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What’s the Big Deal About Trenchless Sewer Repair?

Homeowners who needed underground pipe repairs in the past used to have no other option but to suffer with the slow and intrusive process of digging trenches to access underground pipes. Luckily, modern technological advances have yielded faster, more effective, and non-intrusive methods for repairing hard-to-access piping, and this comes in the form of trenchless pipe repair. 

Although they can’t be used to fix all issues in the pipes, they can fix many problems and provide many advantages over traditional repair methods requiring excavation. This post will discuss trenchless pipe repairs, when they can be used, and their benefits. 

How Trenchless Sewer Repair Works

As its name implies, trenchless repair involves repairing or replacing damaged pipelines without having to dig large trenches to access them. There are several methods to accomplish this, including:

• Pipe bursting: In this method, the damaged pipe is broken up from within while a new line is pulled in to take its place simultaneously.
• Sliplining: This method inserts a new, smaller pipe into the damaged line. The gap between the old and new pipes is then filled with grout or connected with fittings.
• Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP): Cured-in-place pipe lining involves inserting a flexible liner coated with resin that is inflated into place and cured into the damaged one to act as a new pipe.

Ideal Applications

Although they cannot be used for collapsed or incorrectly installed pipes, trenchless sewer repair has a wide range of applications. Trenchless methods can be used to repair or replace lines with minor pipe misalignment, fix damage caused by tree root infiltration, pipes that have been damaged by rust and corrosion, if not too severe, and cracks or leaks in the pipes. 

Trenchless pipe repairs are best for fixing damage to a sewer line that is minimal, like a leak or damage from tree roots entering the line. However, if the existing pipe is in bad structural condition, more traditional sewer line repair that requires digging may be necessary. A plumber can inspect the damage to determine whether trenchless repair or replacement can work. 

Benefits and Advantages

There are many reasons to consider trenchless repair methods over traditional ways of fixing damaged pipelines. One of the most important benefits of choosing this method over digging a trench for repair is that it can save homeowners a significant amount of time and money by not having to excavate. 

Because of the non-invasive nature of trenchless sewer line repairs, homeowners also end up saving money that they would have otherwise spent to repair damages to the property as a result of the plumbing excavation processes. After all, digging trenches to access underground pipes could require ripping up driveways and concrete or destroying parts of the landscaping. 

About West Plumbing LLC

West Plumbing LLC has nearly ten years of expertise serving Chandler and the surrounding areas. They offer flat-rate prices, financing options, and on-time service. Call them today for trenchless pipe repair services in Chandler, AZ. 

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