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Initial pipe inspection
The first step a professional plumber takes when repairing or replacing a damaged sewer repair NJ pipe is to inspect the pipe using a small camera connected to a video monitor. An opening must be made in the pipe to insert the camera but this can be done by accessing the sewer line before it leaves the home or by digging a single small hole in the yard. (http://allweekplumbing.com/sewer-repairs-nj.html) -
Pipe lining
In many cases, a sewer pipe can be relined if the damage is not extensive. The liner, which is similar to a deflated fire hose, is coated in a special epoxy and placed inside the sewer line. A long tube, called a bladder, is inflated inside the liner, pressing it against the inside of the existing pipe. After the new liner has cured and hardened, the bladder is removed and the sewer pipe is ready for use with a smooth, intact surface. -
Final inspection
A post lining video inspection is performed to ensure that the repair meets exacting quality control standards. Once quality control is assured, the line is reconnected, the access hole is filled, and full service is returned to the property. The new relined pipe will now provide a minimum of 50 more years of service life. -
Cleaning
Prior to relining, the inside surface of the pipe may require cleaning or other preparation to ensure that the liner adheres properly.If the sewer line is found to be blocked by tree roots, a rotating blade can be inserted inside the pipe to cut the roots that extend inside. This is the simplest method of repairing a sewer pipe and is most effective if the vegetation that produced the roots has been removed.