There are many types of pipe used by a home or business, but only one of them functions to transport sewage from the building to the municipal utility or septic system. Sewer lines are those large pipes that are buried in the lawn. Their only function is carrying waste from the drains so it can be processed elsewhere. Unfortunately, most sewer lines are thin pipe that can be easy to break. This is one reason that the pipe is buried deeply. The extra soil over it provides some protection and reduces the need for a Sewer Line Replacement Service.
One problem that sewer lines can have is loose connections. Most sewer pipe is made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), but it isn’t always glued together and when it is, the job is often poorly done. An improperly installed sewer pipe can shift causing the joints to separate or the pipe to fracture. This allows plant roots and dirt to enter the damaged area and form a clog. Digging a trench to fix the problem is one solution, but it can damage the lawn. Plus, it can be fairly expensive to pay a contractor to perform this task.
Plants can be a real problem with sewer pipes, especially those that are already fractured. Pipes can be damaged by running over them with vehicles, tractors or large mowers. However, a pipe can also break or separate if the building shifts. Fixing a damaged drain pipe usually requires a Sewer Line Replacement Service because the piping must have a continuous connection from the building to the municipal system. There are two ways to actually fix a damaged sewer line. The first is to dig a trench and install new pipe. This can be very damaging to the lawn, but it is the most reliable way to eliminate the issue. The other option is a trenchless repair.
Trenchless sewer line repair is the placement of a sleeve inside the damaged pipe. It still requires some digging because the contractor needs access to both ends of the pipe. However, it is less damaging to the property because digging a complete trench is not necessary. The downside of trenchless repairs is that the sleeve is not as durable as new pipe. Learn more about sewer line repair from the experts .
