ATLANTA SEWER LINE REPAIR | ATLANTA SEWER REPAIR
When it comes to single-family homes, only two types of drain systems exist: sewer line systems and septic systems. No matter how a home is built, whether it be over a crawlspace, over a basement, or on a concrete slab, waste water and sewage has to escape one way or another. With septic systems becoming more and more obsolete, sewer systems can be found all across the world, in virtually every type of building. Sewer systems contain the city and county main, along with branch, or service, lines which extend to houses and businesses. Houses, along with multi-family apartment complexes, use fairly standard sewer construction in order to facilitate the disposal of sewage and waste water. All sewer lines drain from the home tie together before they leave the structure, eventually converging into a 4" main line. This main sewer line travels underground, ranging from 18" deep at the home all the way up to 25' or more at the tap.
Sewer line repair is a tricky business. Sewer lines can be constructed of several different types of materials and fittings. PVC, or poly-vinyl chloride, is the most commonly used material today. This pipe offers great strength, easy installation, and cheap production costs. Reaching and exceeding 60 years, it also has a long life span. PVC was not always the standard choice for sewer line construction, however. Years ago, terracotta, a type of clay, was commonly used for sewer piping. While popular, it was inherently weak and was susceptible to crushing, cracking, and root penetration. Cast iron sewer lines were used shortly after terracotta, and while it offered a heavy increase in strength, cast iron was time-consuming to connect, while also being weak against rust problems. Root problems also became an issue, as the decaying cast iron allowed for easy access for trees needing water. Due to these trials, PVC has now become the commonplace material for sewer lines, and thus had an excellent track record.
Atlanta sewer line repair can necessary for a number of reasons. Roots, separations, breaks, and rusting are all common issues. When it comes time for your line to be repaired or replaced, the exact location of the problem must first be found and then marked. We do this by using the latest technology in drain cameras and locating electronics. Once the trouble spot is located, the necessary sewer line repair can be made. A simple repair can include digging up the spot, removing the damaged section of sewer line and replacing it with a new section of PVC pipe and adapters. More extensive problems may lead to the necessity of a sewer line replacement, in which your entire line from house to street is removed and replaced. This type of work is obviously a little more expensive, but it ensures that you will have no future problems with you sewer system outside of the home. We repair and replace anywhere from 5-10 sewer lines each week, so there is nothing we have not seen. Our sewer line technicians are incredibly experienced, professional, and efficient. We perform any and all sewer line work with minimal damage to your yard and landscaping. We also bring your outdated sewer line up to the new code standards that are in place.
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