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 pdewolf1
Aug 2, 2009, 01:55 PM
I have a drain pipe under cement coming from kitchen sink.  It leaks. Any way to fix with out tearing up cement?
 KUXJ
Aug 2, 2009, 02:47 PM
Hi! pdewolf1, ANd Welcome to AMHD :)
 
I have a drain pipe under cement coming from kitchen sink.  It leaks. Any way to fix with out tearing up cement?Here's one way:
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You'll need a pro to do it. Looks like rotor-rooter does 'em.
I've seen the process done on 48" storm mains, but its different.
 
Myself, I'd probably do it the old-fashioned way an dig it up an replace.
You'll have to weigh the differences in time, and cost.
 
 
K
 speedball1
Aug 2, 2009, 03:31 PM
What size is the pipe that's leaking?  Is the washer connected to that line also?  How long a pipe are we talking about?  I can tell you about pipe relining.  I just had my 4" house main relined.  It wasn't cheap but saved me from tearing up my house. I don't know if I would recommend relining a kitchen drain that's only 2" , especially if a disposal and washer are on the same line.  Let me know more about your set up.  What else is that line draining?   Regards,  Tom