Trenchless Technology
Pipe rehabilitation with minimal excavation
Behind the Scenes Technology
Trenchless Pipe Repair in Kansas City
Kissick Construction has partnered with LMK Technologies to complement our extensive suite of services with their industry-leading Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) solutions. Our professionals are also skilled in the services of pipe bursting and slip lining, other technologies allowing owners to replace or renew their buried pipelines. CIPP, pipe bursting, and slip lining all renew sewer infrastructure without the need for extensive traditional excavation. This preserves existing landscaping and infrastructure while providing a safer, faster response than dig and replace, and a more cost-effective solution for the owner or municipality. Our trenchless technology services renew service life and expand system capacity for our municipal and government clients.
Trenchless Technology Services
HydroVac
Our hydro excavation truck uses high-pressure water and suction to expose below ground utilities safely and efficiently. When below ground lines are unknown or known to be crowded, hydro excavation can be incredibly useful. Kissick has it’s own hydrovac truck and trained crew.
Pipe Bursting
The pipe bursting technique puts a new PVC sanitary line in place of failing vitrified clay pipes. The new line is pulled behind a conical ram which expands and breaks apart the clay pipe. Limited excavation is required but the bulk of the run is not trenched. Kissick has undertaken extensive projects utilizing pipe bursting such as the Middle Blue River Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
CCTV Inspection
CCTV inspection is a quick and cost-effective way to obtain vital information about the interior condition of any system. Kissick’s camera trucks deploy specialized camera vehicles that roll through pipes 4″ and larger without excavation or significant service interruption. Video inspections are a standard component of our trenchless pipe lining but can also be a separate service to assess conditions or perform post-work inspections.
CIPP Lateral Lining
Sanitary sewer laterals of 4″ to 8″ diameter can be lined using Kissick’s CIPP (Cast-In-Place-Pipe) Trenchless Technology. The line is hydro-jetted to clean it and video inspected. A resin impregnated lining is blown into the pipe with a bladder that is then filled with steam, curing the resin. Connections to existing lines are installed similarly and the rehabilitated line is returned to service with minimal down time.
Kissick Construction and LMK Technologies, a winning combination
Kissick Construction is a licensed installer for the CIPP methods and products of LMK Technologies. Our crews operate within the four-state region surrounding the Kansas City metro area.
Using state-of-the-art equipment and an experienced workforce, we perform all types of underground utility work, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water lines. With decades of experience in site utilities, we complete work efficiently, on time, and under budget.
Leadership
DAVID KISSICK | Vice President / Estimator
Expertise
Utilities, Trenchless Technology, Site Development
About
David has served in many capacities at Kissick during his 20+ years of experience. From low-man on a crew to pipe foreman to “gopher” in the office to estimating and managing multi-million dollar projects, David has experienced a lot in his young career. David serves as an estimator on a variety of underground utility and earthwork projects. He has also led the firm’s expansion into self-performing trenchless sewer pipe rehabilitation work.
Fun Fact
He is a 5th generation Kissick in the construction business. He has 5 children with his wife Monica, and a Border Collie named Roxy.
Benefits of Kissick’s Trenchless Technology
Extensive Training and Experience
Our crews have years of experience and benefit from LMK classroom and on-the-job site training.
Quality Assurance
The lining materials we use are fabricated in LMK’s manufacturing facility and are subjected to the manufacturer’s quality assurance and quality control processes prior to shipping.
Made in the USA
All LMK Technologies products are 100% American made.
LMK Approved Equipment
Our mobile CIPP trailer uses proprietary equipment that is fabricated and approved by the manufacturer, and is exclusively used for proper T-Liner installations.
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