If you have a sewer pipe issues, you may be concerned that the cost to repair or replace the pipe may be more than you can afford. While sewer pipe repairs can be costly, there are ways to reduce the cost of the repair. Not all pipes need to be dug up and replaced physically; there are other repair options that may save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars off your sewer pipe repairs.
Affordable Sewer Pipe Repair Options
The largest cost in traditional sewer pipe repair and replacement is not the materials; it is the amount of time and labor that is used to dig up old pipes. While this method is still used, there are other options that can save you money. Here are a few options to discuss with your sewer repair company that may reduce your costs:
- Video inspection. The first way to determine what options are available is insisting on a video inspection of your pipes. This can pinpoint exactly where the problem is and what needs to be repaired. It may be an isolated area that can be fixed versus a full line replacement.
- Relining options. Often a portion of a pipe or the entire pipe can be relined instead of replaced. There is no need to dig up the pipe and the lining is inserted where it is needed.
- Trenchless replacement. If your entire pipe must be replaced, consider trenchless replacement with pipe bursting. This can reduce the labor costs while still fixing the issue with less disruption to your landscaping and usually at a reduced price.
There are many options available for sewer repair besides costly digging up the pipes. Talk to your local sewer repair company to find out what options are available.
Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 927-7926
