How to Install a Sewer Line Safely & Efficiently?

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Beneath homes, commercial apartments, warehouses, and other buildings, a complex network of sewer lines lies. It collects wastewater and transports it into the main sewer lines or a treatment facility for further treatment and disposal. Therefore, sewer installation is an important issue for all homeowners. Its proper installation helps manage wastewater and maintain sanitation in homes and apartments. So the biggest question is: how to install a sewer line? Should you try to do it yourself or hire professional plumbing experts? Let’s explore.

Sewer Line Installation- It’s complex!
To install a sewer line in a home or commercial building, one needs to take care of different things and perform the job without making silly mistakes. Just a single fault in sewer line installation can cause damage to your property and may give birth to many plumbing issues in the future. That is why we recommend you use our sewer line installation in Costa Mesa. Just book your appointment with us and leave everything to our experts. Our professional plumbing experts will reach the specified address on the due date, and install the sewer line per your recommendations. 

Sewer Line Installation in Costa Mesa- Step-by-step Action

  • Proper evaluation of Sewer Line installation site
    At first, our plumbing experts will evaluate the site location, soil type, and terrain. It allows them to determine the correct position of the sewer line and identify possible barriers, such as nearby buildings, rocks, trees, and public areas, that can block its installation. Remember, sewer line installation needs stable and load-bearing soil. The initial evaluation allows us to create a plan of action for it and take further steps.
  • Obtaining Necessary Permits From Local Authorities
    Before installing sewer lines, our plumbing experts contact the local authorities and get the necessary permission. Remember, rules and regulations regarding sewer line installation change from one place to another. Prior approval from local authorities helps us perform the job smoothly.

  • Collection of Necessary Materials And ToolsWe start gathering the necessary materials and tools for sewer line installation. It may include the following-

    Materials-
  • PVC or ABS sewer pipes of different sizes and lengths. 
  • Pipe fittings.
  • Cleanout assemblies.
  • Concrete mix.
  • PVC primer, cement, ABS glue.
  • Concrete mix.
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Tools-

  • Pipe cutters or saws
  • Level or a laser level
  • Shovels and rakes
  • Wrenches or pliers
  • Tape measure
  • Marking tools
  • Sewer camera and inspection equipment
  • Trenching equipment (like a backhoe or excavator)
  • Safety equipment, hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses. 
  • Informing Your Neighbors
    If sewer installation is likely to disturb neighbors, inform them in advance. It will help you to avoid potential conflicts and disruption.

  • Digging The Trench 
    Our plumbing experts will dig the trench and ensure it is wide enough to accommodate pipes. They also handle underground utilities or obstacles and try to avoid damage as much as possible.

  • Laying Pipes
    Our plumbing experts start laying drain pipes carefully and interconnect them using PVC primer and glue. They also add cleanout access points at important locations for future cleaning and maintenance work.

Inspection & Backfill
After installing, our plumbing experts double-check the entire pipeline and ensure everything is okay. If required, they will fix issues with newly installed pipes to ensure they are interconnected well. After this, they fill the trench with soil to let it support the pipe. At last, they level the ground and reseed the disturbed areas.

Testing
Our plumbers check sewer pipes again after installing and backfilling to ensure there are no complications in sewer lines and they are safe for use. For this, they often use hydrostatic pressure testing. In this process, sewer pipes are filled with water and pressurized above normal level. It will help them to detect possible leaks and fix them. If required, they might also inject non-toxic smoke into sewer pipelines to find leaks and patch them.

Why is Our Sewer Line Installation Service in Costa Mesa Best?

  • We inspect the sewer line installation area very well and create a plan of action. It helps to avoid shallow or deep sewer line installation.
  • Remember, gardening and traffic may damage a shallow line. On the other hand, maintaining and repairing deep sewer lines is very difficult. 
  • We ensure there are no sharp turns or bends in sewer lines. They cause frequent clogs and costly repairs. 
  • We avoid pipe mismatches. Our plumbing experts use only specific materials to ensure the quality of the work done.

How Soon Can You Install Sewer Lines in My Home Or Commercial Apartment?

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It depends upon the complexity of the sewer line installation, soil quality, and potential obstacles. Our plumbers will evaluate the sewer installation site and will notify you about the possible time required to perform the job. 

What is Your Sewer Line Installation Cost Per Foot?

The average cost of sewer line installation per foot may range from $20-$100. It will depend on your area, evacuation needs, the type of pipes you want to be used for sewers, soil quality, etc. Discuss your requirements with us and get price quotes. It will help you to manage your budget accordingly and access our services comfortably.

Conclusion
Installing a sewer line in a home or commercial building requires careful Planning and execution of the work. Parzival Plumbing is always happy to help you in this regard. Just contact us anytime and discuss your requirements with our professional plumbers. They will install the sewer line perfectly and take all possible steps to ensure it works smoothly. We have the technical expertise, tools, and technologies to install sewer lines of varying complexities.

Want to Install A Sewer Line in Your Home? Hire our plumbing experts & get the work done in a jiffy. 

Contact the experts at Parzival Plumbing.

Call us at 949.229.7550!