If you’re experiencing leaks in your plumbing or piping system, the repairs can be extensive and costly. Digging up and/or replacing existing pipelines is a major renovation that you should consider carefully before proceeding. Many plumbers can only offer the full “dig and replace” method so you may not have heard of other solutions. Fortunately, pipelining technology offers alternative methods like the trenchless sewer lining method – designed to cut down on the time involved while saving you money.
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Do you want to repair your sewer line but are worried about all the digging that needs to be done? At San Diego Plumbing & Pipelining we offer trenchless sewer pipe lining technology which doesn’t involve extensive digging. In trenchless pipelining, little to no digging is done near the repair site, making for a more environmentally friendly method than the traditional sewer repair methods.
Common Causes Of Sewer Pipeline Problems
Below are some common causes of sewer pipeline problems.
Rusty Pipes
Over time, debris and water get into the sewer pipe, causing the pipe to rust. When a pipe gets rusted, it can cause leaking. Therefore, it is advised to get regular inspections done to avoid such a situation.
Overgrown Tree Roots
Even though there are no trees over the sewer line, still, the tree roots around the sewer can invade the sewer line. Tree roots that grow around the sewer line can crush the sewer line. They can also make their way into the pipe, causing clogging and sewer backups.
To identify if the tree roots are the cause of sewer problems, you can take the help of professional plumbing companies like ours. Companies like ours offer video inspections that can help identify the real culprit behind the sewer problem.
Pouring Grease In The Kitchen Sink
Pouring grease in the kitchen sink is a common practice in many houses. Unfortunately, pouring grease down the kitchen sink can cause sewer problems. Once the substance cools off, it becomes hard and this causes clogging. When this happens, it can seriously affect the sewer line.
If left untreated, sewer damage can quickly aggravate into a serious problem that will cost you a bomb to fix. San Diego trenchless pipe lining offers a lasting and cost-effective solution for your sewer pipeline problems. Our trenchless sewer repair technology offers a quick and less labor-intensive alternative to conventional pipe lining repair methodologies.
Types of Trenchless Pipe Lining Techniques
Before commencing the repair work, we send a camera down the sewer pipeline to access the damage and determine the most suitable repair option. There are five ways to perform trenchless pipe lining repair as given below:
- Pipe Bursting
- CIPP Inversion Lining
- Slip-lining
- Pull-in-Place Pipe Lining
- Spray-in-Place Pipe Lining
All the aforementioned kinds of trenchless pipe lining repairs are carried out without disturbing the surrounding landscape and other underground plumbing. Let’s look at the benefits and drawbacks of each of the trenchless pipe repair techniques to help you decide the best option for you.
Pipe Bursting
A popular trenchless sewer repair procedure, pipe bursting helps replace damaged underground sewage pipelines without constructing a traditional trench. In this method, we perform the repairs by expanding and bursting the damaged pipeline and replacing it with a new one.
We begin the repair work by inserting a bursting head into the damaged pipeline using hydraulic pressure to burst it from within. A new and more flexible sewer pipeline made of high-density polyethylene is attached to the rear end of the bursting device. The old pipeline is immediately replaced by the new one.
Benefits of Pipe Bursting
The pipe bursting procedure is carried out without any excessive digging and offers a more environment-friendly alternative to traditional sewage repair. The only digging we do is creating two access points at either end of the damaged pipeline.
In addition to providing a quick trenchless sewer repair option, pipe bursting also enables you to improve sewage flow by increasing the size of your pipeline. Pipe bursting can be used to place more than one new pipeline simultaneously.
Drawbacks of Pipe Bursting
Pipe bursting is more suitable for larger projects and might not be the best trenchless sewer repair technique for fixing small damages. Another drawback of this technique is that it does not preserve old pipes and can be a less budget-friendly option for residential repair work.
CIPP Inversion Lining
CIPP or cured-in-place piping has emerged as the most popular San Diego trenchless pipe lining repair technique among homeowners. We use air pressure to insert a resin-saturated liner into the existing pipe that is damaged. Then, we invert the liner and make it adhere to the inner walls of the damaged pipe. Once the liner is in place, we use UV light, steam, or heat to cure the resin which finally seals all the cracks in the pipeline.
