The modern American family relies on easy access to water. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average household uses more than 300 gallons of water each day within the home. What’s more, we often take turning on the faucet or flushing the toilet for granted–until our plumbing stops functioning properly.
Sometimes, an easy fix can be performed to render your plumbing system as good as new. But that’s not always possible. By the year 2020, the 1.6 million miles of water and sewer pipes throughout the US will be 45 years, on average. Corroding pipes can present real problems for American families: not only can they disrupt your ability to go about your daily routine, but they can also present considerable health hazards.
When it comes time to repair or replace your water or sewer lines, you do have some options available to you. Ultimately, trenchless water line replacement and trenchless sewer line repair can offer several benefits that traditional methods cannot. Here are a few advantages of trenchless technology that homeowners should carefully consider.
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Your Landscaping Won’t Be Ruined
For many families, the quality of their curb appeal remains a priority. In the Houzz 2018 Landscaping Survey, it was revealed that 67 percent of homeowners spent more time outside after completing a landscaping project. Unfortunately, opting for traditional water and sewer line repair or replacement can totally derail your plans to enjoy your beautiful yard.
Because those pipes are buried underground, the conventional way to assess potential damage involves digging an extensive trench to expose (and possibly excavate) it. All that digging can quickly turn your garden into a complete disaster area and ruin the hard work you put into your landscaping. You may even be charged a re-landscaping fee when the work is completed or have to contact a landscaping professional to restore the look of your property.
With trenchless technology, however, there’s actually no invasive digging required. Plumbers can now use special cameras to inspect your pipes beforehand to determine whether repair or replacement is even necessary. If it is, your plumbing professionals will dig only a few access points that allow them to repair or replace the pipe without disturbing your entire property.
It’s Quicker And More Cost-Efficient
The generally accepted rule of thumb for home maintenance financial planning is to set aside one percent of the cost of your home for upkeep every year. But that doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily want to spend thousands of dollars on an annual basis—especially if there are more affordable options available.
Traditional methods of sewer and water line replacement aren’t easy to complete in a short timeframe. Depending on the circumstances, it could take several days to fix the issue (and several more to improve the look of your landscaping). This method also requires more materials and additional workers, which means the cost of labor will be rather high. That’s not the best news for your wallet or for your patience.
Trenchless repairs and replacement can typically be completed in hours, not days. It also requires less labor and fewer materials, meaning that the savings are passed on to the customer. An added bonus is that trenchless is actually a more eco-friendly option since no pipes will be unnecessarily wasted during the process. Green initiatives can frequently end up saving you money–and this method is no exception.
The Results Will Last Longer
If you aren’t all that familiar with sewer and water line repair, you might assume that the most established method is classic for a good reason. It’s easy to see why many homeowners believe that it’s better to stick with tradition. But the reality is that it’s actually a more antiquated method than most people realize.
When you opt for the old way, you’ll merely be getting a new plastic or metal pipe to replace the existing one. In many cases, the lifespan of these pipes will require you to have repairs or replacement performed sooner than you’d like. In other words, you could still end up dealing with problems over the next couple of decades and have to spend even more time and money to fix them.
Trenchless repairs and replacement utilize different materials that offer both improved performance and increased lifespan. Because these materials are so durable, they can last for 50 years or longer. That means that neither you nor your home’s future owners will likely need to worry about significant plumbing issues for a long time to come.
No homeowner wants to deal with invasive and expensive repairs if they can help it. Trenchless technology can allow you to save money, time, and frustration in ways that older methods cannot.
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