What Is a Trenchless Pipe Repair?
As the name suggests, trenchless pipe repairs occur when pipes are repaired without the long trenching process. The trenching method can be costly and labor-intensive, and it often leaves a path of destruction in its wake, so a trenchless pipe repair or a trenchless pipe replacement is a great alternative.
However, many homeowners are unaware of a trenchless pipe repair, how it works, and the issues it can fix. Understanding more about trenchless pipe repairs can help homeowners understand their options better and make an educated choice on what type of repair is best for them.
How Does a Trenchless Repair Work?
- Pipe Bursting: Pipe bursting happens when a bursting tool is used to open and push the existing pipe out. To do this, the head of the bursting tool, also known as a hydraulic or pneumatic expansion head, is guided through the existing pipeline, followed by new pipes laid in place of the old.
- Slip Lining: This trenchless method is the easiest of all three. This process is done when a liner pipe is inserted into an existing pipe, creating a pipe within a pipe, more or less.
- Cursed-in-Place Pipe (CIPP): Similar to slip lining, CIPP is a method in which a jointless and seamless pipe lining is placed within an existing pipe to rehabilitate or repair the damaged pipe.
What Problems Will a Trenchless Repair Fix?
A trenchless replacement or repair can solve many issues easier and more efficiently than other sewer line repair methods.
The issues homeowners can anticipate to be fixed by a trenchless sewer line repair include:
- Corrosion in pipes that formed because of rust
- Minor pipe misalignments
- Invasion of tree roots into piping systems
- Sewage backups
- Cracks formed in pipes made from clay, lead, plastic, and cast iron
Benefits of Getting a Trenchless Repair
Standard sewer repairs require a lot of landscaping to be dug up to reach the pipes that need to be repaired or replaced. This can take a lot of time and money. Trenchless repair, on the other hand, does not require any sort of invasive excavation processes and is much less destructive to the property.
By choosing to have a trenchless repair done, homeowners can save themselves money, time, and a huge headache of having to deal with the aftermath of landscaping damage that other repair types cause.
About Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Fully-stocked trucks, knowledgeable technicians, and exceptional customer service – that’s what Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. has to offer their new and existing customers. Since 1982 Colonial has been assisting residents of Colonial Heights, Virginia. With years of experience under its belt, Colonial will not only understand the problems homeowners face with their plumbing but also be able to offer the best options to solve their problems.
