This technology essentially installs a new inner pipe lining inside the old compromised pipe. The condition of the old pipe is irrelevant as it is first completely cleaned to remove all scale and rust and then the new sleeving material is installed. The sleeve is completely inert it cannot react with acids, alkaline substances, or even volatile substances like nail polish remover. The other good thing is that the liner once it is turned rock hard inside the old pipe, is a stand-alone pipe by itself and does not need the old host pipe for any physical support. The liner is super strong and designed for load-bearing situations like under footers of houses.

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How Much Does It Cost?

The average 2,000-square-foot house has approximately 90 feet of cast iron drains under the slab. If you replaced the pipes the old-fashioned way, you would need to dig up all the concrete and excavate a 3-foot-deep and 3-foot-wide trench throughout the entire house. Then, you would replace the pipe, sand, and concrete, which takes about 8 weeks. Afterward, the tile or carpet has to be replaced, and the house has to be sanitized. In South Florida, it typically costs $50,000 for a house of this size, in addition to hotel and furniture storage costs.

On the other hand, 90 feet of trenchless sewer pipe repair will run about $18,000, and the installation would take about 3 days. During this time, the tenants can stay in their homes and can use the plumbing almost all the time.

How does this pipe-sleeving aka “cured in place pipe” lining work?

All of the work is performed from outside of the house or the building. The old pipe is accessed where it leaves the building and a small hole is dug to cut open the pipe, typically in a grassy area. From here specialized pipe cleaning using special high-pressure water hydro jetting machines and other technology is used to remove all the old scale and accumulated rust.

Next, the flexible fabric sleeve is saturated with 100% epoxy resin which comes in two parts that when mixed in the correct ratio will heat up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit that hardens the resin. Once the lining is entirely saturated it is pulled into the old pipe and the sleeve has a temporary internal balloon which is inflated to 18 psi for about 4 hours after which the balloon is removed and the sleeve has become rock hard. The newly sleeved cast iron drain can be used immediately.

Benefits of pipes sleeving in Coral Gables vs excavation

As the name suggests, Coral Gables is built on coral rock. This material is very difficult to excavate and so pipe replacement by excavation takes a very long time is very expensive and very messy. Homeowners have to live in hotels for weeks on end and put their pets in some kind of pet care facility. Pipes sleeving on the other hand only takes a couple of days to do for an entire 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house, costs about half as much as excavation, and has a 100-year expected life. Homeowners can also stay on their property and use the pipes every evening until the next morning.

Cast iron pipe relining offers an exceptional solution for damaged or deteriorating cast iron pipes. With its remarkable strength, advanced methods, and long-term warranty, it provides homeowners with a cost-effective and durable alternative to traditional pipe replacement. By avoiding the need for excavation and preserving the structural integrity of the existing pipes, cast iron pipe relining ensures a reliable and long-lasting plumbing system. If you are facing issues with your cast iron pipes, consider the benefits of cast iron pipe relining and consult with a reputable service provider to restore the functionality of your plumbing system for years to come.