In many cases, damage to your home’s waterlines will require replacement of the pipes. Sometimes, however, it’s possible to do the work through trenchless technology, which means you won’t have to dig up the whole yard.
What is it?
Why has your water bill been going up astronomically? You’ve been scrutinizing the bills for a few months now. You know you haven’t been using any more water than usual, yet the water bill keeps going up.
This is a warning sign. Your home’s waterline may have some serious damage.
One thing you might want to consider is hiring a plumbing service that specializes in waterline repair and replacement. They can do diagnostic tests on your plumbing system and locate the problem if there is one. If they have to, they’ll be able to repair or replace the sewer line.
A sign that the waterline needs work is if it’s backed up. The causes of this could be that the waterline is corroding because it’s old; it could be cracked and draining incorrectly because of infiltrating roots, too.
Roots exert pressure on the pipes. They can start to crack them and burst them open, then grow into them. Toilet paper, debris, and grease then contribute to huge blockages. The blockages can result in water collecting in your yard where leaks are occurring from the damaged pipes.
In these cases, waterline replacement services will advocate for overhauling the pipe system. Depending on the situation, they may be able to offer to use trenchless replacement methods. That means they’d be able to repair or replace your waterline without digging up your yard, patio, sidewalk, or basement. Trenchless technology lets plumbers replacement pipes underground. All they need are two access points and enough room to hold their materials while they work.
The kind of pipes and their age can also contribute to their breaking or other structural problems. For example, old cooper pipes oxidize and begin to break down; galvanized steel pipes rust, and the rust can get into your drinking water. Sure, tree roots didn’t burst open the pipe, and it isn’t leaking or getting clogged up, but it’s clear, in these cases, that the pipes still need to be replaced. They won’t last much longer, and maybe you don’t have much more patience for the rusty water that keeps pouring out of your tap.
It could also be that the amount of people living in your home is too much for the existing pipe system, which may have been installed to accommodate fewer residents. These pipes may require replacement, too.
Waterline replacement contractors can perform a video analysis of the ailing pipe system to pinpoint the problem, what the causes are, and how exactly they can fix or replace the underground system.
Who should replace their waterlines?
It’s time to update your house’s infrastructure. The copper and galvanized steel pipes might be serving you well enough for now, but they will eventually break down. And in the case of galvanized steel, they have the potential to leave your water rusty-colored, rusty-tasting, and unhealthy. Replacing your pipes now can prevent your drinking water from getting contaminated.
Your water bill keeps rising, which first led you to seek out a waterline replacement contractor. Even if tree roots aren’t bursting the pipes open, the waterline replacement contractor may still detect leakages. You’ll want to replace the pipes. This will make your consumption of water much more efficient, and cut down on your monthly expenses.
