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All About Trenchless Pipe Repair and Replacement

June 13, 2023 by hls_admin

Pronto Plumbing Tackles

Orangeburg Pipe

Problems

It’s lurking just beneath the surface of your central Pennsylvania property, ready to strike at any moment. Ignore it at your peril, because it’s just a matter of time before Orangeburg Pipe puts a damper on your day.

orangeburgpipes Once upon a time, Orangeburg Pipe was advertised as the wave of the future in pipe options. Manufactured of wood fibre layers held together with pitch or tar, this pipe (sometimes also called by the name “Bermico” proved economical and was thus used frequently by constructors of residences and buildings.

Today, we know that this type of pipe – basically made of “tar paper”, for lack of a better term – regularly causes area residents nightmares in the form of drain and sewage line failures.

Over time, Orangeburg pipe corrodes and deforms. The thin layers of wood fibre decay, deteriorating and warping until a) the pipe collapses (thereby blocking the water or sewage path); b) the pipe weakens and tree roots infiltrate the pipe interior; and/or c) the pipe bursts. Regardless, the outcome results in a mess that leaves owners frustrated.

When the Pronto Plumbing Heating Air Drains team tackled an Orangeburg Pipe issue at a Camp Hill home on 39th Street, the homeowner’s pipe had become egg-shaped, and was failing fast. Without missing a beat, Pronto used cutting-edge instruments including a drain camera to determine exactly where the problem lay. Then, using a trenchless system, they laid new pipe without digging up the yard.

The replacement pipe Pronto chose is made from high-strength PVC, guaranteed to outperform any Orangeburg pipe (which usually fails between 30-50 years).

If you suspect that the pipes under your home that was built between the late 1940s and 1972 may be Orangeburg, please contact the Pronto Plumbing Heating Air Drains team set up an inspection of your drain lines. It’s well worth knowing so you can save money and headaches in the long run.

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You Can Repair or Replace Water, Drain or Sewer Pipes Without Destroying Your Landscaping, Driveway, or Patio!

June 12, 2023 by hls_admin

You Can Repair or Replace Water, Drain or Sewer Pipes Without Destroying Your Landscaping, Driveway, or Patio!

Homes built before 1999 typically have a cast iron or clay pipe sewer drain line. Cast iron, clay and “orangeburg” pipes eventually become compromised due to decay, tree root invasion or settling earth and need to be repaired or replaced before a major leak or a sewage backup occurs.

Traditional pipe repair/replace methods often require heavy-duty equipment, huge piles of dirt from digging big trenches, and ripping up your landscaping, driveway, patio, floors or walls. When completed, contractors may patch the street-cut, replace sidewalks, rough-grade and even deliver topsoil, but you’ll still have to “restore” your property. That can be very costly!

Two options can minimize the damages caused by traditional digging methods, save you thousands of dollars and be completed in as little as one day

1. No Dig – No Damage! Insert a hard-cast lining in your existing line or bore a new line underground from the street to the house.

2. Minimal Dig – Minimal Damage. Only small holes are dug to access the pipe so specialized equipment can pull a new sewer line through existing cast iron or clay pipe.

When Is No Dig- No Damage NOT the Best Solution?

When the sewer line is fully collapsed due to root intrusion or is improperly pitched. Tree roots are the warning sign!

Once your sewer line is compromised, over time it will get worse, eventually collapsing. Taking action when you first experience tree roots before the line collapses will save money, frustration and inconvenience of traditional Dig & Damage solution!

As your local licensed, insured & experienced Drain Repair and Replacement company, Pronto Plumbing & Drain will provide options that are right for you. We offer free video camera inspections of your pipes and free second opinions for our Swatara neighbors.

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You Can Repair or Replace Water, Drain or Sewer Pipes Without Destroying Your Landscaping, Driveway, or Floors!

June 11, 2023 by hls_admin

Repair or Replace Your Main Water, Sewer Line without Destroying You Landscape, Driveway or Patio? And SAVE thousands of Dollars?

If YOUR home was built before 1999, you probably have a Cast Iron or Clay Pipe Sewer Drain Line that will clog or totally fail. Cast iron, clay & “orangeburg” pipes become compromised due to decay, tree root invasion or settling earth and need to be repaired or replaced before You have a major leak or a costly & stinky sewage backup occurs. Traditional pipe repair methods you may be familiar with often require heavy-duty equipment, huge piles of dirt from digging big trenches, and ripping up your lovely landscaping, driveway, patio, floors or walls.

Pronto Plumbing & Drain offers several Cost Saving Options to minimize the damages caused by traditional methods and SAVE YOU Thousands of Dollars!

Pronto Options include:

1. No Dig – No Damage! We may be able to insert a hard-cast lining in your existing line or Bore a totally new line from the street to the house. Can be completed in much shorter time, often in one day.

