Clogged sewer lines are common problems, but broken sewer lines? Things can quickly turn into a disaster in any San Francisco property! Traditional sewer line repair does not help in such cases. Sewer lines are exposed via the "trench" or what's coined as "open cut" methods in order to repair or replace the defective sewer lines. A backhoe or heavy, noisy machinery are then utilized to expose the underground pipes. This means your beautiful landscape, yard, flooring and walls are bound to be affected once a contractor starts to dig.
Thanks to newer advancements, all the disadvantages that make up the traditional process of replacing sewer pipes are now replaced with benefits that positively affect both plumbers, homeowners and businessmen of today. Pipe problems don’t always require a replacement. Sometimes, a sewer line simply has to be resealed, and a quick inexpensive repair may be all that's needed. Trenchless sewer pipe lining can get everything straight in remarkably just a few hours!
How Pipe Lining Works
Pipe lining has been introduced to the market since a decade ago and its merits are second to none. One, it saves your property from major excavation projects, and two, it adds overall integrity within your sewer and drain line structure.
The whole process starts using just a single access point through which the sewer system is inspected and cleaned as a pre-cursor to installing the liner. Professionals make use of a state-of-the-art video camera inspection system to pinpoint the problem and its cause. Any blockage due to sediment buildup or root infiltration is cleared through hydrojetting.
Liners and epoxies are carefully blended based on particular sewer system prerequisites, such that the resulting material can withstand extreme conditions and chemical wastes. The saturated liner is then inverted into the host pipe and allowed to cure or harden for a few short hours. Holes, seams, cracks, and all other weak spots are completely sealed. The jointless feature makes it impenetrable against the surrounding roots. The surface will not allow mineral or calcified deposits to form within the pipe's inner walls. With a minimally-reduced cross-section diameter, capacity and flow are dramatically increased towards enhanced overall system efficiency.
The CIPP lining process can rehabilitate virtually any kind of pipe including PVC, ABS, HDPE, cast iron, clay, orangeburg, concrete or corrugated metal pipe. Professional plumbers ensure that the quality of both the new pipe and workmanship of the installation itself are top-notch by conducting a final camera inspection. When satisfied, they will connect your pipes to the main sewer system line and you can expect better-than-before, optimal sewer pipe function to resume.
Given the fast procedure, businesses or homeowners go on with crucial operations and daily activities undisturbed, without being inconvenienced of maintenance that takes place underneath the household or building. Done above ground, trenchless sewer pipe lining will preserve your property. Setting up the process is quick and afterwards, cleanup is a snap! and you won't have to hire a landscape contractor to put it back the way it was.
About the Author: Stan Pomichter, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Francisco
Stan has been a trusted Mr. Rooter owner of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Francisco since 2016. With years of experience to back him, Stan has experience with a wide range of plumbing related solutions and systems. He and his team specialize in sewer system repair, drain cleaning, gas line repair, and more.