Posted: 2/5/2013 3:19:37 PM EDT
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Does anyone have experience with cured in place pipe? I have a main sewer drain that is invaded by tree roots. I have to have the main line cleaned out about once a year. When the plumber was out last time he had the scope out and was showing me the issues. The clean out and drain on my property is the original clay pipe (house built in 1953). The drain goes from the 4" line to a 6" line under the basement slab and someplace under the front yard. He quoted me a price of $8000 to have it fixed. This seemed quite high at first but just wanted some opinions. I have not had a second contractor out to look yet. Does the price seem reasonable? The plumber said the line needs about 60 feet of liner.
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we use steam cured Insitsuform pipe to reline sewer lines in the city I work for;
I'm not real sure about that price (get 3 quotes) but the stuff works great, espically if there's no extra connections that have to be made. I'm not sure about root intrusion with this type of pipe, but I'd say that's your biggest problem. good luck, I'm working on a sewer problem right now; cut the roots, now I gotta fix a small hole near the cleanout wye. |
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One of my contracts is with a goverment agency that owns and maintains miles of sewer lines. I have done numerous sewer lining projects on deteriorated sewer lines. CIPP (cured in place pipe) is a very viable method of sewer repair. It leaves a virtually impermeable pipe that will last virtually forever. It is also very resistant to reaction with acids common to sewer systems.
When you get to small diameter lines like you are talking about, lining is a challenge and very few componies line small diameter pipes. Most of the systems I use are for 24"+ lines. If you can find someone who can line a 4" line, I would definitely consider it, especially if the location of the existing line makes replacement difficult. In the event that lining is not practical, replacement lines are often done with plastics that will far outlast clay or cast iron. |