Sewer Line Replacement Calgary

In years gone by, the answer likely would have been no, because homeowners insurance never used to include coverage for sewer line services like a sewer line replacement unless it was specifically added to the policy with an endorsement to cover plumbing systems. But nowadays, some insurance carriers do include certain types of coverage for plumbing components in standard home insurance policies, so even property owners who don't have an added endorsement could possibly still get some form of insurance compensation to recoup the costs of sewer line replacement in Calgary. If you're not sure, the best course of action is to call your insurance broker and consult with them about what is and is not included in your current homeowners insurance policy.

Calgary plumbers get this question a lot, but it's hard to narrow down the time frame without knowing more about your particular plumbing system because the material your lines are made of has a big impact on how long they'll last. PVC pipes, which is what we usually install nowadays, can last around 75 to 100 years, and cast iron may be able to hang on that long as well before pipe replacement is necessary. But if you have Orangeburg pipes, also known as tar paper pipes, they're usually only going to last 50 years at a maximum. Since they stopped being installed more than 50 years ago, if you've still got them, your system is long overdue for professional sewer line replacement. Calgary homeowners should also keep in mind that there are, of course, external factors at play that could significantly shorten the serviceable years of sewer pipes, such as tree root intrusion, extreme temperatures, soil movement, severe clogs, and other potential sewer issues.

As effective, efficient, and time-saving as trenchless sewer line replacement techniques are, there are a couple of specific situations where trenchless methods just aren't a viable option. The majority of the time, methods such as pipe bursting or pipe relining are the right choice, but there's no avoiding the need to dig a trench in these two scenarios:

1. Your existing pipe is so severely damaged and deteriorated that it has completely collapsed. Pipe bursting relies on there being a space left in the soil where the new pipe can be threaded through, but if there's nothing there but a wall of dirt and pipe fragments, there's no way to carry out a trenchless sewer line replacement.
2. Your current trench doesn't meet minimum slope requirements. When a trench is originally dug, it needs to have a steep enough pitch because, as we all know, water moves downhill. If there's not enough of a slope, wastewater will just sit there, and it can even cause a sewer backup. In a situation where there's not an adequate slope, either because the installation was done wrong or the earth has shifted over time, trenchless methods are useless because the trench itself is not correct. The only way to fix it is to dig a new trench with the correct slope.

Do you need an experienced team of plumbers for sewer line replacement in Eagle Ridge, Glamorgan, Acadia, or other parts of Calgary? Don’t let warning signs like slow drainage or the smell of sewage slip. Instead, trust the reliable plumbers at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Calgary to  carefully investigate it. We’ll get the job done with expert service and long-lasting results. 

You can reach our friendly customer service representatives to schedule an appointment for service or to find out more about our reliable plumbing services in Calgary, which include water line repairs and drain cleaning.