Resolving A Pipe Belly In A Cemetery: A Case Study

A sewer belly is a sagging section that forms a downward curve in the pipe. It causes improper flow and drainage problems that need professional sewer repair services in Richmond, VA. Often, the best solution is to excavate the pipe to do a full repair or replacement.

Pipe Bellies And How To Deal With Them

A pipe belly happens when the pipe sags down from weight, pressure, or force. The causes are extreme soil shifts, improper installation, poor slope, or downward force from impact or heavy weight. This results in improper flow, slow drains, and backups. Water or wastewater stalls and collects in the belly and can lead to broken pipes and leaks.

A pipe belly often needs excavation-based repair for a successful solution. This is one of the few instances when trenchless sewer line repair is not applicable. This also helps plumbers understand the cause to prevent it from happening again.

A Cemetery Pipe Belly Situation

One of our previous service calls back in 2017 is an example of how we work on sewer line bellying, and in a cemetery, no less. Mt. Calvary Cemetery called us about a sewer line belly situation on their premises.

Upon inspection, we saw that this wasn’t just a regular case. The whole pipe was already bellied. The cause? Improper settling of the sewer line before covering it with gravel.

Our company worked on the project for four days, excavating 250 feet of pipe for sewer line replacement. We completed the project on a Saturday. The city was waiting on three inspectors who were on vacation, adding to the delays. The back area lot posed challenges since it was the path for storing equipment. We covered the replacement pipe with gravel and additional straw and seed in the turf area.

Our project ended up costing $13,000 less than what Michael and Son Services were charging. Our client was happy with the result and total costs, proving our efficiency.

USA Pipe Repair has years of experience and specialization in these kinds of plumbing issues. Our focused and effective work is evident in our portfolio and satisfied clients. Give us a call for effective, professional, and high-quality work.