Most people don’t give much thought to their home’s or business’s plumbing system. However, most activities must cease when something goes wrong until we complete the proper repairs. Two options for fixing a damaged sewer pipe are traditional and trenchless sewer line repair. Knowing how these repair methods work will help you decide as a home or property owner.
You have a choice regarding replacing a water or sewer line. You can go with traditional excavation methods or choose trenchless line replacement. Apollo Plumbing offers both.
We believe you deserve all the facts so you can make an informed decision.
Which is right for you: Traditional vs. Trenchless
Traditional water line repair is costly and comes with a limited lifespan. Trenchless, on the other hand, is affordable and is a longer-lasting solution. Trenchless is far less labor intensive and, therefore, less expensive. It will only take hours for a Trenchless repair while traditional repair takes days.
Why Choose Trenchless Water Line Replacement?
Water line repairs or replacement costs make them something that gets put off or avoided. Aside from the time needed, there’s the destruction of landscaping and interruption to daily life.
Trenchless water line replacement by Apollo Plumbing eliminates most of those issues. We need only create two small holes and can complete a project, many times, in a single day—while the existing water supply is still in use.
Three reasons Trenchless Water Line Replacement Makes Sense
- Faster: Most projects completed in a single day
- Cleaner: No messy excavation
- Affordable: Less manpower, Less time
Why choose Apollo Plumbing For Trenchless Water Line Replacement?
Since this is likely a once-in-a-lifetime purchase, it’s important you choose experienced professionals who will get the job done right the first time. Apollo Plumbing experienced crews have completed hundreds of trenchless projects from Tacoma to Marysville—and may places in between. As with every service we provide: You call. We come. It’s fixed. Guaranteed. And, of course, we’re not done till you’re delighted.
When Do You Need a Sewer Line Repair or Replacement?
A typical sewer lateral has a lifespan of about 50 years. However, tree root intrusion, corrosion, shifting soil, or mineral buildup may shorten that lifespan. Recognizing the signs of a failing sewer pipe could help you avoid a catastrophe. Those signs include
- Low water pressure
- Soggy or muddy areas in the lawn
- Rusty or dirty water
- Gurgling pipes
- Slow drains
- Sewage odors in the yard or ground floor
- Increasing water bills
What Is the Traditional Sewer Repair Method?
Ever since indoor plumbing was invented, damaged pipes needing repair or replacement required excavation. This involves bringing in heavy equipment, excavating the entire length of the pipe, removing the old pipe, and installing a new one. This process is time-consuming, messy, disruptive, and harmful to lawns and landscaping.
How Does the Trenchless Sewer Line Repair Process Work?
Trenchless sewer line repair requires little to no excavation. Only require one access point to the pipe. This access point can be an existing sewer clean-out or main drain opening. Requires one additional access point at the end of the pipe. A pulling unit, powered by a hydraulic pump, pushes through the old pipe and pulls a new pipe liner or pipe in place. Once the new liner is in place, it’s cured with hot air, steam, or chemicals. The curing process takes a few minutes to a few hours. We can restore water and sewer service once the new pipe’s joints and seals have cured.
When to Choose Traditional VS Trenchless Sewer Line Repair?
We can fix all leaky, damaged, or broken pipes with the trenchless sewer line repair method. The trenchless method works on clay, cast iron, concrete and plastic pipes. It can be used on small-diameter residential and large-diameter commercial, industrial and municipal pipes. Trenchless sewer pipe repairs are the trusted solution for fixing pipes that run under driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and other obstacles.
What Are the Advantages of Trenchless Sewer Line Repair?
While traditional sewer repairs take days to complete, we can finish trenchless repairs within a few hours. Because it requires little to no excavation, there won’t be a big mess to clean up on the property. After a trenchless repair, homeowners won’t have to replace the sod or reseed their lawns. The trenchless sewer repair method has lasted for decades. Because trenchless maintenance takes less time and requires less equipment and labor, they’re more affordable.
Choosing the right company to perform a sewer line repair is essential. Experience with trenchless sewer repairs ensures a successful result. For more information about trenchless versus traditional sewer repairs, contact us today
