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Any clogged pipe or sewage system back-up is a serious matter that typically requires immediate attention from a professional plumber, but when such problems become recurrent or are particularly severe, it is a sign you may have deeper problems. You may well need professional sewer line cleaning or replacement services.

In the past, sewer line repair costs, along with the time and “life disruption” sewer repair required, were all rather intense. But today, modern sewer line repair methods can eliminate the trench work, making the process fast, affordable, and just as effective.

Trenchless sewer line repair is generally accomplished by digging, at most, only two small entry points rather than a long excavation trench in your yard. Specialized cameras, cables, and other equipment are used to analyze the situation, remove clogs, clean out pipes, or re-line pipes. Trenchless repair is also used in replacing sewer lines from house to main without even having to dig up and remove the old pipes.

Trenchless sewer repair entails a number of different elements and services, depending on what your specific plumbing problem calls for, including these:

To locate blockages, grime build-up, or cracks in your sewer lines, a camera attached to the end of a cord is used. This piece of high-tech plumbing equipment lets inspectors see and assess problems without any need to dig and manually search for them. An inspection is also a good idea every couple years on older homes or on a new home you are thinking about buying.

The most common trenchless sewer line service by far is to remove clogs and clear/clean out the sewer lines from house to main. High-tech cable machines and hydro-jetters get the job done fast, and the same camera that identified the problem can be used again afterwards to verify the problem has indeed been solved.

Besides cleaning out sewer lines and ensuring they flow freely, it may become necessary to repair sections of existing pipe or to install brand new piping. One method used to accomplish this is called “pipe bursting.” This involves feeding a new pipe into an old one so that the old pipe is burst out of the way as the new pipe moves through it. A second method is “pipe boring,” which simply bores a hole in the ground and then feeds the pipe into that hole (when trenching is impractical or undesirable). Finally, “pipe re-lining” can be used to install a Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP), which is a “pipe within a pipe” that conforms to the contours of the outer (original) pipe so as to prevent leakage.

There are many benefits to using trenchless sewer repair over trenching. First, the lack of a trench means your landscaping is not damaged. It also eliminates the danger of someone tripping over or falling into an open trench.

Second, your sewer line is never exposed to the outside air, lowering risk of contamination and minimizing any unpleasant odors during the repair process.

Third, there will never be a need to tear up pavements, cut through tree roots, or move bricks, gravel, or other obstacles in your yard that lie in the path of the trench.

Fourth, trenchless sewer repair is the fastest method, usually being completed in a day or less. This prevents the inconvenience of having to function in a house without running water for a long period of time.

Fifth and finally, trenchless repairs usually cost a lot less. This stems from the fact that excavation takes time, labor, and heavy machinery, which all increase the overall costs of repairs.

While there may be some situations where trenching is necessary, in most cases, you are far better off utilizing trenchless methods to inspect, unclog, clean out, repair, or replace all or part of your sewer lines.

To learn more about trenchless sewer repair or to schedule a trenchless inspection or repair in Tacoma, WA, or throughout Pierce, Kitsap, or Mason Counties, contact Harts Services today by calling 

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Harts Services has long experience in trenchless sewer repair methods, serves both residential and commercial customers, and offers fast emergency response repairs where necessary. Check our past customers reviews.

The Methods and Effectiveness of Trenchless Sewer Repair

At Harts Services, we are leaders in trenchless and underground construction technologies.

As Tacoma’s sewer experts, we focus on drain cleaning, sewer camera inspections, hydro jetting, sewer spot repair and complete side sewer replacement.

Utilizing both open trench and trenchless technologies, we are the only company that does all our own pipe bursting and cure in place pipe relining in the Tacoma area.

We have over 10 years experience and are ready to serve you.

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When it comes to sewer repair, there are few things more important than pipe restoration. Luckily, with today’s technology there are methods of restoring pipes with very little, to no excavation required. The most popular of these trenchless methods are “pipe bursting” and “pipe lining” which will be discussed in detail below.

BURST THINGS FIRST (WHAT IS PIPE BURSTING?)

Pipe bursting is a way of replacing an entire pipe with a brand new High Density Polyethylene Pipe (Also known as HDPE). In addition to being non­toxic, and environmentally sustainable, this pipe is also resistant to corrosion and chemicals.

Pipe bursting is achieved by pulling a tool called a bursting head through an already existing pipe. This allows the new pipe to be pulled through while the bursting head breaks up the original damaged, or compromised pipe.

This is achieved through the use of a heavy cable which is attached to a hydraulic pulling machine. This machine is capable of pulling with up to 30 tons of force, and uses a hammering motion which helps the bursting head to thoroughly break up the original pipe, and ensure it will be out of the way.

Pipe lining is a way of repairing or replacing an already existing pipe through the use of a Cured­In­Place pipe (or CIPP). CIPP is jointless, and seamless, as well as capable of restoring pipes anywhere from 0.1 to 2.8 meters (or 4 to 110 inches) in diameter.

This process is achieved with the use of a felt liner, which is saturated with resin and then pulled through the pre­existing damaged pipe. The liner is then cured typically with the use of hot water, uv light, or steam.

