I recently saw a TOH episode (East Boston project) where the old and damaged clay sewer line was repaired with an epoxy sleeve that was inserted into the pipe from a cleanout in the basement. I have the same problem caused by a giant Norway Maple directly over the sewerline. This caught my attention as an alternative to tree removal and excavating to replace the pipe. It turns out that the guy who did the TOH job operates in the Hartford area, where I am. I have a call into him but wonder if any of you guys have any experience with this system, including cost.
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Greetings Tom,
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again which will increase it's viewing.
Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.
Cheers
Peaceful,
easy feelin'.
Well, here's the bottom line. The guy called and was very helpful and knowledgeable. But...it would be about $8000 for the 65' to the property line. I got an estimate of $1040 for the tree and $2000 for the new sewer line .(So called winter rates). A nobrainer, particularly since I would still have a tree that should come down soon if I went the sleeve route. They get most of their jobs in situations where excavation would damage other structures(porches, paved driveways etc) and thus is cost effective. I just have a half dead tree to deal with.
Good to go.
Peaceful,easy feelin'.
I don't know of the epoxy sleeve you mentioned but we did such a sewer repair this week. IMHO anytime you have trees anywhere near clay or concrete tiles, you are asking for trouble. Best repair is excavation. Dig around the tree and put in new schedule 40 PVC. Our repair job took 3 hours including 2 hours on the job. In this case it was only 20' of replacement and the sewer was only 3.5' deep. If you go the epoxy sleeve route, I would check into what type of guarantee is offered. If no guarantee then I would go tried and true.
Good luck,
John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.
Keep in mind that sometimes the sewer is 8-10 feet deep, and parts of it may run under roads or sidewalks. Excavating the sewer line can run $10-20K in some cases.
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Dan,
In that case, I agree with you. I was assuming 6' deep or less.John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.
Saw that episode or one like it also.
Price is a regional thing.
Other than seeing that show & reading about it in various trade magazines I have no experience with the system, but I do have experience with drain systems.
It will reduce the ID of the pipe, but most pipes are slightly oversized so that part should be fine.
It will not repair a crushed pipe, & the pipe cannot have any branch lines on it as well.
If they can get all the roots out of the pipe it will make a nice seal.
In ground movement areas it can be touchy cause it does not bend at the joints & can break with settling & earthquakes.
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