It hurt up front, but honestly, not having to worry about roots or surprise backups is worth it.
That’s fair, but I keep wondering if trenchless is always the “final” fix. Like, do you ever worry about something else going wrong down the line—collapses, or shifting soil? I get the peace of mind angle, but I’m still a little skeptical about dropping that much unless it’s a total last resort. Did you get any warranties with the work?
I keep wondering if trenchless is always the “final” fix. Like, do you ever worry about something else going wrong down the line—collapses, or shifting soil?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. Trenchless sounds great, but what if the ground shifts or something cracks later? Did they mention how long it’s supposed to last, or if there’s a warranty for stuff like that? I’d be nervous dropping that kind of cash without some backup.
Had a customer once who thought trenchless was like magic—“set it and forget it.” Couple years later, heavy rain and a bit of ground shifting, and boom, minor leak. Not a total disaster, but yeah, nothing’s bulletproof. Most companies do offer warranties, but you gotta read the fine print. I always tell folks: even with new pipes, Mother Nature still likes to mess with us sometimes...
even with new pipes, Mother Nature still likes to mess with us sometimes...
That’s the truth. Seen a few jobs where folks thought trenchless meant “done forever,” but roots and shifting soil don’t care about warranties. A couple things I’ve picked up:
- Regular camera inspections help catch issues early—way less stress than waiting for a backup.
- Some warranties won’t cover root intrusion, so it’s worth double-checking what’s actually included.
- Even after a fix, I’d keep an eye out for slow drains during rainy season. Learned that one the hard way.
Nothing’s truly maintenance-free, but it sure beats digging up the whole yard every few years.
Had to laugh at “maintenance-free”—if only. I swear, my pipes have a sixth sense for the worst timing. Last year, right after a big rain, everything slowed to a crawl and I thought I was in the clear with new lining. Turns out, roots found a way in anyway. Anyone tried those foaming root killers? Curious if they actually help or just make the wallet lighter...
