Is it Worth Converting Your Home to Sewer?

January 26th, 2016 Posted in Sewer-Septic Service and Installation
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Over the years you have learned to manage your septic system. You have a scheduled septic maintenance plan to keep it serviced and know what to avoid putting down your drains to keep it working great. But what if you could forego the ongoing maintenance needed for septic systems and switch to city sewer? If sewer conversion is an option where you live, you probably have given it some consideration. But is it worth the financial investment to convert? Here are some points to consider.

–          Yearly maintenance. Inspecting, maintaining and pumping your septic system costs money. It also takes time. If you are busy and would prefer to not to need to worry about your septic system, converting to sewer may be a worthwhile move.

–          Home value. If you are planning on selling your home, converting to sewer can help improve your home’s value and make it a more desirable property. Many potential home buyers are unwilling to purchase a home on a septic due to the ongoing maintenance.

–          Conversion costs. Some septic to sewer conversions are simple, making them more affordable. However, others are more costly due to the distance between the home and the sewer system or other hindrances on the property. Before you make any decisions on whether to convert or not, have an on-site inspection and quote performed by your local septic-sewer company that performs conversions. This will give you an accurate cost and expectation of what converting your home to sewer will entail.

For most homeowners, converting to sewer can have many benefits. Talk to your local sewer contractor to investigate your options.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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Can Any Sewer Line Be Replaced Using Trenchless Technology?

December 5th, 2014 Posted in Sewer Lines
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If you’ve ever seen a sewer line being replaced or repaired in the traditional method, you know it can require a substantial amount of digging and can do damage to surrounding landscaping. For many decades, sewer pipes were dug up, either by hand or with a backhoe, to remove old pies and install new ones. New technology now allows sewer lines to be replaced with a trenchless method, which requires very little digging. Still, there are some circumstances in which trenchless repair isn’t feasible.

When Trenchless Sewer Replacement Is Not An Option

Trenchless sewer line replacement uses a bursting head to shatter the existing pipe, while pulling a new pipe into place. This only requires digging a small hole to insert the equipment into the existing sewer line, causing very little disruption to the homeowner’s property. While this is becoming the preferred method for sewer line replacements, there are certain sewer pipes which will require the traditional digging method, such as:

–        Sewer lines with a poor grade

–        Pipes located too close to gas or utility lines

–        Pipes that have an extreme tree root infestation

–        Certain soil conditions or municipality regulations

In most cases, trenchless sewer line replacement offers a convenient way to have a new sewer line installed without the mess of digging. If you are considering replacing any of your existing sewer lines, before deciding which method to use, have your sewer line inspected by a qualified sewer professional.  Your sewer professional can determine whether your property is a good candidate for trenchless sewer repair, or advise you about other available sewer line replacement options.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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