No one enjoys spending time thinking about their sewer and wastewater system. For this reason, it can often come as an unpleasant surprise when you discover your drainage pipes have become cracked or broken. This means that you’ll need to immediately give your system some thought and attention.
Residential homes are all equipped with a plumbing system that is designed to remove the wastewater from their homes either via a connection to a local municipality sewer system or a septic tank system. A main drain comes from your home to connect to either of these systems and is buried underground. If you’re connected to a municipal sewer system, the line typically runs from your property including across your yard and driveway down into the street. Unfortunately, this means that if there is damage to your sewer line, it can be a complicated issue to deal with.
In the past, if you had a broken or damaged sewer line, your only repair or replacement option was to have the line excavated. This meant having a large section of your yard and driveway dug up, with the hole remaining for days or even weeks. Fortunately, this is no longer the only option.
Trenchless repair was developed over 15 years ago and this technology has dramatically changed the techniques for repairing and replacing underground pipes and sewer lines.
As the name suggests, trenchless repair does not require a trench to be dug. This is a minimally invasive repair technique that only requires two holes to be made at either end of the affected section.
Trenchless repair does require state of the art equipment and innovative materials to repair broken sewer lines. Since it is less intrusive, the repair can be conducted more quickly and you won’t need to worry about rectifying the damage caused to your landscaping.
If you’ve noticed some plumbing issues around your home, you may wonder if you have an issue with your sewer line. But there are more subtle signs that you need to be aware of. These include:
The term “trenchless repair” actually involves a number of techniques. These include:
With so many technologies and techniques, it may seem difficult to choose which one is most appropriate for your project. There are a number of factors you’ll need to consider to make an informed decision.
There are some scenarios where some trenchless techniques may not be possible. So, it is important to consult an experienced, professional plumbing contractor. Your contractor will be able to guide you through the impact of the various techniques and technologies to help you make an informed decision.