Sewer Drain Repair and Replacement

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Sewer pipes that have been damaged by roots or are corroding due to age have to be repaired or replaced. Signs that your sewer lines are in need of attention include:

• Slow shower or bathtub drainage

• Gurgling noises when flushing toilets

• Wet areas around floor drains after doing laundry

Some kinds of sewer pipe are more susceptible to this type of damage than others. The worst is clay tile pipe, commonly used in the Lower Mainland until the 1990's, with concrete being a close second. Modern PVC piping is much better as it requires fewer joints, is more flexible and less prone to degradation.

Repairing Tree-damaged Drains

This is one of the most expensive plumbing problems you might have to deal with, so having drainage problems diagnosed and repaired promptly is in your best interest. Emergency procedures include the use of a root saw to cut away invading roots followed by a high-pressure flush. However, this is a temporary measure as cutting tree roots encourages new growth and the openings in the drain pipe will still be there and will likely become larger.

The use of root-killing chemicals is not recommended – and is actually banned in many areas – for environmental reasons though a foaming herbicide can be pumped into drain pipes. This kills the roots it contacts and will inhibit new growth for a couple of years.

The best option when it comes to sewer service is to set up a video camera inspection which allows visual confirmation of the exact location and nature of the problem.

Once the nature of the damage is determined, we will explain your options. These include things like root extraction followed by an epoxy lining to seal and reinforce pipes. However, should your sewer pipes be badly broken they will have to be replaced