Orangeburg sewer pipes may need to be replaced

Topics: Orangeburg Pipe repair, Trenchless Plumbing

Why You Should Use Trenchless Technology for Orangeburg Pipes

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 22 2020

Were your sewer pipelines installed between 1945 and 1972? The odds are they were made from a material called Orangeburg. Sewer pipes made from this material are comprised of tar paper, making them brittle and light. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Tenchless Pipe Repair, Trenchless Technology, lateral lining, Trenchless Plumbing

When and Why is Pipe Bursting Better than CIPP Lining?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 16 2019

Trenchless plumbing technology takes the headache out of fixing a problematic pipe. There’s no need to dig up large areas of your property, delving uncomfortably deep or maybe even under an object you don’t want to dig up. Read More

Sewer line replacement costs vary by method and materials

Topics: Trenchless Plumbing, trenchless sewer line replacement, sewer line replacement

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, Trenchless Plumbing, Trenchless Pipe Repair

Trenchless Tech Saves the Day: 5 Stories from Around the Globe

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 9 2018

If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to have your yard or driveway torn up for sewer line replacement or repair, you know just how messy and costly this can be—not to mention what a nuisance it is. Thankfully, trenchless technology—now the industry-preferred method—allows jobs both big and small to be done without having to dig trenches and cause major disruption. While it’s making life easier for homeowners, it’s also changing the way major citywide projects ares completed. Here’s five stories from around the globe that demonstrate how trenchless technology is changing the game—helping save money, time, and even the environment. Read More

Topics: Commerical Plumbing Drain and Pipe Repair, Commercial Contractors, Sacramento Trenchless Technologies, Trenchless Plumbing

Why Use Trenchless Technologies for Commercial Pipe Repairs?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 2 2018

Businesses that are located on commercial property in Sacramento and its surrounding areas need plumbing services that are effective and fast. It's a huge deterrent to a quality establishment to have sewage flowing across the floor. For businesses that handle food, fines and business closures can easily result from clogged pipes. While prevention is the best measure one can take when maintaining a commercial property, sometimes unexpected repairs must be made. Read More

Topics: affordable trenchless sewer repair, Sacramento Trenchless Technologies, Trenchless Plumbing

How to Keep a Healthy Trenchless Yard in Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 12 2017

Homeowners can spend thousands of dollars a year carrying for their lawns, landscaping, and other additions to their yards. A broken sewer line can jeopardize all of the hard work that you have put into beautifying your home and property. Read More

Topics: Sacramento Trenchless Technologies, Trenchless Plumbing, Trencchless Sewer Repair

Is Trenchless Sewer Repair a Good Idea?

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 21 2017

Trenchless sewer line repair and replacement are a viable – not to mention cost-effective – option in Sacramento County, California. Trenchless sewer line repair can save you money. As the head of your city’s sewer and water department, it is your job to make decisions about the infrastructure in your municipality, and it's important to know that trenchless technology can save money. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sacramento Trenchless Technologies, Trenchless Plumbing, Trenchless Pipe Repair

Trenchless Technology: Defined and Explained

Posted by William Heinselman on Sep 15 2017

Your sewer lines are the last thing you think about – until they stop working, that is. Then, making a repair can be a daunting undertaking, especially if the job requires replacement of your sewer line, from your home to the street, where it connects to the municipal sewer system. Trenchless technology, used for over forty years, is not new, but it's become more widely accepted because it's less invasive than other methods of sewer pipe repair and replacement. Read More

Topics: Sacramento Trenchless Technologies, Trenchless Plumbing

Sacramento Plumbing Express Sewer and Drain Featured in Dig Different Magazine

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 28 2017

Featured in Dig Different Magazine, the success story of Express Sewer and Drain demonstrates that filling a need in the community has big benefits for all. Read More

Topics: Sacramento Trenchless Technologies, Trenchless Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Plumbing

Full list of Trenchless Technology Methods

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 12 2017

There are various methods of repairing or replacing sewer lines and today’s technologies make the process less invasive than in years past. Using different methods and products, plumbers are able to repair both sewer lines and water lines without disturbing your lawn, landscaping, walk and driveways any more than is necessary. Read More

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