Did you know that 425,000 people worked as plumbers in 2014 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? It’s a good thing too because if you need plumbing services, you are going to want to hire a professional. If done improperly, this type of construction can be very dangerous. An excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in the surface of the earth’s surface that is created by earth removal. Trench excavations specifically are what they sound like; a narrow excavation in which the trench is longer than it is wide. Pipe lining and excavation can be a time consuming, costly task, so you want to make sure you make the right choice when hiring a plumber.

While there are new technologies and methods of getting down into your sewer pipes, it honestly might be easier to just excavate. The grass will grow back. It is better to get the problem fixed than to worry about the appearance of the yard. In order to install and repair sewer and water pipes construction companies will have to dig up dirt that is covering said pipes. This typically requires just a little more than a shovel. Or in other words, unless you have excavators, loaders, and more, this is going to be a very difficult task to complete on your own. Pipe lining and excavation is a tedious process, as some of the methods that will be used to move dirt and repair piping require the knowledge of what type of soil is present. This is something your local plumbing services representative will know how to determine and how to move forward.

According to Kana Pipeline Inc, “one cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car.” This makes open trenches an extremely dangerous work site. Never approach a trench or just an open hole in the ground if you are not part of the construction crew operating under protocol or specific instructions. Your sewer pipes really can last for up to several decades as long as they are well maintained. However, if you are moving into or buying, or just live in an older house, make sure to get the sewer and water pipes checked to ensure that everything is in working order. Your local pipe lining and excavation professionals should be able to help you with any problems you have in regards to the health and well being of your water and sewer systems in your home.