2. Minimal Dig – Minimal Damage. Only requires small holes dug outside, just enough to access the pipe for our specialized equipment to pull a new sewer line through your existing cast iron or clay pipe.

3. Traditional Dig & Damage– If it’s time to re-landscape, or you simply enjoy raking and seeding your lawn, this might be the option for you. We’ll rough-grade, deliver topsoil if you like, patch the street-cut, replace sidewalks – to make this a “turn-key” project.

We provide Solutions, Options & Financing to fit YOUR budget, fully guaranteed to last decades.

When Is No Dig- No Damage NOT the Best Solution?

When the sewer line is fully collapsed due to root intrusion or is improperly pitched. Tree Roots are the Warning Sign!

Your sewer line is compromised – it’s only a matter of time until you’ll need to suffer more expensive REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Costs! If you take action when you first experience tree roots BEFORE the line collapses, You’ll SAVE Money, frustration and inconvenience of the traditional Dig & Damage solution!

As your local licensed, insured & experienced Drain repair and replacement company, we’ll provide options that are right for you. Pronto Plumbing & Drain offers FREE video camera inspections of your pipes, as well as FREE second opinions.

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Signs That Tree Roots are Infiltrating Your Pipes

June 9, 2023 by hls_admin

One of the most common plumbing issues we see are pipe blockages caused by tree root intrusion. If pipes have any leaks, or even tiny cracks, that creates the perfect conditions as tree roots seek out moisture and fertile soil (sewer pipes!). Pipes with seams are also at risk for root invasion. Many older homes in our area have clay or cast iron drain pipes, with especially vulnerable mortar or lead-filled joints.

Once the roots intrude into the sewer line, they GROW inside the pipes. This causes slower liquid flow, pipe damage or collapse, and eventually messy sewage backups into the house. Lucky home owners hear a gurgle, unlucky home owners come home to a real mess! How lucky are you?

Some signs of root intrusion:

1. Slow or clogged drains

2. Gurgling sounds

3. Soft, spongy or unexpected green patches in your yard

4. Foul odors (rotten eggs or sulphur)

Many homeowners don’t realize that having your main drain line “rooted” every year or two isn’t normal. Even when roots are cut up and removed, they’ll be back – for sure! The integrity of the drain line is compromised. Liquids will leach into the ground causing additional soil settling, major slumping and eventually collapse of the drain line. Once it collapses, that often means expensive trenching of a new line and weeks for your lawn to recover. If you attend to the issue early, there are options such as pulling a new “one-piece” line right though the existing pipe without destroying your landscape!

If you suspect trees are invading your pipes, have a licensed plumber perform a video camera inspection of your sewer drain system. Pronto Plumbing & Drain offers this complimentary service as well as free second opinions on sewer repair and replacement.

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10 Ways to Prep Your House for Winter

June 6, 2023 by hls_admin

It’s almost winter in central Pennsylvania, and if the Farmer’s Almanac is to be believed, we’re going to get socked this year.

According to its pages, our area will be colder than normal with snow, sleet and freezing rain.  Yowza!

To prepare your home for Jack Frost, we encourage you to:

  1. Close high vents and open low vents
  2. Make sure your snow shovels are in good order
  3. Keep salt on hand to treat sidewalks, if needed
  4. Clean all gutters and downspouts
  5. Check the insulation levels in your attic
  6. Make sure furnace and water heater vents are free from obstructions outside
  7. Check your inventory of gloves/hats/snow boots/winter coats
  8. Check your emergency kit
  9. Check your chemical fire extinguisher, or purchase one
  10. Remove any debris that is resting against the house

Have any other smart advice for SECCO’s blog readers who are getting their homes ready for the big chill?  Feel free to leave a comment!

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Minimizing the Damage from Burst Pipes

June 6, 2023 by hls_admin

If you’re a homeowner in the Harrisburg area (which enjoys some freezing and below-freezing temperatures this time of year), you may one day have the “pleasure” [insert sarcastic tone] of dealing with burst pipes.

Although we recommend you contact SECCO immediately, there are definitely some steps you can take to minimize any damages burst pipes can create.

1. Turn off the main water valve so no water is running through your pipes.

2. If there are items getting wet (or in danger of getting wet), move them away from the pipe.

The upside is that there are preventative measures you can take to ensure that your pipes don’t burst. These include:

– Having a professional inspect all your pipes, ensuring they are safe and well-insulated.

– Unfreezing any frozen pipes before they burst. (Never use a blowtorch… yes, people actually have tried this!)

– Inspecting pipes as soon as a faucet or spigot stops producing a good stream of water.

Remember -precaution will pay off in a big way. Burst pipes can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage very rapidly, and that’s something to be avoided at all costs.

Be smart, be savvy and protect those pipes.

 

 

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