Sewer Line Repair Options Available To Homeowners

As far as sanitation goes, having an efficiently working sewer line is a must. Few other solutions, if there are any, are viable drainage solutions capable of efficiently and cost effectively getting rid of liquid domestic waste as the sewer line can. Therefore, it goes without saying that you must ensure that your sewer line is always in good working order. This means that whenever your drain line experiences any sort of damage it must be repaired as soon as possible.

Herein we are going to explore the repair options available to homeowners when they are faced with a damaged sewer line. Additionally, we are going to look at the best application of the mentioned repair options to leave you as comprehensively knowledgeable in matters of sewer line repair as possible.

Main Drain Line Repair Options

#1. Sewer Line Repair With Excavation �” The first option is the more traditional sewer line option. It involves the excavation of the ground above and around the areas of interest along the sewer line (where the repair will be done). However, more often, this basically turns out to be excavating the entire area along the sewer line.

This repair option is messy, time-consuming and expensive. To understand the complexity that this option comes with, consider this, the plumber must first excavate the soil along the sewer line. This might mean excavating around your lawn, or your driveway and garage, destroying the aesthetics of such areas. Furthermore, the cost of digging and replacing the sewer line might cost anywhere from $50 to $250 per foot. This translates to a cost typically ranging from $7,000 to $25,000.

This method is the best choice in the situation where there is need to reroute the sewer line or change the depth of the sewer line only. This option is incredibly expensive and is best used when absolutely necessary.

#2. Trenchless Cured-In-Place-Pipe Lining �” The CIPP lining is technology driven sewer line solution. Additionally, it is by far simpler, faster, and cheaper than the traditional dig and replace repair method. It involves the installing a new sewer line inside the existing sewer line, thereby solving the leakage problem but at the same time keeping the cost of the project quite low since there is no excavation involved. With the exception of the entry and end point of the sewer line.

The only demerit of this option is the fact that the new line is installed inside the old sewer line. Therefore, the new line will be much smaller in diameter than other lines. With this shortcoming in mind, you should note that the CIPP method is not applicable in all situation. Consult your plumber on its applicability in your situation.

#3. Trenchless Pipe Bursting & Splitting Option �” The Pipe bursting and splitting method is quite similar to the CIPP method, especially with regards to the method of installation. A line is installed following the exact alignment of the existing sewer line. A hydraulic or pneumatic head enters the drain breaking the existing line while at the same time drawing the new line. The new line thus occupies the existing space of the old line.

By correlating the intricate understanding of the available options with your budget for the repair endeavor, homeowners are in a position of choosing the best repair option to opt for.