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What Is a Trenchless Repair?

Because of a pipeline’s underground location, repairing it used to mean trenches would have to be dug to reach it and subsequently repair or replace it. Still, the technological advances made within the past few years have made it possible to do away with the oft-intrusive, time-consuming practice of digging trenches. 

Enter trenchless sewer pipe repair - the practice of fixing broken underground pipelines without the need for extensive excavation.

Understanding How Trenchless Repairs Work

Most trenchless sewer repair can be done using a variety of methods. The first is called the pipe bursting method, wherein the old sewer line is expanded and shattered from the inside at the same time as a new pipe, usually made of high-density polyethylene, is inserted to replace the old line immediately. 

Another popular method is called cured-in-place pipe lining or CIPP. This method involves inserting a sleeve or liner coated with resin into the old line. It is then inflated and cured with steam or UV light that, within minutes, lines the internal walls of the old pipes to repair any cracks or breakages. 

One final method is similar to CIPP and is called slip lining, wherein a smaller pipe is pulled in through the old pipe to replace it without removing the old pipe. The gap between the two pipes is filled with grout or connected using fittings. 

Have These Plumbing Problems? Trenchless Repairs Can Fix That!

Different plumbing issues call for different solutions, and while trenchless sewer line repair is a game-changer for many homeowners who are in a bind about their plumbing problems, there are only so many issues they can fix. Here are a few of the plumbing problems for which trenchless sewer line repair is, more often than not, the best solution:

• Pipe corrosion - Pipes corrode over time; when they do, they must be replaced. The ability to conduct extensive repiping without digging trenches is a big win for all stakeholders.
• Backed-up sewage - Clogs and blockages in sewage pipes can be reached and repaired more handily through trenchless sewer repair.
• Tree root infiltration - Tree roots sometimes invade pipes and cause them to break; this can be fixed without digging trenches.
• Cracked and broken pipes - Older pipes made of clay, lead, cast iron, or plastic can be fixed this way.
• Minor pipe misalignments - Errors in the placement of pipes underground can also be corrected in this manner.

Advantages of Trenchless Repair

The practice of digging up a trench to reach a problematic pipeline to repair it may not go away entirely. In some instances, it may become necessary to physically locate and fix a piping problem, but this is expected to happen less and less as trenchless pipe repair becomes increasingly popular, and for all the right reasons.

Trenchless repairs are more economical and save homeowners and plumbing professionals plenty of precious time and resources that could be allocated to other, more important things. Trenchless pipe repairs are easier, less laborious, and do away with a lot of plumbing excavation that could damage essential features of a house, such as driveways, walkways, and landscaping. This method also cuts repair time significantly from weeks to hours, allowing homeowners to deal with many plumbing issues handily without interrupting much of their daily lives.

About Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc

Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc is the trusted plumbing and HVAC solutions provider serving the Monterey & Santa Cruz counties. This family-owned and operated business has attended to the plumbing needs of Seaside and its neighboring communities for over 35 years. They continue to provide 24/7 emergency service to these areas, all while offering reasonable, upfront pricing. Their technicians aren’t just experts in their field but are also respectful and trustworthy, making sure to wear shoe covers indoors and clean up when the work is done. Call them today for plumbing service in Seaside, CA.

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