Not all plumbers offer
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement. This is either because they don't have the training or they don't have the tools and equipment necessary.
A plumber who does Trenchless Sewer Replacement has invested in their business so they can bring you better service. There are many benefits to this type of sewer line repair over traditional methods.
If you have leaks or breaks in your sewer line, you'll want Trenchless Sewer Replacement. Here's why.
High Cost Of Labor With Traditional Sewer Line Replacement
Labor to dig up a pipe can be quite expensive. Years ago, digging was the only way to repair broken plumbing and sewer lines.
If you've ever had to repair a sewer line underneath a foundation, you'd know that traditional methods mean breaking up the foundation or digging up under the house to get to the damaged section. Sometimes walls have to be torn out as well,
All this additional labor costs a significant amount. With
Trenchless Replacement methods, you don't pay for all that labor.
Save That Landscape With Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement
With traditional sewer line replacement, a section of the landscape has to be dug up. A trench line is dug through the landscape. This may have to be through the driveway, sidewalks, patio, flower beds, and other areas.
Homeowners are often heartbroken to see that these areas they invested in are destroyed. Then they must face the cost and trouble of restoring the landscape.
With trenchless sewer line replacement, only small access holes have to be dug straight down near the damaged area. Instead of pulling out the pipe and laying a new one in, the old pipe stays in. A lining is inserted, inflated, and cured in place. The beautiful landscape stays intact.
Locating Sewer Line Leaks With Advanced Technologies
It's not always easy to find the exact location of a broken or pierced pipe. Locating the sewer line leak once required digging to find the exact spot. Today, advancements have made finding leaks quick and simple.
Most plumbers who invest in their business with Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement service will likely offer leak detection service as well.
Again, these advanced services will keep your foundation, landscape, and home intact. Some methods used for water leak detection are:
- Video Camera Pipe Inspection
- Thermal Imaging Cameras, Infrared
- Vapor Sensors
- Acoustic Microphones
- Fiber-Optic Sensing Pipeline Monitors