constant threats. Tree roots snake through joints in sewer lines. Corrosion eats through metal access chambers. Ground movement cracks concrete culverts. Age deteriorates pipe materials, whether they’re HDPE, PVC, or concrete.
The challenge? These problems stay hidden until they become emergencies. A small crack becomes a collapse. Minor root intrusion turns into a complete blockage. That’s why proactive maintenance and modern repair methods matter.
Traditional repairs meant one approach: dig it all up. Excavate parking lots. Disrupt operations. Spend weeks rebuilding. Trenchless installation and rehabilitation methods offer a smarter solution.
We access your systems through existing maintenance holes, inspection pits, or small entry points. This means minimal surface disruption, faster project completion, and significantly lower costs. Our vertical stack lining New Orleans service allows your business to stay operational while we restore your infrastructure from the inside with our commercial pipe lining in New Orleans, LA
Our high-definition camera systems travel through utility trenches, duct banks, and cable conduits, documenting every inch. We identify cracks, corrosion, blockages, and structural weaknesses before they cause failures.
Our trenchless rehabilitation portfolio includes industry-leading CIPP lining solutions, enabling municipalities to repair aging pipelines with minimal surface disruption and community impact.
For deteriorated manholes, wet wells, and other critical vertical structures within your underground network, our specialized trenchless vertical stack lining technique provides a structural, corrosion-resistant renewal solution without disruptive excavation.
Blockages don’t wait for convenient timing. Our team provides comprehensive underground infrastructure solutions that include specialized services such as industrial drain cleaning to ensure high-capacity systems remain clear and fully operational.
Pelican matches the method to the pipe’s condition, confirmed by camera inspection first.
| Method | When it’s used | Commercial benefit |
|---|---|---|
| CIPP lining | Cracked, corroded, or root-intruded pipe still holding shape | No excavation; tenants/operations stay in place |
| Pipe bursting | Collapsed or badly deteriorated line needing replacement | Full replacement without open trench |
| Spot / point repair | Isolated defect in an otherwise sound line | Fast, low-cost, targeted fix |
| Camera inspection | Diagnosis before any repair | Evidence-based scope and quote |
| Excavation (when required) | Line cannot be rehabilitated in place | OSHA-compliant, done only when necessary |
Last updated: July 2026
Trenchless commercial sewer repair typically costs 30–50% less than open-cut replacement once excavation, disposal, traffic control, and surface restoration are included, and most repairs finish far faster — often 1–3 days versus 1–3 weeks for excavation and rebuild. For a business, the bigger saving is continuity: repairs run through small access points, so parking lots, storefronts, and tenant spaces stay usable and the property keeps operating. Pelican’s crews follow NASSCO inspection protocols and ASTM-compliant lining materials, and document the line with before-and-after video.
Pelican Underground rehabilitated a major research university’s failing sewer lines — 600 feet of pipe running 25 feet below a campus with buildings too close to excavate safely. Using Saertex UV-cured GRP (CIPP) lining installed through existing access points, the team relined both a 300-foot, 24-inch main and a 300-foot, 12-inch line in a single weekend, with zero trenching and zero disruption to campus operations. The renewed lines meet a 50-year minimum design life.
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When excavation is necessary, we follow strict trench safety (OSHA) protocols. Our crews use proper shoring and shielding in all excavation channels and burial ditches. We select appropriate bedding materials, meet compaction requirements, and engineer backfill zones to prevent future settling. Trench drains are installed where needed to manage water and protect structural integrity.
Manufacturing and Industrial
High-capacity drainage systems that can't afford downtime get preventive care and rapid emergency response.
Commercial Real Estate
Shopping centers, office parks, and hospitality properties maintain property values and tenant satisfaction with reliable underground systems.
Municipal and Government
Cities and parishes across the state manage aging infrastructure efficiently with our municipal sewer repair Louisiana programs — cost-effective trenchless rehabilitation.
Healthcare and Education
Hospitals, nursing homes, and schools need repairs that won't disrupt critical operations or put occupants at risk.
Pelican Underground LLC is a Louisiana-licensed contractor (LSLBC License #67347) and an active Nu Flow Technologies certified installer, serving homeowners, businesses, and municipalities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Every commercial and industrial pipe rehabilitation services project we complete is performed by licensed, insured technicians and backed by our written workmanship warranty.
Commercial underground infrastructure solutions encompass all services needed to maintain, repair, and rehabilitate buried utility systems serving commercial properties. This includes inspection, cleaning, trenchless repair, and when necessary, traditional excavation of sewer lines, drainage systems, utility piping, and access structures. These solutions minimize business disruption while restoring system functionality and extending infrastructure lifespan.
Trenchless repair accesses pipes through existing access chambers or small entry points rather than excavating the entire pipe run. For CIPP lining, we insert a resin-saturated liner into the damaged pipe, position it precisely, then cure it with heat or UV light. This creates a new, seamless pipe inside the old one with a 50+ year lifespan—all without tearing up your property.
Timeline varies by project scope and repair method. Trenchless repairs typically complete in 1-3 days for most commercial applications. Traditional excavation and replacement may take 1-3 weeks or longer, plus additional time for surface restoration. Emergency repairs often restore service within 24-48 hours, depending on the problem’s severity and location.
Common failure causes include aging pipes beyond their design life, tree root intrusion through joints, corrosion from soil chemistry or industrial chemicals, ground settlement creating misalignment, improper installation or bedding, increased flow from facility expansion, and lack of preventive maintenance. Many commercial properties have infrastructure 30-50+ years old that’s approaching or past its expected lifespan.
Absolutely. Trenchless technology was developed specifically for situations where excavation is impractical or impossible. We regularly repair and rehabilitate pipes running beneath buildings, parking structures, landscaping, roadways, and other sensitive areas. By working from inside the pipe, we avoid disturbing what’s above it.
We recommend inspections every 2-3 years for most commercial properties. Facilities with heavy usage, older infrastructure, or previous issues benefit from annual inspections. Properties with mature trees nearby should inspect more frequently as root intrusion can develop rapidly. Regular inspections catch problems early when repairs are simpler and less expensive.
Trenchless repairs typically cost 30-50% less than traditional replacement when you account for all expenses. While per-foot pricing may seem similar initially, traditional methods require excavation, disposal, new pipe installation, backfill, compaction, and complete surface restoration. Trenchless methods eliminate most of these costs while completing work much faster with minimal disruption.
Yes. Modern CIPP liners and coating systems meet or exceed the structural strength of new pipe. They’re engineered to last 50+ years and resist corrosion, chemical exposure, and root intrusion. Because they’re seamless and jointless, they eliminate the weak points where traditional pipes typically fail. Many engineers prefer rehabilitated pipes over replacement for long-term reliability.
We respond rapidly to emergency calls with 24/7 availability. Our team quickly assesses the situation using camera inspection to identify the problem’s exact location and cause. We then determine the fastest repair method to restore service—often using trenchless spot repairs that complete within hours or days rather than the weeks traditional excavation requires. Our goal is minimizing your downtime and operational impact.
Your commercial property's underground infrastructure represents a significant investment. Protecting it requires expertise, modern technology, and proactive maintenance. Whether you need routine inspection, preventive care, or emergency repairs, Pelican Underground delivers solutions that work. Contact us today to schedule a comprehensive assessment of your underground systems and discover how our commercial solutions can save you time, money, and headaches.
