Well-maintained sewer lines are a critical component of every home that runs smoothly. When there is a problem with the sewer line, it can create havoc. If your sewer line is in need of repair, it doesn’t necessarily translate to extensive disruption and the cost that comes with it. Instead, there are basic levels of sewer line repairs that progressively increase in relation to how costly and disruptive they are. These include hydro-jet cleaning, trenchless repairs, and traditional trenching. A trusted Pennsylvania sewer repair pro at American Sewer Specialist is standing by to effectively assess and address your repair needs.
Identifying the Underlying Issue
Before repairs can be made, the underlying problem must be identified. This is often achieved with high-definition cameras that are snaked through the pipes and afford a bird’s eye view of any existing problems in the process. The camera is inserted through an existing access point, such as a cleanout, which makes the practice noninvasive.
Hydro-Jetting
Hydro-jetting uses highly pressurized water to blast sewer lines clean. In the process, it clears away any buildup that has accumulated on the pipes and can burst through some blockages, including roots. If your repair needs are minimal, hydro-jetting may be all that’s required. Often, however, hydro-jetting is used in conjunction with other repair methods.
Trenchless Repairs
Instead of digging a trench to excavate the pipe being repaired, trenchless repairs minimize the need for digging, which also minimizes disruption. With trenchless methods, a hole is drilled at both ends of the pipe being repaired, and these serve as the access points for repairs.
There are two primary forms of trenchless repairs.
CIPP
CIPP refers to cured-in-place (CIPP) lining, which involves inserting a tube that’s saturated in epoxy into the existing pipe. Once the tube is in place and inflated, the epoxy adheres to the inside of the old pipe and dries in place, creating a new seamless pipe inside the old one. This is a good, no-dig repair method for all the following:
- Cracks
- Leaks
- Root intrusion
Pipe Bursting
Pipe bursting is the repair method of pulling a new pipe through the damaged section of an existing pipe. As the new pipe is pulled forward, it breaks the old pipe away, leaving the new one in its place. Pipe bursting works well when a section of the sewer line has collapsed or bellied.
Traditional Trench Repairs
Traditional repairs involve digging a trench that exposes the damaged pipe, which allows access for repairs. The process is far more disruptive and time-consuming than other kinds of repairs. However, when the problem is very serious, or the current pipes are very old or inferior to begin with, trenching is more likely to be the best solution.
Call an Experienced Pennsylvania Sewer Repair Specialist Today
The dedicated Pennsylvania sewer repair pros at American Sewer Specialist have earned a solid reputation for helping customers like you resolve their plumbing problems with professional repairs that support peace of mind. Learn more about what we can do to help you by contacting us online or calling us at 724-879-8130 today.
