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Let’s be clear, there are certain plumbing tasks that you can take care of yourself – but others should be completed by a certified, professional plumber. A trenchless drain replacement is one of those that you should not try to complete yourself.
Why You Might Want Trenchless Drain Replacement
There are several reasons why trenchless drain replacement might be an option, especially if drain clearing efforts do not produce the desired results. A few of the reasons include:
- An excessive amount of roots in the line;
- Leaking joints with broken seals between sections of pipe;
- A sunk pipe because of soil conditions or ground conditions;
- Corrosion of an older pipe that causes the pipe to collapse or break;
- A foreign object restricting flow or severe grease buildup;
- A collapsed, cracked, or broken pipe because of settling, frozen ground, or shifting soil.
Your Options
Once you determine that you need to replace your sewer line, you have two basic options:
- Traditional Sewer Line Repair
You dig up the area that surrounds the pipe and gain access to the problem area. You refill the area once the repairs are complete. Depending on the condition of your pipe, this could take quite a while
- Trenchless Drain Replacement
You make small insertions where the damaged pipe begins and where it ends, and pull a new pipe through the old pipe. This new pipe bursts the old pipe and lays down a new pipe at the same time. When compared to traditional repair methods, this causes far less damage to your surrounding area.
Sewer Line Replacement Cost
When we compare the traditional approach and trenchless drain replacment, the trenchless methods are usually much faster. Pipe bursting is a great method to get rid of the old pipe and install the new pipe. An average household sewer line should expect to pay around $3,500-$20,000, which comes down to around $60-$200 per foot.
Oftentimes Ottawa homeowners forget about the video camera inspection costs. It is quite normal for a company to look at the pipes with a video camera beforehand. Depending on the total length of the pipes and local rates, consider an average price of $250-$550 for an inspection. Not to worry though, if the company does replace the sewer line, they will often deduct that amount from the final bill.
Cost to Replace Sewer Line From House to Street
The length of the sewer line required is the most crucial aspect in sewer line replacement cost estimate. In residential buildings, the sewer pipe is often positioned where the home’s main sewer exits the foundation of the building. The line then descends in elevation until it reaches a connection known as a tap, which connects it to the municipal branch or main.
You can then compute the projected price of sewer line replacement from home to street based on the average cost of sewer line replacement utilizing trenchless technologies, which is $60-$200 per foot. The technology used may also affect the amount you spend to replace the sewer line.
Causes of Sewer Line Problems
The need for sewer line replacement often comes as a surprise to Ottawa homeowners. For one thing, the sewer line is underground, so it goes unseen and unnoticed until there’s a problem. Blockages and damage can occur underground and lead to wear and tear on the sewer line.
Here’s a look at the primary reasons that sewer line replacement in Ottawa is needed:
- Age of Sewer Line: Over time, wear and tear will have a negative impact on your drainage system. If you live in a home that is 50+ years old, take preventative and proactive measures by getting a licensed plumber to conduct a pipe inspection.
- What You Put Into The Sewer Line: Food, great, and other things that go into the sewer pipes can create blockages. It’s best to avoid putting anything other than water into the drain.
- Trees on Your Property: The root systems of trees on your property can damage your sewer drains.
- The Climate: Temperature fluctuations will cause your sewer pipes to contract and expand, and this can lead to ruptured or burst pipes. You’ll then need to look into sewer line replacement costs.
Do you need to know about sewer line replacement costs in Ottawa? At Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing, our licensed plumbers will identify any issues that might indicate sewer pipe damage to prevent issues or fix existing deterioration.
How to Get the Best Price for Sewer Line Replacement
If you need sewer line replacement in Ottawa, it is always a bad time. We understand that you do not have to worry about added expenses that come with the overall Ottawa sewer line replacement cost. However, when it is time to replace your sewer line, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you get the best price.
Always Ask For An Estimate
If you are looking at a contractor to get the work done, do not merely ask for an estimate in writing- make sure that you get a detailed bid that describes all the works that will be done and the materials that they are going to use.
Who is going to obtain (and pay for) the necessary building permits and what is the expected start and finish date of the project? You want to make sure that you get the best possible price and are not running into any type of surprise.
Make Sure That You Call The Pros
If you want to try and keep costs down as much as possible, we highly recommend that you consider trenchless sewer repair in Ottawa. This is a relatively new method that is guaranteed to move the process along much faster provides better overall results that are going to last you much longer.
The initial investment is therefore offset by the benefits that you are going to receive from this. If you want to make sure that you receive a clear and fair estimate, make sure that you call us, the professionals in sewer line replacement, at Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services first. That way, you can be sure that you are getting the best price ans service in your area.
Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate!