The end result from this method is a tight fitting replacement pipe within the original pipe which is jointless, and resistant to corrosion.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS… (PICKING THE RIGHT METHOD)

As with most things in life, there is no one cure all method for replacing or repairing compromised pipes. While both techniques mentioned above are non invasive, there are some conditions which can assist you in choosing the right one for the job.

In some areas the pipe may be too deep to burst. For example, in the northwest, sewer lines are much deeper, because they have to be built below the frost line. In these areas pipe lining is a more common method because it is more cost effective. Lining is also best used for pipes that run under buildings.

However, if the pipe you are replacing has lost its integrity (such as becoming oval shaped or crushed) bursting is the best of the two methods discussed for this situation.

Of course if you are having pipe problems, the best thing to do is research every available technique, and consult with your local plumber.

A Midsummer Pipe's Dream (Bursting vs. Lining)

We are all very excited to announce another fantastic piece of drain cleaning equipment recently added to our company. The Quadraplex SS2000+ Drain cleaning machine is an incredible piece of equipment for many reasons, and will help Harts make your life much easier and faster.

We all know how frustrating it can be to have a stoppage in your home. Whether it’s in the kitchen, bathroom or even the laundry room a small stoppage can be a big deal. The SS2000+ is not your ordinary store bought cable machine as it goes above and beyond the normal expectations of a drain “snake.” It can be used easily and quickly to take care of blockages wherever they may be, and certainly with the holidays coming up it’s important to make sure you have someone on your team with the means to take care of any current of possible future issues you may have.

The SS2000+ will clean lines up to 6 inches through 100 feet and 4-inch lines up to 200 feet! Its comes fully equipped with a ½ HP ball bearing, thermal protection, and a reversible motor. It is the only machine that can “snap” from a main line application to a sink line without any belt or guard change. That may not sound impressive to the layman, but it is. It’s convenience and speed makes it much easier for us to be “in and out” with your stoppage issues taken care of. The machine clocks in at about two square feet and can weigh up to 80lbs fully loaded. The motor is a 60 cycle, single phase, capacitor start, and is reversible with overload protection. Some of its features include but are not limited to: heavy-duty chromed steel frame, 8 inches solid core rubber wheels with ball bearing inserts, air actuated foot control and open cage/inner core cartridges for ease of cleaning and prevention of kinking and looping.

Whether it’s a stoppage happening in a toilet, sink, or main line, the solution is as simple as having one of our technicians come to your house and spend a few minutes assessing the issue before using the SS2000+, and letting it work it’s magic. This is a quick and easy process that can get your home or business back up and running in no time. Though snaking through a drain with a clog is a quick and generally reliable method for temporary clogs, sometimes your pipe may be backed up for other reasons that need further attention. Some home/business owners may think they just have a stoppage, when it could be something as serious a pipe breakage or collapse causing the issue. It’s very important to care for your home or businesses drain lines, and sewer line. Whether you are on city sewer or septic, problems such as roots and other debris may arise that need something more powerful to clear out blockages. That would require something like a hydro-jetter. It’s never too early to check out what’s happening in your lines with a camera inspection, and we would be happy to schedule for you.

If you have a blockage, there are a few things you can try at home before you call us. In sink drains, hair is the most common thing that creates stoppages. Any household metal hanger can be “untwisted” and used to try and clear the clog. A classic plunger is usually best for toilet stoppages, or smaller snakes can be rented or bought from local hardware stores. These are not generally as effective as the industrial sized one we have. Lastly, as a tip for kitchen sinks with disposals, make sure you’re not putting any pumpkin “guts” down there. This is a very common mistake people make around this time of the year, with the disposal being so clean and quick. The slimy goo that comes out of a pumpkin is actually very difficult for a disposal to process,and can cause rather serious buildups in the drain line below. If you have any issues with stoppages in drains within your home or business, please don’t hesitate to call us!

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Hart's Services got here about 3 hours after calling them. Very courteous and helpful with going over my options for all of my plumbing needs. They are getting our emergency repair work completed for a reasonable rate.

Very friendly, very knowledgeable. Made replacing my whole sewer line as painless as possible.

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At Harts Services, our #1 priority is your utmost satisfaction. We won’t just show up at your location and provide easy fixes that will eventually come undone, causing you more aggravation and costing you more money. Our plumbers provide lasting results at affordable prices, holding themselves to the highest standard for excellence in every job they undertake. We also offer peace of mind inspections, maintenance plans, and customer education to ensure complete peace of mind today and in the future.

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Harts has amazing customer service and responded promptly to our plumbing emergency! Chris has been to our home in the past and is very knowledgeable and professional. Harts is a great local company to work with.

I was so happy to finally get my faucets outside my house fixed. Anytime I turned them on they dripped, dripped, dripped. Now I have frost free hose bibs and no drips! Thanks Harts!

Harts Services is a very professional company. We called because our sewer was backing up into our home and they had someone at our house within the hour.

Fast service, excellent follow-up, and Tim who performed the service was excellent and easy to work with. Will definitely use again if needed.

Thank you Chris McAlister from Harts Services. The service was professional, quick but thorough. Thank you

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