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Did you recently buy an old home? Have you lived in an older home for many years?There’s no question that older homes boast incredible charm, character, and individuality. On top of these desired qualities, more times than not, older homes are built like a rock. But these homes can truly only stand the test of time when they are properly maintained and cared for – including timely and accurate attention given to its aging plumbing system.

If pipes are too old and continue to deteriorate, inevitably leading to serious, destructive issues for the homeowner, the home’s entire sewer and drain system will need to be replaced. However, sometimes just the pipes within the home need to be replaced. So, what condition are your pipes in, and how old are they? Ultimately, does your older home need your pipes and plumbing system repaired or replaced?

We’re here to help you determine the answers:

Benefits of repiping a home include:

When to Repipe a House: Repiping may be necessary for several reasons, such as:

If you feel your home’s piping is outdated or damaged, read on to learn more about the benefits and process of replacing plumbing and pipes in an old home:

Replace Plumbing in Old House

As a homeowner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed if you sense something is wrong with your pipes or you feel they’re on their last leg. Rest assured that sometimes older home only need the pipes within the home replaced – and a whole home sewer and drain system replacement isn’t needed.

Let’s talk more about repiping:

All water lines in the home are shut off and drained. Furniture and floors are covered with protective material (like drop cloths, tarps, or other items) to shield during the pipe installation.

How Long Does It Take to Repipe a House?The length of a repiping project depends on:

On average, a repiping project can take approximately 3 to 7 days. Smaller homes may only take 1 to 2 days. After a thorough in-home assessment, your licensed plumber will be able to give you a more exact timeline.

Replacing the Whole Home’s Sewer and Drain System

Do you suspect your plumbing issue is more than needing to repipe the cold and hot water pipes throughout the home? While denoted as a larger, more intensive plumbing issue, needing to replace the home’s sewer and drain system should not be dreaded, as there are affordable, efficient options.

When to Replace a Sewer and Drain System

There is no definitive time for when a home’s sewer and drain system needs to be replaced. However, there are major signs and red flags that can signal a sewer line repair or replacement is needed, such as:

The most common reasons a sewer line repair or replacement is needed are tree roots obstructing, clogging and destroying sewer lines and age – as, over time, pipes can corrode and foster built up mineral deposits, leading to leaks and blockages in your sewer line and drain.

What is Involved in Replacing a Sewer and Drain System

Unfortunately, this method is disruptive to your home and landscaping. Additionally, there cannot be any home sewer service for about three days (or more).

Trenchless methods of replacing a sewer and drain system involve:

This method delivers minimal effects on the home and landscaping. Additionally, sewer service is only required to be down for just a few hours.

How Long Does It Take to Replace a Sewer and Drain System?

On average, traditional sewer line replacement can take several days to complete.
Trenchless sewer line replacement can typically be completed in a day.

First Things First: Schedule a Pipe Inspection to Determine Exactly What Your Home’s Plumbing System Needs. Before anything can be determined for certain, a video pipe inspection is vital and – for most plumbing companies and teams – required before they perform any further work.

A sewer line camera inspection can:

Once there is video evidence of the plumbing issue, an efficient and budget-friendly option(s) for replaced can be discussed and used.

Trust Your Home’s Pipes and Systems to Northeast Ohio’s Excavation and Plumbing Experts
If you live in an old home, old pipes and sewer lines are inevitable homeowner issues; but that doesn’t mean you have to endure stress, headaches, and unnecessary costs. To uncover what your home needs – and fast – a trained eye is required to accurately assess your home’s pipes and plumbing system and receive a correct repair solution recommendation.

As expert plumbing and sewer line technicians with deep roots in trenchless
technology, the Invisible Excavation team can help you identify what condition your pipes are in, how old they are, and if your pipes and plumbing system need repaired or replaced. We guarantee straightforward recommendations, top-quality work, and honest, affordable pricing.
Get in touch with us today to schedule a video pipe inspection or to request a
second opinion. Call (216) 749-3478 or fill out our online form:
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