One of the most disastrous things that can happen at a home is a sewer back up or the failure of any part of a sewer system. Newer homes probably have a little less to worry about when it comes to this, but older homes that have clay or cast iron pipes might need replacing soon. Experts say that there are a number of different things that can cause the need for sewer line repair or replacement, but for sewers that are over 40 years old it’s probably time for some preventative care. One method of sewer line repair that’s growing in popularity is pipe bursting. Here’s what you need to know.
1. What is pipe bursting?
Put simply, the pipe bursting method is just a form of trenchless sewer pipe repair. Usually when sewer lines are repaired or replaced, a huge trench is dug for the length of the pipe so that workers have access to be able to lay pipes deep within the ground. Pipe bursting is rather a method of using the existing pipe and pulling a newer, larger pipe through the old one.
2. What are the benefits of it?
The main benefit of pipe bursting is that it doesn’t require digging an enormous trench. Rather, two smaller pits are dug at either end of the pipe, and the new pipe is pulled through the existing one. This means that your lawn will be largely undisturbed and you won’t have huge mounds of dirt taking up space on your property during the replacement.
3. How much does it cost?
The cost of pipe bursting depends on a few different things. The first thing you should do is check to see if your homeowner’s insurance covers pipe repair or replacement, since this can help offset the cost. Otherwise, you’ll likely be charged by the length of the pipe you need replacing. But at least with trenchless sewer pipe repair you won’t have to pay for new landscaping.
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