How to bore under a sidewalk fast and cheap 

Wow! That is so great! You have inspired me to keep sharing landscaping tips. I really appreciate your story. You just made my day. 😃

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Thank you! I love doing it.

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The pressure is usually good enough from a hose. It’s also the shape of the fitting that helps and the volume of water helps to push stuff out of the way. You could use a shorter garden hose to reduce pressure loss

I always recommend taking pictures of any project. Sometimes I include a tape measure in the photo. Also, an “as built” drawing helps. Regarding the flex vs rigid pipe- you can use either. The advantage to the flexible pipe is that you don’t have to dig as long of a trench to install it. With rigid pipe and a short trench, the pipe tends to angle downward. Which is okay for narrow sidewalks, but for wider areas can get quite deep. If you plan on replacing the pipe/hose later, I would recommend using a larger pipe to bore under and then leave it. That way you can slide the smaller diameter pipe through it later. Hope this helps.

It works most of the time. Wish I knew this a long time ago

This particular sidewalk was a dream. There is an advantage to going just below the sidewalk. It’s usually backfill so the rocks are smaller and less roots.

I found one. It is Spears part no. 1429-129. Here is a link to Amazon. You might be able to find it other places too. amzn.to/4bVvgZZ

I have tried this method on a driveway. But I substituted the black poly for something more rigid like Sch40 PVC. You can get 10 or 20 foot lengths. The connections should be glued too. And because it is more rigid, the trench on the starting side needs to be longer.

I get my parts through a wholesaler, but here are a couple links. Prices fluctuate often. www.dbcirrigation.com/buy/product/sw1429-129-1x3-8-swing-pipe-ins-coupling-100sw/465?text=1%22+poly+insert+x+3/8 www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/poly-insert-spiral-barb-coupling-1-in-x-3-8-in-insert-x-spiral-barb

True. It works most of the time. But I have struggled with some sidewalks.

Cheap enough to try first, then ramp it up if it does not work.

True. It does help, and I forgot to mention this, often the poly pipe has a slight curve to it. So if you put the curve facing up(towards the concrete) and the clamps on the bottom side, it helps guide along the bottom of the sidewalk, and the clamps don’t get hung up as much.

You shouldnt have clay at this depth under your walkway.

That's why we don't have walkways.@@poprocks315