Once upon a time, the only way of replacing or repairing a failing sewer line was to dig through lawns and gardens in order to access the pipe in question. The excavation of sewer lines can be a time consuming process, not to mention an expensive and destructive one. Instead of destroying your landscaping and garden design, you may want to consider some newer and less invasive methods of sewer line replacement, should the need arise.
Bursting Old Sewer Lines
The phrase “bursting pipes” strikes fear in the heart of most homeowners, but there’s one situation in which a burst pipe is actually a blessing in disguise. By digging relatively small holes for equipment and service connections, a sewer and septic professional is able to thread new lines through your old piping. Then, special heads will shatter the original, aging piping into shards.
Is My Property Well Suited to Pipe Bursting?
While this innovative method allows for the replacement of weakening or damaged lines without a large-scale excavation project, it isn’t always an ideal solution. The most common issue faced by some homeowners is related to the material of their original piping. If the sewer line is not suitable for breaking or its fragments can’t be easily absorbed by the surrounding soil, you may not be a suitable candidate.
To find out more about this effective, less destructive method of pipe replacement, contact a sewer and septic professional in your area to discuss the procedure at length. You may be able to repair your failing sewer and storm lines without sacrificing your lush, beautiful lawn in the process.
Posted on behalf of Keith Lee, Metro Septic and Plumbing
