What is Trenchless Pipe Repair?

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This is no longer an unnecessary expense or danger to your home. Trenchless pipe repair is a method for repairing existing sewer lines without destroying walls and foundation or removing large sections of floors. Unlike earlier versions when excavation was required to repair damaged pipes, trenchless pipe repair does not require destruction of walls or foundations. It is also less expensive, time-saving and less hazardous compared to excavation methods.

Trenchless pipe repair simply means repairing sewer lines without excavating any part of the house or building's foundation. Think of this as a long narrow trench with a tall "divergence" at the bottom where the new repaired area meets the original one. The divergence is the foundation which is dug out and the soil/dirt moved aside. A "tunnel" is then made to connect the two areas with a flexible metal pipe.

This type of repair has revolutionized home owners' lives and it makes pipe replacement a lot easier and less costly. Imagine spending thousands of dollars for new replacement piping only to find out that your old one needs replacement or repair. With trenchless technology, this is no longer a possibility because the damage can easily be fixed by merely putting in a fresh long narrow trench. Other replacement technologies such as flexible piping systems and flexible flexiglass require extensive digging and ripping of floors, foundations and walls. Trenchless technology makes this impossible.

There are two basic types of trenchless repair: the soft and hard trenchless technologies...and which one you choose will depend on the problem you're dealing with, as well as the cost, time frame and expected outcome. For example, with soft pipe repair, the work involves digging out and placing new flexible pipes inside the old cast iron pipes. When this is all done, you simply have to replace the old cast iron pipe with the flexible one and you have completely repair the problem...or so it seems to most homeowners and business owners.

trenchless sewer pipe repair - Canyon Sewer and Septic

On the other hand, hard-line sewer pipe repair requires digging out large sections of walls or floors, replacing the old pipe liners with new ones, sealing them and then replacing them. This also may seem like a simple process but if the walls have been damaged by roots and/or water, you will have to remove all excess pipe and dispose of it properly. As you can imagine, this entire process could take a very long time! Another issue involved is the fact that repairing walls with this technology is far more costly than repairing walls without this repair technique. In addition to this, the old pipes and pipe liners need to be discarded and the holes filled in before the new flexible pipe can be inserted and secured. Therefore, hard-liners are often better for smaller repairs and are used primarily for commercial and industrial applications.

With this being said, it's important to realize that there are many plumbers out there who are offering their services in the form of trenchless sewer repair to do a job well. As a matter of fact, not only are many of these companies adept at this type of work but they actually enjoy working with large commercial and industrial customers as well as residential customers. This means that when you contact one of these plumbing contractors, you will be dealing with an honest, skilled professional who loves his or her job. Once you've decided which option best suits your needs and budget, you can get started with the actual digging.

Of course, not everyone is impressed by this latest technology and it's this negative perspective that leads to misconceptions about trenchless pipe replacement. First, many people do believe that trenchless piping and liners are not durable enough and can actually lead to damage to the pipe walls. To this end, any company that is using this technology should be able to prove this and ensure that their products are indeed durable. Secondly, many homeowners are under the impression that this latest technology is expensive and thus cannot afford to replace older cast iron pipes.

For these reasons, you should ensure that you get the most thorough video inspection of your existing pipes before you even consider replacing them. You can easily hire a qualified plumbing contractor who will perform this inspection on your behalf. Although some of these contractors may charge you a few extra dollars for this service, the cost of the repair job will be less than what you would pay for brand new replacement pipes. When you consider all of these factors, it's easy to see why trenchless sewer repair has become the preferred method of repair instead of other more traditional methods.

More Info:
Canyon Sewer and Septic
1692 New York Dr
Altadena, CA 91001
626-419-0683

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on Oct 16, 21