Drain cleaning and sewer pipe repairs are two of the most unappealing tasks owning a home usually entails. Of the latter, there are two techniques available to homeowners: the traditional and the trenchless pipe repair methods. But what are the differences? Chugach Sewer and Drain, a leading provider of drain cleaning services in Anchorage, AK, explains.

Here are a few areas where these two forms of pipe repairs differ:

• Procedure: The traditional method of sewer repair requires digging up the old system and replacing it with a new one. Trenchless sewer repair, on the other hand, is further divided into two subcategories: pipe bursting and pipe lining. With pipe bursting, new pipes are pulled inside the old ones, which are then fractured. With the pipe lining method, a flexible pipe is pulled inside, and a resin is introduced, which will then harden to form the new pipes.

• Cost: The trenchless method may cost more than the traditional form of sewer pipe repairs, but you have to think about the damage digging up the pipes would cause. It might be prohibitively expensive to do restoration work, so using the trenchless method could actually be more cost effective.

• Application: There are cases where the trenchless method is really the only option available. If the pipes that need to be replaced run under your house, for example, there is no way these can be fixed using the traditional method. The only solution, then, is to use the trenchless technique.

When these factors in mind, you should be able to choose a sewer repair method appropriate for your situation and budget. If you need more information about plumbing and drain cleaning services or want to learn more about whether traditional or trenchless pipe repairs are right for you, turn to Chugach Sewer and Drain. Call (907) 929-5072 to speak with a staff member or visit their website today.