However, clay is also brittle. Over 50–100 years, roots invade the joints, the pipes crack from ground shifting, and the bottom half of the pipe often erodes away.
A fiberglass rod is pushed through the old clay pipe from the launch pit to the receiving pit. replacing clay sewer pipe without digging
The old solution was horrific: rent a jackhammer, tear up your driveway, destroy your landscaping, and dig a 6-foot-deep trench through your yard. The new solution? However, clay is also brittle
A plumber sends a sewer camera down your cleanout. They confirm the clay is cracked and locate the exact start and end points. The old solution was horrific: rent a jackhammer,
The crew digs a "launch pit" near your house foundation and a "receiving pit" near the property line or city tap. This is minimal disruption compared to a full trench.
A hydraulic machine pulls the rod back toward the house. The bursting head shatters the clay pipe outward. As the head moves, the new pipe glides into the exact path of the old one.
