When your home’s drainage system is working right, it’s easy to take it for granted since it’s doing what it’s supposed to do. You will, however, notice it if the drainage system malfunctions. Sometimes the solution calls for drain replacement – and one option is trenchless drain replacement.

So that you know what to do if your drain malfunctions, read on for a look at signs that you need drain replacement, different options for drain replacement, and the benefits of trenchless techniques.

Signs that You Need Drain Replacement 

Here are 3 signs that your drainage system is no longer working and needs to be replaced:

1.    Slow Drainage: If you find that the water in your sink or toilet either drains at a snail’s pace or doesn’t drain at all, call Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services. This problem stems from a gradual buildup of material in the network of piping, but you can nip it in the bud if you take action before the drain is completely clogged.

2.    Backflow: Backflow refers to any discoloured or foul-smelling water coming from your drain. It can occur due to sudden water pressure changes that reverse the flow of water through your drainage system This can cause sewer water to make its way back up your drain. Most homes have sewer backflow valves to prevent this problem, but they can malfunction.

3.    Bad Smells: When a sewer valve malfunctions, it can release foul smells back into your home. Your best bet, if this occurs, is to call us at Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services.

Different Drain Replacement Options Include Trenchless Plumbing

Here are 3 drain repair and replacement options available:

1.    Drain Path Liners, Spot Repairs, or Local Patch Repairs: This option is often selected to repair problems impacting a certain portion of the drainage system. So if there's a defect in one area or a number of defects in a relatively small area of the drainage system, then patch liners might be the way to go.

2.    Pipe Bursting: This option works by winching a bursting head through a pipe already in the system. The internal pressure exerted by the bursting head bursts the host pipe and a new plastic pipe is inserted in the breached area.

3.    Trenchless Repair: A trenchless method means that there is no little to no excavation to access the pipes that need to be fixed. A plumber experienced in the process will use a camera to help guide a liner into the damaged pipe -- all without having to excavate your yard. There are different types of trenchless drain replacement such as drain lining, drain re-lining, and cured in place pipe liner lining.

Benefits of Trenchless Drain Repair Techniques  

One of the primary benefits of trenchless sewer line replacement is that it can save your lawn from looking like an archeological site in heavy excavation mode. Yes, there are times when some digging will be necessary, but it won’t be a full-on excavation that destroys your lawn.

Trenchless techniques are also very durable, which means you won’t have to give up functionality for convenience.

Get in touch with us at Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services to learn more about how trenchless plumbing can resolve your drain problems for good.