Is Trenchless Sewer Replacement Right For You? A well-maintained plumbing system will function well, but not forever. All plumbing needs repair and maintenance from time and time and wear and tear will naturally happen over the years. When were the pipes last replaced? Do you know if any of the pipes have been repaired in their lifetime? The pipe most at risk is your sewer line which runs under your home and below the street into the main sewer line. This pipe is always under attack from roots, corrosion, and more. Older homes have sewer lines that are made from fragile materials, so you may have already noticed some unpleasant smells, clogs, and blockages. There are some telltale signs you can take advantage of to identify if your sewer line needs repair and this includes it being blocked, a terrible odor on the lawn to sunken areas on the lawn. You may find your neighbors also have a problem with the sewer. If you have or have noticed any of these problems, it's worthwhile calling in a professional team to conduct an assessment and see if your pipes need repair and if so, are they candidates for trenchless sewer repair.
There are a number of sewer pipes you need to know about so that you can have some understanding when speaking to your plumbers regarding the trenchless sewer repair you are thinking of having carried out on your pipes. Chances are when you purchased your property you didn't take the time to make note of the sewer line, this is often ignored. Often the waste water is checked to ensure a good flow rate, but the condition of the pipe is not taken into consideration. One of the most common types of sewer pipe material is clay and clay pipes were chosen because they resist chemical degeneration. The problem is that clay is porous and therefore it is a soft target for tree roots looking for water. Root penetration can be an expensive repair exercise and something you want to reduce the risk of. Trenchless technology can be used to repair and protect pipes. If you