Sewer repair is just what it sounds like. Instead of creating a long trench to access a sewer line, we now have special equipment that can repair or even replace entire lengths of pipe with only one or two small access holes. From high-definition cameras to special pipe burrowing machines to advanced robotics, sewer scope is becoming a preferred method that can save both time and money.

There are several methods of sewer repair. Before making any kind of decision on what to do, a plumber should ALWAYS inspect the line first with high-resolution cameras to determine what the problem is. If we are able to, we will clean the line first. Based on the severity, location, depth, and a few other factors, if there is a problem that needs attention, we can then recommend the best way to fix it. The most common (and easiest to understand) is pipe-bursting. 

When we need to replace a long section of pipe, we will first create two small access points. One to insert the new pipe, and another to pull it through. Once we have underground access, we insert a high-strength steel cable into the old pipe and run it through the line. The purpose of this cable is so that we can pull what’s called a Sewer replacement and the new pipe through the ground. As the cable pulls the bursting head through the old pipe, it literally breaks it apart, creating a space for a new pipe to be pulled through. Once the new pipe is in place, we simply connect it into the old line and fill in the hole. This procedure can typically be done in just a few hours, but sometimes may take a day or two to complete.

We specialize in resolving all types of drain clog issues. By choosing Prime Plumbing for drain cleaning, you’ll receive a quick solution with lasting results. And because our drain cleaning services are available 24/7, you can contact us on any day, at any hour, for emergency drain cleaning services.