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Trenchless Sewer Repair Fort Worth, TX

Of all plumbing issues, Fort Worth homeowners dread sewer damage the most. The essential purpose of sewer and drain pipes is to remove all your liquid waste, so it’s important to keep them functioning—and repair them quickly when they suffer from damage. Because many drainage pipes are usually hidden underground, the traditional methods for repair involve digging large trenches, but you can avoid that damage, stress and hassle with trenchless sewer repairs in Fort Worth.

While sewer pipes are made to last, that doesn’t mean they will last forever, and age isn’t the only problem. Even with routine maintenance, some worst-case scenarios are beyond control. When it comes to inevitable repairs, many professionals lean toward advanced trenchless technology that saves both Fort Worth plumbers and homeowners a great amount of time and hassle, leading to more cost-effective solutions for everyone.

Homeowners can always count on Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Fort Worth for reliable trenchless sewer line repair services—as well as routine checkups and other diagnosis and inspection services that will help you maintain a healthy plumbing system.

“Trenchless” is an umbrella term for various methods related to non-invasive plumbing technology. It general describes a method of installing, repairing or replacing sewer lines without the need to break up concrete or dig beneath the ground on a property to access affected pipes. There are two popular types of trenchless technology that professional plumbers frequently use to complete repairs, as well as many additional methods used in other specific situations.

Trenchless Sewer Repair Fort Worth, TX
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  • The term “trenchless” sounds attractive to everyone, even to your plumber! Rightfully so, as no digging is required during this kind of service, except for two small access points or holes to create insertion and reception pits for plumbing technicians to access and treat the affected parts of your system.

    It is proven to be the safest and fastest way for plumbers and construction workers to fix any underground infrastructure without disrupting surface traffic or creating additional property damage. With the advanced methods used for trenchless sewer repair, Fort Worth homeowners need not be afraid of excavation on their property.

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Trenchless Sewer Repair: Fort Worth Pipe Lining Services

Pipe lining is one of the most popular forms of trenchless sewer repair. It originated in a British garage in the 1970s, where a gentleman had a leak under his garage and wondered how he could fix it without digging into concrete. His name was Eric Wood and he invented CIPP—“Cured-in-Place Pipe” technology, a non-invasive underground piping method used for rehabilitating damaged sewer lines. The general term for CIPP became pipe lining. The process involves the placement of a new liner inside the old pipe.

If you have an issue that may require CIPP services, your certified Fort Worth plumber will use a sewer inspection camera to fully examine your damaged sewer line first before determining if trenchless sewer line repair is the best choice, because some circumstances will not allow it. We care about Fort Worth residents’ safety and will be honest and transparent with our findings and give you the best possible solution to your problem.

Before we start with lining or other trenchless repair methods, we may also use our HydroScrub® Jetting system to give your damaged pipe a thorough clean, so that we have a clean wall surface to work with. We may also build a flow diversion system based on a bypass plumbing plan to prevent obstruction during repairs.

This trenchless repair process starts with soaking an inflatable felt tube with epoxy and inserting it into the damaged section via the access hole. As we inflate the lining, it will subsequently cure in place, forming a new durable wall coating, which later becomes the new pipe. Despite the few hours of work required for this job, the curing process takes about 24 hours, during which you may need to closely monitor your plumbing system.

Trenchless Sewer Repair: Fort Worth Pipe Bursting Services

Bursting is another common trenchless sewer repair option where your certified Fort Worth plumber uses hydraulics to destroy damaged sections, push them out of place and pull a replacement section into place. While a burst may sound dangerous, it is only minimal and happens underground. The insertion and reception pits used for this method are also smaller than the trenches used for traditional methods. They only need to be big enough to fit a new pipe through one pit and the pulling rods through the other pit.

The tool used for this trenchless repair method has an expansion head that’s responsible for bursting. The replacement section is attached to the head’s back-end and a pulling rod is attached to the front. The head is then pulled through your system, destroying damaged sections and pulling the replacement into place as it goes. The pipe puller is a crucial device attached to the rod’s opposite end; its hydraulic power enables us to accurately direct the new pipe into place and secure it once the old one is broken into small pieces.

Other Trenchless Sewer Repair Methods

Modern construction and plumbing technology are advancing fast, adding more streamlined rehabilitation methods to facilitate work, making it more cost-effective and less labor intensive for everyone.

Other trenchless sewer repair methods include:

  • Horizontal directional drilling - Also known as HDD, which describes the drilling of a tunnel underground
  • Spiral-wound slip lining - Similar to pipe lining
  • Thermoformed lining - A method that uses a PVC liner, which is heated to become pliable
  • Chemical grouting - Also known as permeation grouting, this method is used for pipe bedding and soil sealing.
  • Spray-on lining - A pipe lining method that uses a rotating spray head.
  • Mechanical spot repair - A rehabilitation technique that uses polyurethane gaskets and grout to fix cracks and breaks.

Choosing the appropriate method for trenchless sewer line repair requires a detailed inspection from your skilled Fort Worth plumber. Sometimes, the deciding factors also depend on soil conditions.

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We strive to provide you with choices to resolve your plumbing issue and perform professional workmanship on the option you choose. By calling on our team of skilled service professionals and qualified plumbers, you can be sure it will be Done Right.

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  • The trenchless technology has served wonders for both homeowners and plumbing experts. As it has continuously improved over the years, it’s improvements have resulted in many benefits for homeowners in Fort Worth, including:

    Non-Invasive Plumbing Solutions: You can rule out property damage because we don’t need to excavate your property.

    Clean, Safe, Eco-Friendly Repairs: While everything happens underground, it eliminates the risk of hazardous dust, gas and vapor entering the air, which creates an overall safer environment for you and your family.

    Cost-Effective: Unlike traditional methods that involve breaking up concrete or extensive digging, trenchless technology is cost-effective, especially since it requires less labor.

    Saves Time: While the traditional way requires several days, including cleanup, trenchless sewer line repair can often be done in a day.

    Durability: Above all, a well-installed CIPP lining remains durable for up to 50 years. If your liner comes with a warranty, you’ll also be able to get additional coverage and peace of mind for years to come.

    If you choose Fort Worth trenchless sewer line repair, you won’t have to deal with repeated backed up drains or tree root intrusion. Pipe lining creates a durable and strong inner layer that will give you peace of mind for many years to come.

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