Pipe Repair
When you call Hoover Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, you’ll receive the highest quality service from experienced technicians. Our team specializes in the latest trenchless pipe repair methods to ensure the job is done right and your plumbing and drainage system is fully functional.
Trenchless Pipe Repair in Southeast Michigan
Repairing underground pipes has traditionally been a disruptive and costly process. Trenchless pipe repair saves time and money, whether it’s to fix a leak, blockage, or backup. It avoids digging trenches that require soil to be refilled and landscaping to be repaired. If the affected pipe is under your yard, driveway, or a wall, trenchless methods let our plumbing technicians access it quickly and effectively. There’s practically no limitation on activities in your home or business.
Hoover Uses the Latest Trenchless Technologies
Trenchless pipe repair is a much faster process compared to trenching, which can take a week or more. We can repair or replace a pipeline in hours. First, we inspect your pipes with a camera, which helps us evaluate the damage and weigh the best repair options. Our licensed professionals can use the following trenchless methods to repair sewer lines:
- Pipe Bursting: The old pipe is broken up from the inside by a bursting head. This machine also expands the old line and pulls a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in place.
- Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP): Once inserted into the old pipe, an epoxy-coated sleeve or liner is inflated. The epoxy cures after a few hours and forms a seal on the walls of plastic, PVC, clay, concrete, or cast iron pipes. The liner is then removed.
- Slip Lining: A carrier pipe is inserted into the original pipe to repair leaks or restore stability to the pipeline. Slip lining often involves using HDPE, fiberglass-reinforced pipe, or PVC.
Pipe Bursting
The old pipe is broken up from the inside by a bursting head. This machine also expands the old line and pulls a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in place.
Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP)
Once inserted into the old pipe, an epoxy-coated sleeve or liner is inflated. The epoxy cures after a few hours and forms a seal on the walls of plastic, PVC, clay, concrete, or cast iron pipes. The liner is then removed.
Slip Lining:
A carrier pipe is inserted into the original pipe to repair leaks or restore stability to the pipeline. Slip lining often involves using HDPE, fiberglass-reinforced pipe, or PVC.
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Our Trenchless Pipe Repair Process
Every job starts with a comprehensive inspection. Our technicians evaluate the symptoms and use state-of-the-art cameras to see deep inside pipelines. Based on their findings, they determine the best way to approach a repair and plan every step of the project. Next, our team sets up their equipment, accesses the pipeline, and executes the trenchless repair process. Once the repair is complete, a post-repair inspection determines if the restored pipe is functional and structurally sound.
Advantages of Trenchless Pipe Repair
Home and business owners throughout Southeast Michigan have benefited from our trenchless pipe repair services. The advantages of a no-digging approach to pipe repair include:
Minimal Disruption to Landscaping
Your lawn, yard, plants, and landscaping features are preserved. There is usually no disruption at all to your property except for one or two access points.
Cost-Effective
Traditional excavation requires extensive labor, much of it involving digging and property repairs. Since there’s no damage to yards, gardens, or walls, trenchless pipe repair saves a lot of money.
Faster Repair Times
Trenchless repairs can be completed within a few hours because the process is much simpler. Nonetheless, it fully restores the function of your plumbing or sewer system.
Environmentally Friendly
Traditional pipe repair methods are destructive. Trenchless pipe repair is not and doesn’t require the use of contaminants that can harm the environment. There are no ecological effects, and the process won’t damage nearby sewage or gas lines.
Suited for Various Applications
Trenchless pipe repair can be used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. In addition to pipes on individual properties, it can also be used for municipal sewer lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trenchless repair is only suited for pipes with relatively minor damage and that are stable. Widespread damage and collapsed pipes must be repaired using other methods. Also, sewer lines need to run at a downward angle from your property. The old line will have to be dug out and replaced if the pipe is flat or back-pitched. Our technicians will also assess the material, diameter, and layout of the pipe and determine where access points are before deciding on a trenchless repair option.
When deciding on a contractor to work with, read reviews to evaluate its reputation. They should have several years of experience in trenchless pipe repair and have the required qualifications and certifications. Look for a company with state licensure.
It’s also important to ask the right questions, such as:
- How long have you been providing trenchless pipe repair services?
- Can you fix the problem I have with my pipeline?
- Do you provide an on-site evaluation and free estimate?
- Do you line older lead pipes to prevent water contamination?
- What fees or charges are added to the cost of trenchless pipe repair?
Resin pipe liners can last 50 years or longer, thanks to improvements in resin formulations and pipe materials.
Schedule Trenchless Pipe Repair Today
Trenchless pipe repair is faster, less invasive, and more affordable than traditional digging and excavation. At Hoover Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we begin with a thorough evaluation to determine if this method is suited for your home or business. Individualized assessments allow us to create a customized repair plan that fully restores a damaged sewer line. To schedule a consultation with our trenchless pipe repair experts in Southeast Michigan, contact us today.
