[hlmccarter]

Hello all,
I am hoping to get some expert input into our drain line problem and recommended solutions. We are plagued by root growth in our main drain line, which runs about 150' to the sewer line. We've had it snaked several times, but because the frequency is about every 6-9 months between problems we're considering tackling the problem. My questions is whether anybody recommends the trenchless technologies some of the companies are advertising over just replacing the pipe. Honestly the idea of digging up my yard (and pay for it) is the last thing I want to do, but I really don't want to invest in one of these pipe coating or lining options if nobody has seen them really work. Any thoughts? Thanks

[speedball1]

It may be less expensive to replace the line but you ask about relining, (see images) Let me explain a bit more about my drainage problem and how I repaired it. 54 year old house. The builder used sub standard cast iron in the drainage. The 4" house main was completely ate up on the bottom of the pipe , blocked with roots and welling up in my living room floor. I was sure that the main had broke in two and I would have to jack hammer up the floor and tunnel under the foundation to transition to PVC, pick up the back bath and move the main outside the house but I had to know what was going on under the slab so a friend suggested running a camera down there. There was no distinct break in the main, however,it was completely ate up on the bottom. That's when Rooter Man of Sarasota and Gulf Coast Florida suggested relining the main, (see image). It took a day to clear the roots and pressure jet clean the main. Next day they came back and relined the main with epoxy. I now have a sewer main that will out last me, (50 year guarantee) and the best part is that I didn't have to, tear up my house and the cost was under half of what I figured to take the main outside around the house. Another bonus was that it was done without tearing up or disturbing my house. When they were finished I kept a piece of the epoxy liner to check it out. It was white and had the same thickness of Schedule#40 PVC.
I was amazed at the equipment RooterMan had outside my place. The equipment he had cost upwards of $100,000.00. Hi tech stuff that took a technician to run it. There were 3 men and 2 trucks to do the job. And it was completed in two days. Lottsa difference from the old days when I went out on a sewer call with a Ridged K-60 Sewer Machine and a ladder to get to the roof vent. I just wanted to point out that there's another option besides replacing drainage that the years have ruined. If your pipes are a candidate for a reline job I strongly suggest you look into it before you decide to replace the drainage pipes. I did and saved a bundle in addition to keeping my home intact. Just thought I would share that with you all. However, had this been outside I would have replaced the pipe. Regards and thank you for rating my answer, Tom