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If you have a major drain problem, it does not mean that it requires excavation. In many cases, drains are cleaned with handy repair methods. But when all the methods are failed we have to do excavations.

Why You Require Excavation

Digging a property is a costly affair but sometimes it is the only way to repair the drainage system. When a drain requires replacement or repairs? We wish this is an easy answer, but it depends on many factors and some of them are:

• The material of which the pipe is made of
• The condition of the pipe
• How serious is the blockage
• Environment factors
• Others.

 The material of which pipe is made of

Many draining cleaning methods might not work in many types of pipes and on the materials of which they are made of. Pipes can be made of many types of materials like metal pipes, plastic, concrete, and a whole host of other materials. As the lines age with time, corrosion causes wear and tear and joints start to go. So a plumber decides which method to adopt depending on the materials of which pipes are made.

Condition of Soil

You have noticed the lines getting cracks or are collapsing; freezing soil can also cause extensive damage to the lines. You might find issues where the soil shifts and causes part of the sewer line to get out of the pitch. If the soil is not good, then handy repair methods will not work. We have to excavate. 

Blockages that is difficult to clear

Obstructions can cause sewer lines to get blocked easily. Generally, a plumber clears the obstruction from the pipes but some blockages are not possible to get removed without accessing the pipes. In case there is intense built-up of the corrosion, it becomes pertinent to remove and

replace that section of the pipe.

Which Type to Choose for Excavation and Pipe Repair

There are many types of sewer lines and which type is chosen depends on many factors. There are external excavation methods, interior access, re-routing, and a combination of all. Whatever is the sewer line, we might land up using a combination of all three methods for excavation or repair of the pipes. For instance, cured-in-place piping is especially trenchless, sometimes it needs drilling of access holes where we have to insert the piping to place it within the old piping. This method depends on the layout and repair process. While the traditional system of the excavation process is cheapest and feasible, a trenchless sewer pipe repair method is the best one.

Is the Drainage Excavation and Pipe Replacement requires digging and excavation

If you are facing any drain pipe issues or you might be under the impression that it needs extensive digging and excavation to rectify the problem. This might have truth in the past, but many new methods and techniques do not need any digging or excavating pipes. The plumber uses trenchless sewer repair and video camera inspection that saves both money and time. There are other tools also that allow for quick inspections and necessary repairs. 

Many plumbing companies will start digging for excavations or pipe replacement so before assigning the task check with the plumbing company to make sure whether they are adequately trained and have the required tools. You also need to make sure that the company is licensed and give you a total estimate of the price of the project and the time of completion. You should also compare the cost to make sure that you get a competitive price. By comparing the estimates, you will get the idea that you are getting reasonable rates for the services that you need.