Benefits of CIPP Inversion Lining
CIPP is the most preferred trenchless pipe lining repair method for several reasons. Your existing pipes need not be removed or replaced and the repaired pipe is ready to use within minutes. We just need to dig up a single access point in order to reach the damaged pipe. Our resin coating can help increase the lifespan of your sewer pipeline by a minimum of fifty years.
Drawbacks of CIPP Inversion Lining
CIPP might not be the best option for you if the damaged pipe is too small or too large in diameter.
Slip-Lining
One of the oldest trenchless pipe lining repair techniques, slip-lining still remains one of the most common options among homeowners. In this technique, we place a new pipe of a smaller diameter within the damaged pipe and then seal the space between the two with grout. As such, slip-lining allows a complete structural renewal of your pipe using modern and more durable materials like FRP, PE, and HDPE.
Benefits of Slip-Lining
The process is cost-effective with very little downtime. It can be used for trenchless pipe lining repair of larger breaks and cracks.
Drawbacks of Slip-Lining
Slip-lining is not suitable for pipes with smaller diameters and can often lead to restricted flow of sewage. Delamination of the lining might lead to faster corrosion of the damaged pipe.
Pull-in-Place Pipe Lining
A variant of the CIPP lining technique, pull-in-place requires digging of two access points. Instead of using air pressure like in the CIPP inversion technique, we place a resin-soaked lining from one access point and pull it in place through the other. Next, we inflate the liner and fix it in place by curing it with heat or steam.
Benefits of Pull-in-Place Lining
Like most other San Diego trenchless pipe lining techniques, pull-in-place requires minimal excavation. We can cure the pipes within a matter of hours and have your sewage system up and running quickly. We do not remove the old pipe and the initial investment costs are low.
Drawbacks of Pull-in-Place Lining
If the damaged pipe is too small or too large in diameter, then this technique might not be the best option for you. Also, this technique works better for pipes that are shorter in length.
Spray-in-Place Lining
The spray-in-place lining is a unique trenchless pipe lining repair technique that differs from pull-in-place and CIPP. Instead of using a liner or sleeve, we spray epoxy resin directly onto the internal surface of the broken pipe using a machine. We use steam or heat to cure the coating and seal the breakage.
Benefits of Spray-in-Place Lining
The technique is minimally invasive with a short service time and is approved for potable water. The resin coating increases the lifespan of the pipes by up to 100 years.
Drawbacks of Spray-in-Place Lining
We do not recommend this technique if the damaged pipes are very large in diameter. Since this form of trenchless pipe lining repair is permanent, any further damages would require a replacement of the broken pipe.
What Is Trenchless Sewer Pipe Lining?
Traditional sewer repair was the go-to method for a long time. The method involves the plumber digging the entire repair site using expensive equipment, leading to the destruction of the lawn or anything that is above the sewer line. After the job was done, it was the responsibility of the homeowner to put the yard back together, resulting in more money and time.
On the other hand, with trenchless sewer lining, you save money and time, and it is environmentally friendly. The plumber contractor doesn’t dig a large trench. The plumber only makes small access holes at either end of the pipe. Once the holes are created, a resin-coated tube is sent through the old pipe via the access hole. After a few hours, the resin-coated tube hardens and forms a new pipe within the old pipe. Since there is no extensive digging and destruction of the yard, money and time both are saved.
Trenchless Sewer Pipe Lining Repair Process
Here’s an overview of how trenchless pipelining works.
Inspection Of The Sewer Line
The first step is to inspect the sewer line using a camera. A camera is inserted into the sewer pipe to spot any damages or leakages and to check if trenchless is the ideal option to repair the pipe. After the inspection, the plumber cleans the dirt and the debris accumulated in the pipe so that it becomes easier when repairing.
Creating Access Holes
After cleaning the debris, two holes are created on either end of the old sewer pipe. The plumber cuts through these holes to access the damaged area.
