If you’re anything like me, you haven’t even noticed how incrementally your water bill has rose over the last 10 years. Leaks account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted annually in the average household–to put that in perspective, a gallon of water costs $1 at the store. Homeowners can save around 10% on their water bills just by fixing leaks. With approximately 386,900 men and women working as plumbers in America, you should have no reason not to find a reliable pipe inspection expert to help your family cut down on water use.
When You Should Get a Sewer Pipe Inspection
Generally, if a sewage line is over 40 years old, it very well may need to be replaced. The average lifespan for a sewer pipe is typically over 50 years, although if you aren’t sure when the pipes in your home were last replaced, an inspection could be beneficial.
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Although pipe repair services have been on the commercial market for over 10 years, an Angie’s List poll shows that around 78% of respondents were unaware that trenchless repair options were available to them. “No dig” techniques require minimum excavation to clean and install new lines, allowing the homeowner to save on landscaping repairs. Replacement techniques fall into three kinds of repairs: pipe bursting, lining, and cured-in-place-piping (CIPP). Pipe bursting and lining are both equally reliable repair methods with many coming with warranties that may last from 10 to 50 years. CIPP systems are built for a 50 year lifespan, although they can take anywhere from one hour to one day for the repair to cure. The advantage with trenchless pipe repair is the option to repair a section of line instead of having to replace the whole pipe, without damaging your lawn.
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