What Pro-Pipe Services does

Pro-Pipe Services (legal name Professional Pipe Services, Inc.) is a U.S. provider of underground wastewater infrastructure services founded in 1992 and headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona. The company offers an integrated portfolio of pipeline inspection, cleaning, trenchless rehabilitation, cross bore prevention, vacuum excavation, utility locating, and GIS-integrated data management services to municipalities, gas utilities, engineering firms, pipe contractors, and fiber optics/telecom customers across multiple Western and Southern U.S. states.

The technical core combines CCTV pipeline and lateral launch inspection using self-steering robotic crawlers, manhole inspection, laser/LIDAR/sonar profiling for pipe geometry, vacuum (hydro) excavation for non-destructive utility exposure, and trenchless rehabilitation methods including CIPP lining, UV cure, and the InnerSeal full-wrap lateral seal system (licensed from Perma-Liner Industries). A proprietary cloud-based GIS portal accumulates time-stamped, GPS-linked inspection records that customers can integrate into existing asset management systems or receive as file/video deliverables. NASCCO-certified operators deploy company-owned equipment from regional offices, with a 24/7 dispatch center supporting emergency and scheduled work.

Pro-Pipe is a privately held subsidiary of National Underground Group, which was acquired by ORIX Capital Partners in 2017. The company makes money through project-based professional services contracts priced by scope, pipe length, diameter, and geography. Two acquisitions in 2019 (Tri-State Utilities and Accumark) and a multi-state footprint spanning Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and New Mexico support an aggressive PE-backed growth strategy. Cross bore inspection for the natural gas industry is a particularly differentiated niche due to its high safety stakes and recurring-program economics.

Name

Pro-Pipe Services

Legal name

Professional Pipe Services, Inc.

Website

https://pro-pipe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underground Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrity Management Programs & Compliance (IMP, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Reporting) (TLAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

External Pipeline Inspection & Patrol (ROW Surveys, Aerial/Drone, Ground) (TLAGALAB), Trenchless Sewer Repair (Pipe Lining/CIPP) (HSAOABAH), Pipeline Integrity (ILI/Pigging Enablement & Test Points) (EUAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Pipeline inspection services
• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Cross bore inspection
• Sewer condition assessment
• CIPP pipe lining

Headquarters

HQ city

Mission Viejo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pipeline Inspection Services: Pro-Pipe provides condition assessment services including CCTV lateral launch, CCTV pipeline inspection, manhole inspection, laser profiling, LIDAR profiling, and sonar profiling. These are project-based professional services contracted by municipalities, utilities, and engineering firms to assess infrastructure condition.
2. Cross Bore Inspection & Prevention Programs: Comprehensive cross bore inspection programs for natural gas energy and telecommunication providers. Managed through a proprietary portal where data can be integrated into GIS databases or delivered via file or video format. This is a specialized, recurring service program.
3. Trenchless Repair & Rehabilitation: Includes CIPP lining, UV cure, and lateral lining services (including InnerSeal full-wrap connection lining) for repairing and rehabilitating sewer and storm drain infrastructure without excavation.
4. Pipeline Cleaning & Vacuum Excavation: Pipe cleaning services for pipes of any diameter, including debris removal, scale removal, and root intrusion cleaning. Vacuum excavation (hydro excavation) services for non-destructive exposure of underground utilities.
5. Utility Locating & GIS Data Management: Utility locating services combined with GIS integration for underground asset mapping and management. Data deliverables include inspection video, GPS coordinates, and comprehensive reporting for infrastructure planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pro-Pipe Services provides project-based underground pipeline inspection, cleaning, and trenchless rehabilitation services for sewer, storm drain, and utility infrastructure. Its core work centers on cross bore inspection and prevention programs for natural gas and telecom utilities, supported by CCTV pipeline and lateral launch inspection, manhole inspection, laser/LiDAR/sonar profiling, GIS-integrated data management, vacuum excavation, utility locating, and CIPP/UV-cure trenchless rehabilitation including InnerSeal lateral connection lining.

Product overview

Pro-Pipe Services is a comprehensive wastewater infrastructure company offering a unified portfolio of inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation services for underground pipelines. The core offering centers on cross bore inspection and prevention programs, supported by multiple inspection technologies including CCTV (pipeline and lateral launch), laser profiling, LiDAR profiling, and sonar profiling. Rehabilitation services include CIPP lining and UV cure trenchless repair methods. Additional services encompass vacuum excavation, pipeline cleaning, and utility locating. Data solutions with GIS integration and cloud-based portals enable comprehensive asset documentation and management. The company serves municipalities, gas utilities, engineering firms, and pipeline contractors across multiple U.S. locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cross Bore Inspection Comprehensive cross bore inspection and prevention program for utility owners — primarily natural gas energy and telecommunication providers — designed to eliminate risks from utility lines horizontally drilled through existing wastewater infrastructure. Delivered with GPS-linked GIS data integration via a proprietary portal.
• CCTV Pipeline Inspection Closed-circuit television inspection of sewer and storm drain pipelines using state-of-the-art camera and video technology to deliver visual condition assessment for municipalities, utilities, and engineering firms.
• CCTV Lateral Launch Inspection Robotic lateral launch system that inspects sewer mains and service laterals directly from manholes, providing comprehensive examination without invasive digging; can inspect up to 1,000 feet of mainline in a single run.
• Manhole Inspection Inspection services for manholes to assess structural integrity, detect corrosion, and identify joint failures as part of broader sewer condition assessment programs.
• Laser Profiling Advanced laser profiling for precise measurements of pipe deformation, ovality, deflection, and structural shifts during condition assessment.
• LiDAR Profiling Light Detection and Ranging profiling to generate high-resolution 3D models of pipe interiors, ideal for large-diameter or complex pipelines.
• Sonar Profiling Acoustic profiling for assessing pipe interiors in silted or surcharged lines where camera visibility is limited or obstructed.
• GIS Integration Geographic Information System integration services that transform inspection data into GIS-compatible assets, enabling real-time data access and comprehensive documentation for infrastructure planning and asset management.
• Data Solutions Portal Integrated data management solution including a cloud-based portal, GIS-based time-stamped inspection libraries, and digital documentation for compliance, record-keeping, and asset management.
• CIPP Lining Cured-in-place pipe lining service that creates a seamless new pipe within existing damaged pipes, extending pipe life by 50 years or more without excavation.
• UV Cure Rehabilitation Ultraviolet light curing technology for trenchless pipe rehabilitation, providing fast and efficient pipe restoration without excavation.
• InnerSeal Lateral Connection Lining (via Perma-Liner) Full-wrap lateral seal connection lining installed via Pro-Pipe's licensed installer relationship with Perma-Liner Industries; lines laterals from the mainline to the property line/foundation and meets ASTM F2561, using 100% solids epoxy with hydrophilic rubber O-rings for a permanent non-leaking connection at the mainline-lateral junction.
• Vacuum Excavation Non-destructive vacuum (hydro) excavation using pressurized water to break up soil, which is then vacuumed into a debris tank, minimizing the risk of damaging underground utilities during exposure.
• Pipeline Cleaning Specialized cleaning services for pipes of any diameter to remove debris, scale, or tough deposits and improve hydraulic efficiency, including debris removal, scale removal, and root intrusion cleaning.
• Utility Locating Services to accurately locate and map underground utilities to prevent costly utility strikes and support safe excavation, combined with GIS data integration for underground asset management.

