If you’re experiencing drain issues, sewage backup, or other symptoms of a damaged sewer line, it’s best to hire a trusted plumber in Birmingham, MI, from Carter’s Plumbing for a lasting solution. Depending on the extent of damage, we may need to excavate your sewer line to perform the repairs. Even if you opt for trenchless methods, there are situations where we may still need to dig your property to access the pipes.
External Excavation
This is a conventional sewer pipe line repair method. Plumbers have to dig trenches to access the damaged pipe. It exposes the pipe entirely to make the repair process easier. However, it will likely ruin your landscaping, sidewalk, and roadways. It’s the only method that offers complete access to the damaged pipe when other methods fail.
Interior Access Excavation
The interior access method is more accurate than external excavation. It’s an excellent way to repair or replace sewer line without digging extensively. Our plumbers excavate the damaged pipes using jackhammer slab penetration. We use the jackhammer to dig a hole to access the leak source. In most cases, repairing or replacing the floors becomes necessary because the penetration occurs via layers of concrete and gravel.
Rerouting
This is a modern excavation method that’s less invasive than conventional methods. For example, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining is a type of rerouting that gives you a new pipe inside the old one by pulling an epoxy-impregnated liner via the existing pipe and exerting pressure to the lining to make it expand and fill the old pipe. Trenchless methods like this have become a popular option for sewer repair services in Birmingham, MI because they don’t cause damage to landscapes or structures.
Open-Cut Excavation
This is another conventional excavation method, which resembles external excavation. We recommend this for sewer line replacement and sewer pipe rehabilitation. We often use this method if we can’t pull through the sewer pipe, if you’re dealing with a sewer line belly, or if your area is surrounded by dangerous utilities.
Wondering which of these excavation methods is best for your property? The experts at Carter’s Plumbing can help. We offer an array of sewer line repair solutions. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
