The Pipe Shark

Company Overview

The Pipe Shark has been a trusted name in the greater Philadelphia area since the early 1900s. Our family's dedication to installing, maintaining, and repairing main lines and sewers is unmatched. We are industry experts and the go-to source for all sewer repair inquiries. Indeed, other plumbing firms often seek our expertise or enlist us for complex repairs that are too daunting for them.

Since 2001, we have been third-generation plumbers and mechanical contractors specializing in pipe bursting. We found this work rewarding and contributed to early designs for specialized applications. Today, trenchless technology constitutes the majority of our business. We handle a lot of residential projects directly for homeowners and value those connections. Our experience extends to significant municipal and industrial projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio. Our pride lies in the variety of equipment and technologies we utilize to resolve issues cost-effectively and with minimal disruption.

James Galligan was making his way through Philadelphia in 1903, pushing a tool cart to his next plumbing repair. Today, his grandsons continue the legacy through The Pipe Shark, now utilizing the latest technologies. These technologies allow us to install and repair buried or hard-to-reach pipes without the damage and hassle of traditional excavation. We have a background in tackling complex mechanical issues and design-build projects, ranging from steam systems to medical oxygen. In our quest for a better way to replace a sewer under a historic tree, we met an inventor with a new minimal excavation method. We purchased his equipment, replaced the sewer, and saved the tree in the process. From that point forward, we have been committed to exploring better techniques for installing, repairing, or replacing piping and conduits that run under, above, or behind items people want to maintain.