For aging or failing water supply lines, trenchless water main technology is a huge advancement. There are multiple benefits, and in our blog article today, we are going to list for you (five) 5 of the main ones. 

Cost 

The cost is significantly lower with trenchless technology because you do not need heavy equipment to dig up lawns, concrete, or even streets. While the trenchless work could cost slightly more initially, the restoration costs of replanting, repaving, and restoring landscaping are virtually zero, so overall it is a much cheaper alternative. 

Less Property Disruption 

Because you avoid digging up and destroying everything to access pipe under the ground, the disruption to everything is much less. Trees, shrubs, sod, fences, driveways, walkways, and patios can remain almost intact. 

Speed 

When you factor in everything noted above, you will find that this type of technology fixes the water mains much faster and then the restoration is afterwards is very small compared to the old style of digging up and destroying everything in the path of the water main. 

Less time also means less time without water, and less time annoying your neighbours with the mess in your yard. 

Improved Pipe Quality 

Newer trenchless technology usually uses HDPE pipe which is flexible and durable. The service life of HDPE is substantially longer than the clay, galvanized steel, or cast iron pipes it replaces. 

Water Quality 

Because of the improved pipe quality mentioned above, water quality is typically significantly improved. HDPE pipe does not leach chemicals or metals (think lead) into your water supply. 

Environmental Benefits 

Less soil disruption, less heavy equipment and a shorter time frame for doing the job all spells multiple environmental benefits, typically of great importance to Vancouver area homeowners. 

Trenchless water mains are amazing. Keep in mind, however, that they are not the solution for every application. You need professionals like us to come and diagnose your problem to see if a trenchless solution can be applied to your specific circumstance.  

Water Mains Vancouver is a division of 604FixLeak offering water main line repairs, leak detection, plumbing repairs and restoration services in the Greater Vancouver area. 

If you have any questions about this article or need some help with your water mains, call us today at (604) 349-5325.