At Mr. Rooter Plumbing, we take our inspections very seriously. It’s the first step in any replacement process and, quite possibly, the most important one. Why? Because it helps us identify exactly what is going wrong with your sewer line. There’s a chance your pipe is cracked but also a chance a tree root has infiltrated it, prompting the need for sewer line replacement. Columbia, SC homeowners may also just have a clog from the foreign objects your toddler flushed for fun. The way we would treat each of these situations differs from the others, so it’s very important to correctly identify the issue at the very start of your service. Once we find out what is wrong, we will recommend cleaning with hydro scrub jetting, getting repairs, or sewer line replacement in Columbia, SC.
Following your sewer inspection, we may commence with the following:
HydroScrub® Jetting
While this isn’t technically an option for sewer line replacement in Columbia, SC, and falls more into the maintenance or cleaning categories, hydro scrub jetting will be used to effectively clean your pipes if the clog you’re experiencing is not from a tree root. If we are repairing your pipes, we will need to clean out your sewer line before we slide the flexible tube inside your old pipe. HydroScrub® Jetting technology uses pressurized water to blast away all kinds of dirt and debris. We use it in our regular drain cleaning service as well to get rid of stubborn clogs and backups. Dirt and debris don’t stand a chance against this super-powerful process.
However, should your sewer pipes be heavily damaged, we will need to do a proper sewer line replacement in Columbia, SC before conducting any hydro scrubbing services.
Sewer Line Repair
Columbia, SC homeowners: If we take a look inside your pipes and find just a few hairline cracks or pinholes, we’ll likely recommend pipe lining. This efficient process involves thoroughly cleaning your pipes with hydro scrub jetting before digging a small hole to access your main sewer pipe. Once we do that, we open up the pipe and slide in a flexible tube coated in epoxy. This solution hardens with time, and you’ll need to refrain from using your water line for a few hours while it sets. Once the tube is in the correct location, we’ll leave it there, and it will create a tight bond with your existing pipe.
After it dries and sets, completing the sewer line repair, Columbia, SC residents are free to use their water line as usual, and will not experience the same leaks, bubbling, or odd noises they might have before the sewer line repair. Columbia, SC homeowners will find this repair method is minimally disruptive while making for a long-lasting repair.
Sewer Line Replacement
Columbia, SC homeowners experiencing corrosion or cracks, leaks from burst pipes, or tree root invasion in their lines will need to have the sewer line replaced by having our team digit up. Depending on how extensive the sewer line damage is, we may need to replace more than one pipe. Using high-tech video camera equipment to inspect the condition of your pipes, we can correctly identify where the damage is and how extensive your sewer line replacement in Columbia, SC will be.
Proper inspection allows us to prevent as much excavation in your yard as possible, as we will be able to isolate the part of the pipe that needs sewer line replacement. Columbia, SC homeowners should be aware that there is a chance that the entire sewer line will need to be replaced if their pipes are nearing the end of their lifespan or if they have extensive damage.
Looking for sewer line installation for your new property? Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia SC offers this exceptional service as well for new builds. Whether it’s sewer and drain cleaning or a main sewer line replacement, Columbia, SC plumbers have your back. Contact us today to request a service estimate.
