Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Lateral Lining, Pipe Leaks and Repair

What is Pipe Relining and Do I Need It?

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Mar 4 2022

We rely on our plumbing every day. Our sinks, showers, and toilets are must-haves that we couldn't live without! But what happens when the plumbing pipes on your property aren't performing? Do they have to be replaced, or can they simply be relined? If you've noticed some of the warning signs we highlight here, don't wait to have your pipes checked. As Ben Franklin famously said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." So, check those pipes before they become a major problem. But first, here's a closer look at what you may be dealing with. Read More

Topics: Pipe Lining, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

What is the Real Average Cost to Repipe a House?

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 29 2020

If your home is like many in Sacramento, odds are that it’s a little over 40 years old—placing its construction in the mid-to-late 70’s or early 80’s. Many homes built in the seventies are due for repiping because of the outdated materials used to build plumbing systems back then (like galvanized steel or iron). Read More

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Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Sewers

Which Trees Cause the Most Pipe Damage?

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 10 2020

While there are methods to restore pipe damage from tree roots, you can often make smarter landscaping decisions early on to avoid intrusions altogether. A lot of this depends on knowing where your underground pipelines lie, as well as what plant species require deep or wide roots - species to avoid if pipes run across or throughout your lawn, or are within a certain depth range. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining

How Affordable is Trenchless Pipe Lining Compared to Other Repairs?

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 8 2019

When it comes down to it, there’s really no easy way to deal with pipe damage, or worse, severe pipe failure. That said, you don’t necessarily need to drain tens of thousands of dollars on repairing your home’s pipe or sewer lines. With innovative trenchless technologies, digging, and the remedial landscaping that follows, is largely avoided. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

Repiping Your Sacramento Home

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 25 2019

Does the plumbing system in your home have leaks, faults, and bad connections that need fixing? Are you preparing to sell your old Sacramento home and are worried that antiquated plumbing may be a sticking point for potential buyers? Or perhaps you just want to update the piping in your home to meet the current California plumbing code. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to repipe your home and take charge of critical home maintenance issues. Read More

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Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Lateral Lining, Sewers

The Pros and Cons of Sewer Line Replacement Methods

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 16 2019

Piping gets old as time goes on— it’s only natural. A system that is used multiple times a day and has all kinds of material being sent through it is bound to age. Proper plumbing maintenance strategies can reduce how quickly your piping system ages, but it can also depend on the type of piping material your home or commercial building uses. Some pipe materials, like orangeburg and galvanized pipes, are no longer used and have become banned or obsolete. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Lateral Lining, Pipe Leaks and Repair

[New Guide] Trenchless Pipe Lining: The Ultimate Sewer Repair Solution

Posted by William Heinselman on May 23 2016

Are you experiencing damaged or corroded pipes? Or, maybe you're counting down the days to the next time your sewage system will clog-up or leak. In either circumstance, pipes are subject to corrosion and cracks over time-- either by natural causes, such as root intrusion or man made debris, including oil and hair. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Pipe Lining, Lateral Lining, Sewers

Spring Cleaning: Re-lining Your Metal and PVC Pipes

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 21 2016

Ever take note of the well-maintained lawns versus the wild weeded lawns in your neighborhood? Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining

5 Simple Steps to Trenchless Pipe Lining Repair [Infographic]

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 17 2016

If your sewage system is damaged or broken from corrosion, cracks or clogs, there is a simple solution. Rather than large excavation projects, trenchless technology allows your compromised pipes to be fixed in a pinch-- wouldn’t that be convenient? Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Sewers

What Does Sewer Pipe Relining Cost in Sacramento, CA?

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 30 2015

Leaky, damaged or burst pipes are probably not on your list of favorite tasts to tend to. Whether they are the pipelines at your home or municipal pipelines, repairing sewage pipes can incur hefty costs, between increased water bills, landscaping and the actual repair itself - not to mention the associated labor and time costs. Read More

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