Sewer Pipe Repair St Louis
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Sewer Pipe Repair Video St Louis MO
Repairing a storm water sewer pipe starts with identifying the severity of the problem inside the pipe. If it can not be accessed by a person, a robotic camera is sent into the pipe as seen on this video. |
Locate the Damage With Robotic Camera |
Once the damaged is identified in the sewer pipe, the area above the pipe is identified and marked for excavation. After the scope of work to fix the repair is agreed upon and DIG-RITE provided locates to proceed, the excavation begins. |
Excavation Begins After DIG-RITE Locates |
The damaged area is exposed and cleaned of all debris before the repair can begin. The opening will temporarily covered to help prevent surrounding debris from falling into the sewer pipe. |
Damaged Sewer Pipe |
For this repair we will be using PETROTAC, a self-adhesive nonwoven fabric a product of Amoco. The outside of the sewer pipe needs to be thoroughly cleaned before applying the PETROTAC over the opening. |
Wrap Repair With PETROTAC |
Pour concrete over and around the damaged area for added strength and protection. Back fill with the original top soil’ grade and compact. |
Back Fill With Original Soil and Compact |
The last 12″ inches, install and compact with inch minus rock. Allow the area to sit and settle for 1 to 2 weeks. Return to add more inch minus as needed. Install 3″ to 4″ inches of compacted asphalt. |