Depending on the extent and type of damage, you could be looking at two different plumbing repair options for sewer pipe replacement or sewer line repair. Cambridge plumbers offer two main options for sewer repair: trenchless or traditional repair.
Trenchless sewer line repair in Cambridge is a modern innovation that offers minimal disruption to your property, as it only involves digging two small access holes for the repair. There are two options for a trenchless sewer line repair:
- Pipe lining (cured-in-place or CIPP): This method involves inserting an epoxy-soaked liner into your existing pipe. The liner is equipped with an inflatable tube that, once inflated, pushes the lining into the walls of your old pipe. Once the lining is fully cured, the tube is removed, leaving you with a brand-new pipe within the old one.
- Pipe bursting: With pipe bursting, a hydraulic bursting head is pulled through your old, deteriorated pipe. The head breaks it up, leaving behind a void. Simultaneously, a brand-new pipe is threaded into that space, replacing the damaged section completely.
However, if the damage is extensive or the sewer pipes that run from your Cambridge home have collapsed completely, then traditional open trench excavation might be your only option for a complete sewer line replacement. Cambridge plumbers will excavate the affected pipe, replacing it entirely before restoring the site. It's a disruptive and labor-intensive option that's typically a last resort scenario for our repair services.