When a pipe bursts, the damage can be extensive. A very small crack, only one-eighth of an inch wide, can cause a pipe to release more than 250 gallons of water per day. That’s a lot of wasted water and a huge mess. There are several options for pipe repair. Most of them involve digging, uprooting, and maneuvering around various objects or through various surfaces. However, there is also the option of trenchless pipe repairs. These repairs have a number of advantages. Here are some of the biggest benefits.
Less Labor
Digging up pipes is often much more work than fixing the pipes themselves. There are different surfaces that have to be penetrated. Sometimes this is concrete, asphalt or even layers of stone that have been used to build up the ground. On top of that, there may be roots from nearby trees that have to be navigated around and other obstacles. Getting access to the pipes may even involve getting special permission from other people who will be affected by the digging. However, with trenchless pipe repairs, much of this work is avoided. As long as the plumber has access to the entry points of your damaged pipes, he or she can do the work necessary.
Not only does this make the job quicker and get your plumbing working as it should again, but it also makes it easier for the person doing the work. Easier work means fewer expenses for you, particularly when it comes to the amount of time that is spent doing the work. If the plumber is being paid by the hour, the cost of digging up long lengths of pipe can easily skyrocket to the point where they’re unmanageable. Trenchless pipe repair, on the other hand, allows for the plumber to get to work fixing the pipes sooner and therefore you spend less of your hard-earned money.
Long-Lasting Solution
Many traditional methods of pipe repair involve using metal or plastic to repair the pipe. Both of these materials can be strong—for a while—but eventually, they will encounter serious problems. The expansion they face from shifting temperatures as well as the slow corrosion of the surrounding soil can and will affect the pipe repair. However, with trenchless pipe repairs, Perma-liner is used in conjunction with epoxy resin. This durable material is not just strong, it lasts for years and years. It can easily last for 50+ years without needing replacement. A long-lasting solution is going to ease your mind about future breaks in your pipes, helping you rest easier knowing you have a durable solution.
No Need to Redo Your Landscaping
The cost of landscaping never seems to go down. It may take multiple seasons to get a good-sized area of grass to grow and grow correctly. Other landscaping elements such as specialty stones, paths, and walkways also take a lot of work, time, and planning. It is always a shame when pipe repair forces you to dig up, up root, or destroy your landscaping. Furthermore, the money involved in redoing landscaping can be enough to almost make the pipe repair itself prohibitive. But with trenchless pipe repairs, there’s no need to worry about that. There may be little or no re-landscaping involved. If access to the ends of the pipes requires a little digging, the area that is dug up can be relatively small. Re-covering it will take far less work than redoing an entire stretch of ground area. No dig pipe repair is also possible if you have a burst pipe or burst sewage line, so be sure to ask about it if you experience pipe bursting or need sewer line repairs. But if that’s not possible, you can also ask about the least invasive way of repairing your pipes using trenchless pipe repairs.
Trenchless plumbing is a great solution for a wide variety of pipe repairs. The obstacles that may make some homeowners hesitant to get the work done can be overcome by the right trenchless repair system. There’s no need to disturb your current landscaping to the same invasive degree as traditional repairs. There is less labor involved, and this is going to save you money and time. Also, the solution will last a long time. This means you can rest assured that your pipes are in great shape for years.