Trenchless Water Line Replacement

A “main water line” or “main line” as it is commonly called, refers to the water service line that connects a city’s municipal water system to a building or home. In most jurisdictions the line becomes the responsibility of the building or home owner at the curb stop (valve). In other cases the owner’s responsibility can extend even further. It is not unheard of for the jurisdiction to start at the tap on the city main water line which is commonly located in the street that the property is located on.

The main water line serves a vital function supplying a home with a fresh water supply. Given the high importance of the water line, they are constructed and designed to last for a very long time. However, event the most well designed lines are susceptible to damage. The most common culprit of main water line damage is age. Older water lines were originally installed using lead or sometimes galvanized steel pipes. Given enough time these pipes will become damaged by any number of causes. Amongst the most common are slight shifts in the ground referred to as ground movement, tree root intrusions or other obstructions.

If you are suffering from a damaged or broken main water line in Riverside and need a reliable plumber to diagnose and repair your exact main line issue, look no further than SewerRepairs.com!  We provide fast and affordable main water line repair in Riverside, CA, call us today to schedule a time for us to come out and get your main line back in working order.

Trenchless Gas Pipe Repair

There are times when your gas line may only be experiencing minor issues, perhaps from the smallest of hairline cracks, or where a little hole has developed in a single section of the line. In this case, when most of the system still is quite sound in terms of structure, you will not want the entire line to be torn down. The best method of repairing this problem in the most efficient method possible is through our excellent option of trenchless gas lining.

The way this works is that our skilled professionals will just make a tiny point of access, where they will then carefully place in a tough liner that has been surfaced with epoxy. Your line will be fixed as good as new, and you will be immediately able to utilize gas for your appliances again, without having to wait ages for the repairs that come with typical trenching methods of the past.

Service Line Repair Equipment

At SewerRepairs.com we utilize the Pow-R Mole model PD-22 pipe bursting machine which is a fast and efficient pipe replacement system offering a cost-effective alternative to open trenchs. This machine features a (12″) stroke. Its unique non-slip, cylinder-activated jaws are designed to prevent cable damage. The PD-22 develops 14,000 lbs of pulling force at a rate of six feet per minute. The jaw system pulls a 3/8″ pre-stretched swedged cable. This system is capable of splitting plastic, lead and copper pipes 3/4 to 2 inches in most compressible soils.

What is Cast-Iron Pipe Descaling?

Pipe Descaling is a new process utilizing a special machine with multiple attachments attached to a rotating cable.  SewerRepairs.com likes this because it is a lot safer on cast iron pipes that are in bad shape and cannot be cleaned using hydro-jetting.  With our descaling machine we can scrape the corrosion off the inner walls of the cast iron pipe, allowing it to be flushed down the sewer.

Cast-Iron Pipe

Cast iron pipe has been a sewer line standard for several decades and has an average lifespan between 30 – 50 years. Over time however, as metallic surfaces come into contact with moisture, rusting and corrosion set in. As these issues progress, the pipe weakens and it eventually needs to be replaced due to the deterioration or failure.

Pipe Rust

Like any metal pipe that comes directly into contact with waste and water, the interior of a cast iron pipe will rust naturally over time. Rusting on the interior of a cast iron pipe reduces the flow of the sewer line. First, rust on the interior of the pipe constricts the diameter of the pipe as it continues to build up. Second, this rust creates a rough surface which results in the slowing down of water through the pipe.

Pipe Corrosion

After years the water flow will create a channel at the bottom of the pipe. If untreated this channel will cause erosion of the pipe, pipe structure will weaken. This allows for foreign material to enter the line.  Additionally water will escape the pipe causing erosion which eventually bellies in the pipe line which will lead to collapse of the pipe.

SewerRepairs.com started in Riverside, California as Best Plumbing Services, our parent company. We are family owned and operated with over 20 years of expert plumbing experience. We take pride in our service and expect each job to be completed as if it were our own home or business. Our licensed plumbers and technicians will be professional, clean and polite.

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