Earlier tearing up the yards, streets, landscaping, driveways, and parking lots is required by the plumbers to replace the sewer line. This method costs too much and can be damaging to the property. However, today’s trenchless sewer repair technology has nearly eliminated all this mess. No doubt that the trenchless repair still requires some digging, but the damage that is caused to the lawn, and other areas of the property is now mostly minimized.
Where a deep and long trench from the house to the curb is required by the traditional pipe repairing for gaining access to the underground pipe, there a trenchless sewer line replacement requires minimal disturbance and digging. This replacement method is more affordable and is a less invasive way for repairing sewer pipes. The most common process of trenchless repairs include the following steps:-
Initial inspection of the pipe:-
Before any work will begin on the sewer line, it is essential to examine the existing line with the help of a specialized camera. The experts that offer trenchless sewer replacement services generally have a long, flexible camera/device that is snaked into the pipe by a drain in the home. The first step in replacing or repairing a damaged sewer line pipe is to inspect the pipe. The information that is relayed by the camera is used to know that either the pipe is broken, crushed, or it is clogged with tree roots or other obstacles. The video also helps the plumber in knowing about the sewer line length along with the extent of the damage.
Cleaning:-
The next step in the process of trenchless repairing and replacement is cleaning. At this stage of the process, the plumber access the sewer line at its shallowest point. Generally, the sewer pipe is in the basement or an area outside the home. With the help of a hydro-jetter, the host pipe is flushed out to clear the line and removing the remaining debris with a manual or a good power plumbing snake.
Relining the Pipe:-
The next step is relining the pipe. After clearing the sewer line, the new pipe lining is inserted by the plumbers into the sewer and then is left to cure. On the other side, if the damage is not extensive, then a sewer pipe can be relined. By pressing against the inside of the existing pipe, a bladder (a long tube) is inflated inside the liner. Once the new liner has hardened and cured, the sewer pipe is ready for use after removing the bladder, with an intact, smooth surface.
Final inspection:-
Once the proper time is given to the sewer line to cure properly, the inspection is performed again with a sewer camera. The purpose of this inspection is to make sure that the repair was completed properly and meets the required quality control standards. If all is well, then the service line is reconnected, and the access hole is filled again. Now, the new sewer line is ready to use immediately. One of the best benefits of trenchless sewer replacement is that this process can be completed in a single day. This process is also much affordable and versatile.
