Can Trenchless Pipelining Help Misaligned Pipes?

When it comes to fixing any pipe issue where it leaks or has had its integrity compromised, trenchless pipelining is undoubtedly the way to go. It is the least invasive form of pipe repair in which no digging is needed. We simply need an access point for the equipment. No digging up your yard and no huge machinery necessary. However, there are some problems in which trenchless pipelining may not be the best fit for, and among those problems, pipe misalignment can be a complicated issue.

As with anything underground, your pipes are subject to the regular small shifting of the soil. While this motion is typically small enough it does not affect most of the pipe, it can compromise areas where two pipes meet. To combat this, those areas will be fitted with rubber joints that are able to flex and adjust to small shifting without leaks. If those joints do break down and leak, could you fix the issue with trenchless pipelining?

In most cases, your plumber may be able to do it. However, you need to realize that shifting may still occur afterward that could break the new pipe. If the current pipe is severely misaligned, the only way to solve it is to dig up the area. However, for small misalignments, and even in cases of a rubber joint breaking down, trenchless pipelining may still be able to fix the issue.

What you will need to consider is the shifting. If it was bad enough to cause a pipe misalignment in the first place, even though you fixed the pipe, you need to address the issue that initially caused it. In some cases, the soil may be getting too moist, which means you may need to explore extra drainage solutions for the area as well. If you can address the shifting, then trenchless pipelining as a repair is still an excellent option.

-A R Engh Team