There are numerous reasons as to why people opt for trenchless pipe repair. For one, it is cost-effective. Since the majority of the project is done above ground, there is no need for digging and excavating the old pipe in order to replace it. You just have to find the perfect spot to replace the old plumbing and make adjustments there without having to disturb and dig around the old pipes.
Trenchless pipe repair also prevents you from the tedious job of waiting for the old pipe to loosen and expand again. This will not only cause you more work but more expenses as well. You can simply fix the pipes at their proper places and prevent yourself from the hassles of digging around for it or spending on materials and tools. In case you have problems with your drainage system, trenchless sewer pipe services is the best solution.
This non-invasive sewer line repair process is perfect for situations where the pipes that need repair are under lawns, driveways, concrete sidewalks and other surfaces that are costly to repair if they are destroyed as is the case often with traditional methods of sewer repairs.
Pros and Cons of Trenchless Sewage Pipe Replacement
Although the trenchless method seems to be a better solution for your piping problems, it’s not without some problems. Like most anything, there are pros and cons so let’s go over what they are.
Pros of Trenchless Pipe Repair
1) 100 year service life on the HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) pipes
2) Costs less than traditional sewer repair process
3) Saves your yard from being dug up and torn up
4) Usually takes 1 day from start to finish
5) An easy way to replace pipes beneath driveways, patios, etc.
Cons of Trenchless Pipe Repair
With all it’s advantages, we do have to acknowledge that there are times when it’s simply not possible to use the trenchless system – there are occasions where the pipe is so irreversibly damaged and corroded that there is no choice but to dig it up entirely and replace them.
Note that not all Plumbing companies offer trenchless repair – it requires specific equipment and training but Atlantis Plumbing has been doing trenchless repiping in the Atlanta, Georgia area for years and our plumbers are very experienced in trenchless technologies.
The bottom line is that there are more advantages to using trenchless pipe repair than not. We recommend you consider this option if you are in need of some plumbing repair work.
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