Quantifiable outcome

• CIPP lining provides a 50+ year expected lifespan for rehabilitated pipes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Perma-Liner IndustriescoreTechnology or Integration · 21 February 2018Pro-Pipe partnered with Perma-Liner Industries in February 2018 to become a licensed installer of the InnerSeal system — a full-wrap lateral seal connection using CIPP technology that lines laterals from the mainline to the property line or foundation. The InnerSeal system meets ASTM F2561 and incorporates 100% solids epoxy with hydrophilic rubber O-rings for a permanent, verifiable non-leaking connection. This partnership enables Pro-Pipe to provide comprehensive main/lateral connection lining services nationwide, expanding its trenchless rehabilitation capabilities to address inflow and infiltration (I&I) at the critical mainline-lateral connection point.
• NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies)minorOthersPro-Pipe is a member/partner of NASSCO, which provides NASCCO operator certification programs. NASSCO promotes standards and best practices in the sewer inspection and assessment industry.
• NASTT (National Association of Sewer Service Companies — trading as NASTT)minorOthersPro-Pipe is a partner of NASTT, a trade organization promoting trenchless technology throughout North America.
• CWEA (California Water Environment Association)minorOthersPro-Pipe is a partner of CWEA, a professional association for water environment professionals in California.
• AGA (American Gas Association)minorOthersPro-Pipe is a partner of the American Gas Association, representing natural gas utilities — a key customer segment for Pro-Pipe's cross bore inspection services.
• TGA (Texas Gas Association)minorOthersPro-Pipe is a partner of the Texas Gas Association, supporting its operations in Texas.
• CCG (likely California Cartage or similar regional association)minorOthersPro-Pipe is a partner of CCG, listed alongside other industry association logos on its homepage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Envirosight: Envirosight designs and manufactures robotic CCTV pipeline inspection systems used by sewer service contractors and municipalities — a comparable technology peer on the inspection equipment side.
• Pure Technologies (Xylem): Pure Technologies, now part of Xylem, provides pipeline inspection and condition assessment for water and wastewater infrastructure — a broader incumbent in the pipeline integrity monitoring space serving similar utility customers.
• CUES Inc. CUES is a major manufacturer of pipeline inspection equipment (CCTV, sondes, lateral launch) used by municipal utilities and contractors — overlapping with the technology side of Pro-Pipe's robotic inspection capability.
• Aegion Corporation: Aegion (parent of Insituform Technologies) is a larger, established infrastructure services company specializing in CIPP lining and trenchless rehabilitation — overlapping with Pro-Pipe's rehabilitation offering but operating at significantly greater scale across broader services.

Direct peers

• BLD Services: BLD Services provides underground utility locating, vacuum excavation, sewer inspection, and pipeline assessment services — comparable to Pro-Pipe's utility locating, vacuum excavation, and CCTV inspection offerings.
• Ace Pipe Cleaning: Ace Pipe Cleaning is a sewer and drain cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation contractor serving municipal, industrial, and commercial customers — directly comparable in service mix (cleaning + CCTV + rehab) to Pro-Pipe.
• Spiniello Companies: Spiniello Companies specializes in sewer cleaning, CCTV inspection, CIPP lining, and trenchless rehabilitation for municipal and utility clients — a direct peer in the integrated underground infrastructure services market.
• Rangeline Group: Rangeline Group provides underground utility locating, vacuum excavation, sewer lateral inspection, and cross bore prevention services — directly comparable to Pro-Pipe's cross bore inspection and utility locating business lines.
• National Power Rodding Corporation: National Power Rodding provides sewer and pipeline cleaning, inspection, and trenchless rehabilitation services — a comparable field-services competitor in the underground infrastructure maintenance space.
• Hydromax USA: Hydromax USA provides sewer pipeline inspection, cleaning, and underground infrastructure assessment services across multiple US states — directly overlapping with Pro-Pipe's CCTV inspection, cleaning, and condition assessment offerings for municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pro-pipe
• Facebookfacebook.com/pro-pipe-1551687275098792

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Pro-Pipe Services