Fix Your Sewer Line Without Destroying Your Yard
Having a failing sewer line is bad enough. It disrupts your whole life, brings daily comfort to a screeching halt, creates nasty smells, and means that you need some serious sewer line work in the immediate future. Add to that the potential damage that’ll happen from a traditional sewer line excavation; years of hard-won landscaping work, the hardscaping you’ve spent thousands on. That’s why trenchless sewer line replacement in St. Charles is the preferable method here.
Trenchless is a breakthrough alternative to the messiness of a traditional dig. Chesterfield Service has been helping St. Charles homeowners (and homeowners all over St. Louis and St. Charles Counties, really) replace their old and degraded sewer lines via trenchless methods. Since 1976, we’ve been doing quality sewer work with clear communication and customer satisfaction.
What Is Trenchless Sewer Replacement?
Trenchless sewer replacement is a cleaner alternative to traditional sewer line replacement. Sewer line replacement digs a trench in your yard all along the line to get access to the damaged/old sewer line. But trenchless gets the job done via a few smell access points instead of destroying your property. The payoff is that your gardens, lawn, hardscaping, driveway, trees, etc. are all safe from a chaotic dig. Plus, trenchless is usually much faster and cost-effective.
Our Trenchless Methods
There are two main methods of good trenchless sewer line replacement. Here’s what they are.
Pipe bursting
For old, damaged lines, we pull an entirely new pipe right through the existing one while breaking the new pipe outward. The new one’s heat-welded above ground for a seamless fit. Some access digging’s involved, of course, but it’s minimal compared to the alternative.
Pipe lining (CIPP)
For a line damaged in multiple places but still has its structural integrity, we’ll insert a resin-saturated line that’s cured right in place against the existing pipe walls, which will create a smooth, seamless new pipe inside the old. This is fast, accurate, and long-lasting. A triple win!
But trenchless isn’t always the right move. We’ll recommend which method’s right, based on your line. It all starts with a camera inspection, and we’ll see what we’re working with and take it from there.
Why Trenchless Is Worth It
What are the benefits of trenchless sewer line replacement? Here’s why it’s a solid move:
- It’ll protect your property
- It’s faster overall; a day vs. weeks
- Long-lasting, since modern materials (HDPE and cured-in-place liners, etc.) last decades
- It’s often more cost-effective, with less labor and and less restoration of a torn up yard
- You’ll have less mess and stress; no long trench carved in the lawn or heavy equipment making tracks everywhere
Schedule Trenchless Sewer Replacement in St. Charles Today!
Ready to replace your sewer in a way that doesn’t completely pulverize your property? It’s time to consider pipe lining and pipe bursting with trenchless sewer line replacement in St. Charles. Call on Chesterfield Service; we’ve been doing quality sewer work since we started way back in ‘76. Give us a call and we can get a camera in your line and move forward with an efficient, cheaper alternative to sewer line excavation!
Frequently Asked Questions About Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement
How long does trenchless sewer replacement take?
Not long, usually a day vs. potentially weeks with traditional sewer replacement. That also depends on how long the line is and what condition it’s in.
Is trenchless more expensive than digging?
Not usually, especially if you’re factoring in the things you’re not paying for: a torn up yard, replacing hardscaping and landscaping, etc. We’ll let you know the cost, plus the cost comparisons between the two. But trenchless is often the way to go.
How long do trenchless repairs last?
Modern materials we use in trenchless replacement in St. Charles lasts 50+ years, so longevity is a big plus.
Will my insurance cover trenchless sewer line replacement?
It really depends on your policy. In St. Charles, you might qualify for the Residential Sewer Lateral Repair Program, and it can cover trenchless methods, as long as it’s performed by a licensed contractor (Chesterfield is). But standard homeowners insurance policies usually don’t cover sewer line replacements if the problems are age-related, wear and tear, tree roots, or gradual decay. They should cover it if there’s sudden damage (e.g., a storm or explosion), but it’ll really depend on your situation. Chesterfield Service techs can walk you through the process and let you know if you’re covered.
