Trenchless Sewer Line Repair

At Summit Drain, we offer trenchless sewer line replacement services.  Our licensed and insured plumbers use the latest trenchless technology to replace your damaged or aging pipes efficiently.

We’re able to replace your underground water lines without the mess, invasiveness, and disruption of traditional excavation.

Our forward-thinking, modern sewer line replacement services preserve your landscape and property using reliable trenchless methods.

Trenchless Sewer Line Repair in Ottawa

Signs You Need Trenchless Pipe Repair

With your sewer drains being buried underground, it can be difficult to diagnose if you have a drain unless you know some of the telltale signs of critical drain damage. Here are a few things you can watch out for around your home.

Bad Smell

Drain pipes carry sewage, so if you notice a terrible odour coming from any of your home’s drains or even out on your front lawn, it means the sewage isn’t flowing properly. This is a strong indicator that you have a damaged pipe.

Drains Are Slow

Observe your bathtubs and sinks throughout the home. If they are taking a lot longer to drain than they normally should, this could mean that you have a clog somewhere in your drain system. The longer you wait to fix it, the worse the damage will become.

Lawn Issues

If you notice that your lawn is very patchy or there is water pooling in particular places even though it hasn’t rained in days, it could be a sign that sewage is leaking into your lawn.

Recurring backups

If you are experiencing frequent and recurring backups, trenchless pipe repair may be in your future. This could demonstrate that your pipes have been invaded by tree roots, have cracked due to soil shifting, or have cracked or collapsed.

Unusually green grass patches

Finding your grass flourishing in patches could be a sign that your below-ground sewer line has developed a crack or break. These unusually green or fast-growing patches of grass may indicate added moisture or nutrients from a leaking underground sewer line.

Cracks in foundation

Cracks in your home’s foundation may indicate leaks in your sewer line. As waste fluid leaks from the line and seeps into the soil, the freeze/thaw climate of Ottawa can destabilize the ground support of your foundation, which can cause cracking.

This is an issue you need to hire a plumbing professional like the ones at Summit Drain to perform a video inspection of your sewer to find the leak and fix it as soon as possible.

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Benefits of Trenchless Sewer Line Repair in Ottawa

The notion of sewer repair might immediately conjure images of a great excavation of your lawn but Summit Drain uses the latest trenchless technology and innovative techniques that don’t require any digging. Here are some of the many benefits of trenchless sewer repair:

  • It’s Faster. Using trenchless sewer line repair, we can usually finish most jobs in 1 day.
  • Cutting Costs. No digging means fewer repairs and less time on the job site to get everything completed. You won’t have to take as much time off work or disrupt your whole family’s schedules. Who doesn’t like saving time and money?
  • Save Your Lawn. You don’t have to worry about destroying your beloved lawn and garden with our trenchless sewer line repair strategy that works to keep your property in pristine condition.

Our Trenchless Methods — CIPP & Pipe Bursting

Licensed, insured, and utilizing the latest techniques in pipe relining in Ottawa, Summit Drain is your trenchless sewer line repair company. To save your landscape and property, we use trenchless sewer line services that are second to none. 

  1. CIPP – Cured-in-Place Pipe can be used when your line has minor cracks, leaks, or root incursions. A resin-impregnated liner is installed inside the existing sewer line and cured in place. Once hardened, it forms a continuous new pipe within the original line. 
  2. Pipe Bursting – If your old line is severely cracked, pipe bursting may be the most suitable option. A pipe bursting head shaped like a cone is pulled through the old pipe, bursting it outwards, while pulling a new replacement pipe into place behind it.

Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement Cost

The cost of our trenchless sewer line replacement service varies depending on factors such as the size, depth and condition of your current pipes, number of labour hours, piping material, permits, and ease of access. For a more detailed cost breakdown, reach out to our team! A Summit Drain plumber will arrive on-site where we will conduct a property assessment and provide you with a free quote.

Trenchless Sewer Line Repair Process

Trenchless Sewer Line Repair Process

Our streamlined trenchless sewer line repair process consists of the following:

We first identify the extent of damage before our team begins repairing or replacing any pipes. This is done through a video camera that we snake through the pipes, where we can then view the condition of the line using a monitor.

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We cannot run a pipe line on a collapsed or burst pipe. So, if there is space to drag a cable through the burst pipe, our plumbers will utilize pipe bursting technology as a trenchless solution.

The next order of business is to open the area using portable pipe busters. A common method we employ to minimize damage and disruption during this time is static pipe bursting.

Pipe cleaning is an important part of our trenchless sewer line repair process. Here, we will remove any grease, scales, and waste from the inner lining of the new pipe. In order to remove all debris that is potentially causing disruption, we run highly pressured water through a special nozzle, otherwise known as hydro jetting.

We promise to leave your property in the same clean condition it was before we arrived. Our team will provide a thorough check for whether the new installation has affected any existing lines within the area. We will backfill the excavated points only once we’ve confirmed there is no external damage, and all parts are functioning properly.

Why Choose Summit Drain for Ottawa Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement

Summit Drain is your local Ottawa plumbing company that offers drain, plumbing, and waterproofing services. We have 10+ years of experience helping home and business owners improve their piping systems, plus our work is backed by extensive warranties. Contact us today for a free estimate on your trenchless sewer line replacement project and benefit from:

  • Professional Technicians
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • 24/7 Emergency Service
  • Fair Rates

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