What You Need to Know About Water Line Replacement in Atlanta
Trench vs. Trenchless Water Line Replacement in Atlanta
As little as ten years ago, replacing a water line meant ripping up your front yard in an attempt to identify the problem and effect repairs. However, technology has come a long way since then. While you may still require a large-scale trench replacement, you might also be able to get by with some of the great new trenchless options available on the market today. And newer technologies can fix your problem in as little as one day. One day! It’s not a typo; it’s a testament to how far we’ve come. Let’s dig a little deeper into the Water Line Replacement in Atlanta options:
Epoxy Liner Solutions
With just a few, small entry points, specialists can use air pressure to pump in an epoxy substrate. With the help of a special balloon, they cure the new “pipe’s” inner walls. The whole process can be done in just a few hours and is best for repairing small-scale pipe damage. This saves time, money, labor, and most importantly…your lawn!
Pipe Bursting
This is exactly what it sounds like, though probably not what you’re picturing. (We’re not going to send fireworks or explosives down your pipes, promise!) A replacement pipe is fitted with a special conical head, then pushed into the damaged pipes. The head can expand, essentially “bursting” old pipes as it goes, leaving clear space and more room for the new pipe following along behind it. The distance to the damage point, as well as the material of your current piping, can be a determining factor in whether this is the right choice for your solution.
Traditional Trenching
In this case, qualified specialists excavate the area around your water line, giving them access to replace the entire length of the mainline. The old pipe is completely disassembled and removed, leaving ample space for the new pipe. Once it is placed, sealed, and cured, water will be turned back on. Once they ensure no leaks exist, they’ll go about filling the trench back in.
Assessing the Issue and Recommending a Solution
If you start to have issues with your water pressure or notice newly formed bogs in your front yard, chances are good you’ll need a water line replacement. After a technician has sent a camera through the pipes, you’ll at least know what you’re facing; but determining the best option for your type of replacement depends on a few things about your specific situation:
Whether you require a full replacement or just a partial
How your house sits in relation to the water pipe and the damaged section, or sections
Where your existing landscaping (protected trees, etc.) sits
Where do your utility lines run
Getting Down and Dirty
After all the factors have been mapped out, and you’ve received a written estimate or two pricing out the job, it’ll be time to cut the water and get to work. Once the job is complete, you can go back to life as usual. In the case of trenching, you will have some signs of the work still lingering, until your grass can grow back. Yes, it’s certainly a pain; but some dirt lines marring your grass is definitely better than having a boggy swamp yard or a flooded basement. Right?
Water Line Replacement Done Right
While you might find several companies who claim to be able to handle the installation, don’t trust the safety and comfort of your family to just anyone. Our plumbing pros are standing by ready to help you assess the situation, and restore your water (and life) back to normal.
If you think you might be in need of water line replacement in Atlanta, don’t wait; call us today at 404-873-1881, and let us get the job done right.