As a homeowner, dealing with burst plumbing lines is not just frustrating and a costly inconvenience. The last thing you want is a plumbing service excavating your yard and tearing down walls to access a damaged pipe. Even with homeowner’s insurance, destroying your lawn is devastating. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing, we leverage trenchless technology to provide minimally invasive solutions without compromising quality. While traditional pipe repair techniques are effective in resolving plumbing emergencies, you don’t have to destroy your precious yard.
As the name suggests, trenchless sewer line repair is a groundbreaking technique that avoids excavation and the subsequent costly restorations. Although not all trenchless solutions are completely excavation-free, the damage cannot compare to conventional digging techniques. Since plumbing service experts don’t require a giant excavator to dig your lawn, you can enjoy minimal downtime and save money. Additionally, trenchless repairs are durable and long-lasting, giving you peace of mind that everything is in top shape.
If you opt for a less invasive approach, the plumber in Ohio Valley will assess the extent of damage and recommend the best course of action to restore functionality and safety. Let’s delve into the different types of trenchless sewer repairs to help you make an informed decision.
CIPP is a common trenchless sewer line repair technique that involves inserting an epoxy resin-coated fiberglass tube into the damaged pipe and blowing it up to create a new pipe within the old one. The trusted plumber can use this technique to repair sewer and water lines with minimal disturbance to your landscape, walkways, or street. The new epoxy lining is corrosion-resistant and jointless, making it more durable than conventional lines. However, CIPP reduces the pipe's diameter, since the new line is inserted into an existing one.
Just like CIPP, pipe bursting works by inserting a new line where the old one used to be. The only difference is that it uses a bursting head that breaks and pushes the old pipe out. Plumbers recommend pipe bursting for homes with old pipes that need replacing, or small pipes for the job required. During a pipe bursting service, the technician will dig two access holes at both ends of the pipe, inserting the new line and removing the old one seamlessly.
The last and oldest trenchless sewer line repair technique is slip lining. The professional plumber will dig two holes to access the damaged line at both ends. The difference between slip lining and pipe bursting is that a plastic slip liner is inserted and pulled to seal the pipe, instead of bursting through. This innovative technique works best for larger pipes, as the liner reduces the internal diameter, restricting water flow. With that said, slip lining is preferred for commercial plumbing.
Now that you know the different trenchless techniques, you can make informed decisions based on your situation. A professional plumbing service provider can assess your needs and recommend a suitable solution to ensure you reap the benefits. The main advantages of trenchless solutions are that they require less digging, save money on yard restorations, and minimize the noise caused by loud excavators.
Even if the initial cost of professional trenchless sewer line replacement is high, the long-term benefits make it a worthwhile investment. Additionally, very narrow, old, or severely damaged pipes might not be suitable for trenchless techniques. Contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing to book a consultation with our experts and learn more about this revolutionary sewer and water pipe repair method.
