Are you about to hit your first appointment for pipe lining in Wausau, WI? Maybe you’re just curious about how everything plays out. Either way, knowing what to expect can help reduce some of the anxiety that comes with larger repairs.
We’ve got a time-tested process in place. Here’s what it looks like:
- Full camera inspection: Before the job begins a camera inspection gives your team an idea of how severe the damage is and if pipe lining is even an option.
- Clearing the sewer line: Next up, debris, grease and roots are cleared out with techniques like hydro jetting. The pipe needs to be fully cleared for the epoxy to set correctly.
- Measuring and preparation: When the pipe is ready to go, its diameter is measured and the liner is cut to fit into it.
- Liner insertion: Your new pipe lining is inserted through an existing access point, no digging required.
- Inflating the liner: Water or air is fed into the liner bladder to inflate it to fit snugly up against the inside of the pipe.
- Curing: The epoxy resin is hardened and adheres to the inside of the pipe it’s protecting.
Wrapping up and inspection: The bladder used to inflate the liner is removed and another in-depth camera inspection happens to look over the new lining. Once everything looks good to go your team will clean up and finish the job!