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FOUR BENEFITS OF TRENCHLESS SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT
admin • July 20, 2017
Tree roots are a real problem when they invade your sewer line. They form clogs that cause your sewer to back up, and they can even multiply so much that the roots crack the pipe. To keep problems under control, you'll need to have the pipe snaked or cleaned out with a hydro jet so your sewer empties properly. You may have to repeat this process every few years to keep your drain clear because the roots keep growing back.
The only permanent solution is to have the drain replaced so roots can't work their way inside the pipe. Trenchless sewer replacement is the least disruptive way to have this work done. Here's why it is much better than the old way of digging up the damaged pipe.
YOUR YARD IS SPARED
One of the best things about trenchless sewer replacement
is that your yard isn't dug up. It's only necessary to dig two holes in your yard to gain access to the ends of the pipe. The old way of replacing a damaged sewer line involved digging a trench the entire length of the sewer pipe. This work was necessary even if the pipe was under a sidewalk, shed or landscaping. This old method causes major disruption to your property and could require the removal of beautiful trees and flowers.
TRENCHLESS REPAIR MAY SAVE MONEY
Since you won't need to tear up your yard to replace the sewer line, you'll save money on restoration costs. Depending on the configuration of your sewer line and where it joins the main city sewer drain, you could incur significant expenses when it comes to restoring damage caused by digging up an old line. When you have trenchless replacement done instead, it doesn't matter if the old pipe is under a building or sidewalk since the old pipe doesn't have to be dug out of the ground.
THE REPAIRS ARE OFTEN QUICKER
When you have trenchless repairs done, a new liner is pushed or pulled through the old pipe. The liner is then inflated and held in place while it dries and hardens. This process is quicker than digging up and replacing an old line. So you'll be able to use your plumbing much quicker, and your family won't be inconvenienced as long.
Plus, all you'll need to do to restore your yard is place sod or grass seeds over the areas where the holes were dug to insert the liner.
PIPE LINERS ARE SEAMLESS AND STRONG
One big advantage of having an old sewer pipe replaced with a liner is that the liner is one continuous piece of material when it cures. It's the same as slipping a long, plastic pipe inside the old, clay pipe. With pipe liners, there are no seams or cracks for the tree roots to work loose. A pipe liner will put an end to your tree root problem since the roots have no way to get inside the pipe and cause clogs.
The first step to repairing your damaged sewer line is to have a video inspection of the pipe. This inspection determines the nature of the problem and the extent of the damage. You'll be able to view the inside of the pipe on a monitor so you know exactly what is going on under the ground. A video inspection also helps the contractor determine the exact location of the problem as well as the depth and layout of the pipe.
If the old pipe is full of roots, your contractor may clean it out first with a hydro jet so there is plenty of room to slide the liner through. Once the liner is in place, your contractor will allow it to harden into the form of a new pipe that should give you as many as 50 years of service.
If you're tired of fighting tree roots in your sewer line or if your line has collapsed and is blocked or leaking, then call Ernie's Plumbing & Sewer Service for an expert assessment of the situation and prompt, professional line replacement.
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