Sewer lines wear out, as many homeowners in Detroit have discovered. Replacing or repairing a main sewer line can be a daunting prospect, but the expert team at our company is here to help you through the process.
Main Sewer Line Repair and Replacements
When Sewer Lines Fail
Older sewer lines were manufactured from clay or cast iron, with both types subject to breaks in the line over time. Often the most obvious result is that tree roots, attracted to the leaks that result, work their way into the pipes, pushing the pipes further apart.
Signs of a break in the sewer line include persistent clogging in the drains, sewage backing up into the toilet or basement, escalating water/sewage bills, or the smell of sulphur.
Sewer Line Inspections
Our company can conduct video inspections of the line, as an essential preventive strategy before problems arise, or when you’re already experiencing symptoms. Our certified technicians will clean and flush out the system, then use our camera to thoroughly investigate the entire length of the line.
Once we have found any potential or existing problem in the line, we’ll present you with options for addressing the issue.
Tree Roots
When invading tree roots are damaging the pipes, cutting the roots out or hydro-jetting them will keep them from causing more extensive damage. Usually tree root removal is a temporary measure until a more permanent solution can be carried out. The pipe will still need to be removed and replaced. The work could be limited to a section of pipe, or the whole line might need to be addressed.
Conventional Trenching Method
The traditional method calls for excavating a trench to remove the old pipe and install the replacement. This method is the most disruptive, but depending on conditions, could be the best solution for ensuring quality replacement.
Count on Us
Rest assured that our company will find the least invasive, most cost-effective solution for your sewer line that meets all the requirements for quality work. Whether you’re in the middle of an emergency or want to be prepared, we’re ready to help.
