After we listen to what you’re experiencing with your pipes, we’ll need to get a closer look at what’s going on. Sometimes issues like clogs can be resolved with a quick cleaning. Other times, a complete Traverse City sewer line replacement service is necessary. Looking inside your pipes will help us determine their condition and our next steps.
Our technicians use high-tech video equipment to see down your drain lines into your sewer line. These cameras will record every inch of your pipes to help us detect where the damage is. There’s a good chance that we will see cracks, holes, corrosion, blockages, and maybe even tree roots inside your pipes. Based on the severity, our sewer repair experts will recommend a method of repair.
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement: Options
Our Traverse City trenchless sewer line replacement methods include pipe relining and pipe bursting. We’ll tell you more about them ahead of time so you know exactly what to expect in each service.
Pipe Relining
We’ll recommend pipe lining if your sewer line is in generally decent shape. This super non-invasive service only requires one hole to be dug at the start of the affected pipe. Once we access said pipe, we’ll slide an epoxy-coated resin sleeve inside before using an inflatable tube to press the sleeve against the inside curvature of the pipe. Once the epoxy is set, we’ll remove the inflatable tube. The entire process takes a couple of hours, which means you’ll have a working sewer line that same day.
Pipe Bursting
We’ll suggest pipe bursting if your underground sewer lateral is in rough shape and cannot physically be relined or if the soil conditions have caused the pipe to sink. This option is excellent for faulty sewer lines that need extensive replacement, and while it’s a more complex process than relining, it’s still much less invasive than trench sewer repair or replacement.
If we suggest pipe bursting as a solution for your damaged sewer pipe, you can expect the entire process to take about a day. It involves digging two access holes in your backyard or driveway, one at the front and one at the end of the affected pipe. Using a hydraulic bursting hammer to break apart your old pipe, our experienced technicians will extract it through the end hole before sliding a new pipe in at the front hole.