Traditional sewer repairs can be a pain. Though you need functioning sewer pipes to feel comfortable at home or run an effective business, fixing damage often requires days of work, digging, and damage to your home or business property. Fortunately, trenchless sewer repair makes the process easier. Arrow Sewer & Drain offers a wide range of plumbing, sewer, and drain services to home and business owners throughout New Jersey. Here, we discuss what trenchless repair is, how it works, and its benefits to customers.
What Is Trenchless Pipe Repair?
Sewer pipes are typically laid underground. There are several benefits to this placement: it keeps them out of the way of everyday life, protects them from environmental hazards, and minimizes the damage caused by leaks or breaks. The downside is maintenance. If a pipe stops functioning properly, it traditionally had to be excavated before technicians could address the problem. This makes pipe repair a time-consuming process that leaves a big mess to clean up afterward.
Trenchless pipe repair resolves this problem. This modern approach uses state-of-the-art robotic equipment to fix or replace pipes from within. As the name indicates, it doesn’t require trenches or excavation. In fact, trenchless pipe repair can be performed without any extensive digging, allowing for a faster, smoother repair process with almost no cleanup. It can be used for:
- Repairing cracked, eroded, or skewed pipes
- Replacing sewer lines
- Addressing sewer line issues under structures like driveways or landscaping
- Fixing pipes in historical areas or areas that are hard to reach with traditional excavation
How It Works
Trenchless pipe repair relies on advanced technology. With the proper equipment, however, the process is actually very simple. It follows these simple steps:
- Digging small access points into the ground
- Using robotic CCTV cameras to travel through the pipe and locate and inspect the damaged areas
- Cleaning any debris out of the pipe
- Performing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining if the pipe is fixable, which involves placing a flexible pipe liner on the damaged section and curing it into place
- Using pipe bursting to break apart the pipe and put a new one in its place if the damage is extensive
Trenchless repair methods can be used to address corrosion, cracks, dents, offsets, and more. They also work in pipes of almost any length, making them a versatile solution to many types of sewer and plumbing problems.
What Are the Benefits of Trenchless Repair?
Not every project can be completed with trenchless repair. When possible, however, this approach is often preferred over traditional methods as it eliminates excavation and allows for a much easier process. Business owners and homeowners alike gain great benefits from trenchless sewer repair.
For a Home
Though functioning sewer pipes are important to your everyday comfort and convenience, pipe repair can be a hassle. Nobody wants workers and heavy machinery disrupting their relaxing home life. Residential trenchless pipe repair reduces the stress and disruption associated with traditional pipe repairs. Homeowners enjoy the following benefits:
- Faster project completions
- Reduced cleanup afterward
- Less disruption to your privacy
- No damage to your landscaping
- Continued access to your home and street
- Reduced environmental impact
- Lower labor costs
For a Business
Major sewer work can also be disruptive to businesses. Service vehicles and machinery block access to your property, reducing foot traffic. Work may even necessitate a shutdown. This cuts into your profits for a greater financial loss on top of the work costs. Once again, however, commercial trenchless pipe repair makes the whole process easier:
- Repairs finished in under a day
- No damage to your parking lot or landscaping
- No site cleanup or restoration
- Business continuation during work
- Shorter business disruptions
- Lower labor costs
Learn More About Trenchless Repair at Arrow Sewer & Drain
Though trenchless pipe repair offers great benefits for a variety of sewer and plumbing applications, the method is not foolproof. Effective repairs still depend on close attention to detail, quality control, and the proper equipment. It should not be entrusted to just any repair company. Whether you are a homeowner or run a business, it’s important to do your research on a repair company you can trust. Arrow Sewer & Drain has served the New Jersey region for over 15 years, giving us in-depth knowledge of the industry.
Our teams are well-trained in repair techniques and equipped with state-of-the-art tools to do jobs properly and safely. In addition, we offer a wide range of services besides trenchless sewer repair. We handle plumbing, septic tanks, water systems, and much more, adding to the convenience. We also offer 24/7 emergency response when your systems need urgent attention. To learn more about the benefits of trenchless repair or if it’s worth it for your situation, contact us today.