Non-Invasive Sewer Line Repair?
We’ve seen the good and the bad when it comes to sewer lines, but mostly the ugly. On top of dealing with your crap everyday, your sewer lines can experience corrosion, root invasion, and the pressure of shifting soil. Needless to say, it’s not uncommon to require repairs or replacements to your line over time. If you notice issues with your sewage system, it could be due to a number of factors – all of which we’ve handled many times before:
“In the event that a portion of your line needs to be repaired, a trenchless sewer line replacement may be the most efficient and effective option.”
Broken, cracked, or offset pipes due to shifting soil, frozen ground, settling, etc.
Blockages from grease buildup or foreign objects that prohibit proper flow in the line.
Corrosion from pipe deterioration that causes collapses in the line that restrict flow.
Bellied pipes that have sunk due to ground or soil conditions and created a valley that collects paper and waste.
Leaking joints from broken seals that allow water to escape into the areas surrounding pipe connections.
Roots in the sewer line from trees or shrubs that invade, damage, and prevent normal cleaning of the line.
Off-grade pipes constructed of substandard material that deteriorates or corrodes faster than normal.
In the event that a portion of your line needs to be repaired, a trenchless sewer line replacement may be the most efficient and effective option. This method bypasses the need for extensive digging and excavation in order to save time and money while still providing a highly-effective solution with brand new piping. However, depending on the type of damage and other considerations like available access points, traditional excavation methods may be required.
So how exactly do trenchless sewer line replacements work?
Step 1: Camera Inspection
First, your RX-Plumbing expert will use the latest drain-inspection camera equipment to inspect the health of your sewer system. This will help them understand the problem and determine if a trenchless sewer replacement is suitable. Our professionals will show you the results and discuss your repair options, providing complete transparency and open communication.
Step 2: Heat Fusion
In preparation for the pipe-burst process, we dig an entry and exit hole on each end of the sewer. We then fuse together sections of pipe to create the total length to be installed. Not only does a trenchless sewer line install with minimal excavation, it provides you with a stronger joint and a more advanced system.
Step 3: Pipe-Burst Process
Finally, we pull a cone-shaped bursting head through the old pipe with the new, highly durable, high-density polyethylene sewer pipe attached to the back. The cone bursts the old 4-inch line and expands it to 5 inches while sliding the new full-size 4-inch pipe into place.
Not every sewer issue requires or qualifies for a trenchless replacement, but our team at RX is equipped with the experience and tools necessary to get the job done when needed. This method provides an efficient, cost-effective solution with minimal disruption to your time and yard, so we’re committed to providing it whenever possible. As always, you can trust RX as your personal plumbing prescription to deliver solutions best-fit to your particular problems.
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