Why Do Cast Iron Pipes Keep Backing Up?
Repeated Backups In Cast Iron Pipes Explained (With Suggested Repairs)
So, why do your cast iron pipes underground keep backing up and clogging?
The reason behind recurrent backups and clogs in your underground cast iron pipes lies in a straightforward premise: rusting of these very pipes! As water flows through their interiors at the bottom, corrosion intensifies.
Subsequently, the pipe’s bottom portion becomes increasingly thin until it eventually develops a crack. Debris caught by the serrated edges of the cracked pipe leads to an accumulation that gradually obstructs proper water flow, causing pipe blockage.
Unfortunately, resolving this issue necessitates the replacement of the entire pipeline system. Plumbing experts equipped with video cameras evaluate the extent of damage by exploring the pipes’ condition extensively. The outcome often reveals that complete excavation of your floors is indispensable for tackling and replacing all afflicted sections beneath your home – a process accompanied by mandatory remodeling.
The Solution – Trenchless Pipe Lining!
Our technology has been around since 1997. Most people don’t know about it, but it is called cured-in-place pipe lining or epoxy pipe lining. It simply installs inside the old pipe. It doesn’t matter if there are holes and cracks; it fills those in.
And it has a minimum engineered life of 50 years. Our warranty is 50 years to match the engineered life. When we’re done, we make a video recording of all the light pipes. We upload them online and send you one email with your 50-year transferable warranty, which means it can go to somebody else who buys the home in the future. You also receive the videos in that email, and you’ll receive a payment for the invoice. It takes about four days to do. That’s it.
For a 2,000 sq. ft. house in Miami:
Pipe Excavation & Replacement
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- Takes 4-8 weeks
- Costs $50,000 – $75,000
- Tile, Terrazzo, Marble, Wood replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom cabinets replacement
- Must vacate home
Trenchless Pipe Lining
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- Takes 4 days
- Costs $17,000
- Has a 50-year warranty!
- Stay in home
What Are The Steps In Trenchless Pipe Lining?
Trenchless epoxy pipe lining is a process used to rehabilitate existing cast iron pipes without the need for traditional excavation methods. Here’s how it works:
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Inspection: The first step in the process is to inspect the pipeline to determine the extent of the damage and identify any blockages or obstructions that may need to be cleared.
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Cleaning: Next, the pipeline is thoroughly cleaned using high-pressure water jets or other specialized equipment to remove any debris or buildup.
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Lining Preparation: After cleaning, the pipe is inspected again to ensure that it is clean and free of obstructions. Then, the epoxy resin liner is prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Lining Installation: The epoxy liner is inserted into the pipe and positioned using a specialized inversion system. The liner is then inflated and cured using hot water, steam, or UV light.
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Inspection and Testing: Once the liner has cured, the pipe is inspected again to ensure that the liner is properly installed and that there are no leaks or other defects.
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Restoration: The final step is to restore the pipeline to its original condition. This may include repairing any connections or fittings, as well as restoring any landscaping or pavement that was disturbed during the installation process.
Overall, trenchless epoxy pipe lining is a cost-effective and efficient way to rehabilitate pipelines without the need for excavation, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications.
How Much Does Epoxy Pipe Lining Cost?
So how much does it cost to reline pipes for a 2,000-square-foot house instead of replacing the pipes?
It’s between $17,000 and $20,000. If you were to excavate the floors to physically replace the pipes it would take about two months and you would have to pay between $50,000 and $70,000.
It only takes 3 days to line the pipes, and we email you copies of the final videos of the re-lined pipes with your 50-year transferable warranty and your paid-in-full invoice. You get that all in one email. You can never lose any of that, and you can just forward that email to somebody who buys it properly in the future.
