Should You Repair or Replace Your Sewers?
One of the first questions that needs to be answered when a sewer line breaks is whether or not it can be repaired, or if its replacement is necessary. If the pipe can be repaired instead of replaced, the situation will be handled differently. The cost will be lower and the scope of the project lessened.
If a crack is minor, a plumber may be able to repair it. But if the crack is too significant, the pipe needs to be replaced entirely. It can be tempting to choose an option that is cheaper or less time-consuming in the short term, but this could lead to big problems down the road.
In less severe cases, a plumber may simply be able to repair the damaged portion of the pipe and leave the rest intact.
Sewer repair Chicago can be performed in several ways. Some plumbers would prefer to bore a hole into the pipe, insert a metal sleeve and then weld it into position. The sleeve adds additional support and reduces the chance of additional problems with older systems. Many homeowners, especially those with older systems, choose this option to prevent future problems.