Applying The Resin-Coated Liner
Next, the plumber connects a specialized tool to a winch. Then, a liquid resin liner is attached to the specialized tool and sent through the damaged pipe using the winch. Once the resin-coated liner is in place, one end of the pipe is sealed and the other end is attached to an air compressor. Next, the resin tube is inflated using the air compressor, filling the entire space of the damaged section. Then, the resin-coated liner tube is left to dry for a couple of hours.
Final Inspection
After the resin-coated liner dries, the new pipe forms within the old pipe. Again, the plumber inserts a camera to check if the new pipe is placed correctly. After everything is set, the new pipe is ready to go.
Advantages Of Trenchless Sewer Pipe Lining
Reduces Damage To The Yard
The main advantage of trenchless sewer pipe lining is it doesn’t require extensive digging. Only two small holes are created at either end of the sewer pipe. Therefore, little to no damage to the property.
Requires Less Time To Complete
A conventional method requires a lot of digging which means it could take a lot of time to complete the whole process of repairing. On the other hand, trenchless pipelining requires only two holes. This means less time is spent on repairing the damaged pipe. When compared to conventional repairing methods, the trenchless sewer lining takes around two to three days to repair the pipe.
High-Quality Repairs
The use of resin-coated liners offers better quality. Since they offer better quality, the pipes are protected from corrosion.
Doesn’t Cause Interruptions
The traditional repair method involves many machines and extensive digging. When digging, the machines can cause loud noise that may cause a nuisance in the neighborhood.
On the other hand, in trenchless pipelining, less digging is done. This means fewer machines are used and all the machines used do not create loud noises when digging.
Is Trenchless Sewer Pipe Lining Expensive?
When compared to traditional sewer repair methods, the trenchless sewer pipe lining cost is cheaper because the whole process is very simple.
It is less labor-intensive. Since it is less labor-intensive, you spend less money on labor. In addition to this, with a trenchless sewer lining no damage happens to the property. This means, no need of spending money on redoing the yard which otherwise you would have done if you had picked the conventional method.
If you’re having a serious sewer problem like leaking or clogging, San Diego Plumbing & Pipelining can fix your sewer problem using trenchless pipelining technology. We have an incredible and experienced team of technicians who provide the very best in trenchless sewer pipe repair. Apart from trenchless sewer pipelining, we also offer a variety of other plumbing solutions. Contact us to learn more about our trenchless sewer pipelining and other services.
CIPP (Cured-In-Place Piping)
The cured-in place pipe process is the basis for trenchless sewer lining replacements. The tube that is inserted into the existing pipe is made from resin-saturated felt that adheres to the host pipe with air pressure. The process eliminates the need for digging out the old pipe system to repair or replace it.
At San Diego Plumbing and Pipelining, we offer our customers the options of having their sewer lines replaced with the trenchless system in most cases. Once we have evaluated the sewer pipe issue you are having we can determine if the trenchless method is best for your situation. If it is not an option then we will provide you with the most cost efficient options to fix your sewage problems.
Trenchless Sewer Replacement
If you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional pipe digging replacement for drainage issues it may be best to use trenchless sewer replacement. Rather than replacing or repairing the existing pipe a new pipe is inserted that fits within the old one. This method is usually a more cost effective way of fixing drainage problems you are having.
Not only are you saving money with trenchless sewer replacement but also the environmental impact is much less severe than the old “dig and replace” options. By eliminating the digging step of the process you will save a lot of time and money.
Other Relevant Pipe Lining Services
PIPE BURSTING – Similar to pipelining, pipe bursting is a permanent solution for sewer line repair. Utilizing your existing sewer pipe path, pipe bursting pulls a new HDPE pipe into place – all with a lifetime warranty!
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As aforementioned, every trenchless pipe lining repair technique has its own set of pros and cons. There are several factors that you must consider while choosing the method that is most suitable for you. These include type and extent of damage, diameter, and length of the damaged pipe, your location, and budget.
With years of expertise in San Diego trenchless pipe lining, we can help you decide the best repair option for you. Choose from our bouquet of budget-friendly trenchless pipe lining repair services and enjoy lasting peace of mind. Get in touch with us today!
