There is no easy way to deal with a damaged or failed sewer pipe. It's messy and creates problems until it's repaired or replaced. That said, with today’s trenchless technologies, you may not need to spend thousands of dollars on your sewer lines.
Trenchless pipe replacement is an alternative option to conventional pipe replacement, which can disrupt your life, yard, driveway, and parking areas if large sections of sewer pipe fail. There are 2 methods of trenchless pipe replacement, which is pipe lining and pipe bursting – both of which are far less invasive than conventional ways. Although the initial cost of trenchless methods of pipe replacement may be higher than conventional sewer line repair, the overall cost may be lower because you will not need to replace pavement, flower beds, and walkways.
Cost of Trenchless vs. Traditional Pipe Replacement
Replacing sewer lines can range between $6,000 - $12,000 for trenchless pipe replacement and $4,000 to $13,000 for dig-and-replace repairs. The cost of sewer line replacement depends on the size pipe used and how far your home or business is from the main sewer line. These factors are true for dig-and-replace and trenchless pipe replacement, but with dig and replace, you will also need to include the replacement of driveways and walkways, lawns, landscaping and the cost of labor for these jobs.
In some instances, you may only need a section of pipe repaired. Many older homes have sewer lines made from clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg that need trenchless pipe replacement. Even the best materials have a 50-year life cycle and many homes in Sacramento are over 100 years old.
There are several methods of trenchless pipe replacement. Each method and their average costs are as follows:
Replacing sewer lines and plumbing is expensive and you want to use the best and most effective method available when faced with this decision. The professionals at Express Sewer & Drain have the knowledge and equipment for small jobs, or for trenchless pipe replacement in your business or municipality. As the area’s biggest provider of trenchless solutions, we can give you the advice you need to make a decision about replacing your pipes. Contact us today, for expert advice.