Sewer Line Replacement and Repair
A sewer line backup or leak can be frustrating to deal with as a homeowner. Along with the unpleasant smell and messy cleanup of a compromised sewer pipe, it can be difficult to pinpoint the root cause of your sewage problem. At John Norris Foundation Specialists, we can help determine the cause of the problem with a camera inspection.
Spot Repair
Sewer line damage can be caused by various reasons including clogged or corroded pipes, tree roots, and breaks in the line. These issues can often be resolved with a spot repair. This type of repair would involve excavating the area surrounding the damaged portion of the sewer line and replacing the damaged pipe with new PVC pipe.
Traditional Sewer Line Replacement
The traditional method of replacing a sewer line involves excavating the area and creating a trench around the entire existing line, removing the damaged pipe, and replacing it with a new PVC pipe.
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement is a trenchless method for replacing all or part of a damaged sewer line. This method is optimal in situations where full excavation cannot be completed, for example if a sewer line runs underneath a patio, deck, tree, or driveway. Our technicians would excavate a small area at each end of the line and feed a cone-shaped bit through your existing line in which a new pipe is literally pulled through the old one, simultaneously fracturing the old pipe and replacing it with a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. HDPE pipe is strong, durable, flexible and light weight. When fused together, HDPE has a zero leak rate because the fusion process creates a monolithic HDPE system. HDPE pipe is also a more environmentally sustainable option as it is non-toxic, corrosion- and chemical-resistant, has a long design life, and is ideal for trenchless installation methods because of its flexibility.
