Homeowner: What should I expect on the day of my project?
We ask everyone in the house conducts their morning routine before we arrive. Upon our arrival there will be no use of the sinks, dishwashers, showers, or toilet (in case of emergency, the toilet can be used but not flushed). The average residential project takes a full working day, but upon completion all plumbing will be back in working order and it will feel like we were never there!
How long does the Epoxy Pipe Lining last?
The Epoxy Liner has a 50 year life expectancy per ASTM testing standards.
How do you connect to other lines?
When shooting a liner, we will be temporarily covering any connecting branch lines into the pipe (IE toilets, sinks…) once the liner is cured, we send down robotic cutter to cut out or “reinstate” those lines to ensue flow is back up and running properly.
Do you ever have to dig at my property?
95% of the time, there is no digging necessary. However, depending on the location and logistics of the pipe, sometimes a small access pit may be necessary to clean, prep and shoot the liner. This small pit is still extremely less invasive than the traditional trench/dig-and-replace method.
Does my insurance cover this?
95% of standard home owner/business insurance policies do not cover under the ground utilities but feel free to check with your insurance company or provider.
Why Do Plumbers Still Want To Dig Up My Pipes?
Relatively few plumbers even know that Epoxy Pipe Lining technology even exists. Furthermore, even less of them have the equipment, training, and certification needed to do trenchless pipelining.
How long does it take to line a pipe?
For a traditional residential project, pipe lining takes less than a standard 8 hour day to complete. For commercial properties, it all depends on the complexity, logistics and overall length of pipe. Some commercial projects have been completed within a day, while others have taken multiple weeks.
Does Epoxy Pipe Lining work on all types of pipe?
Epoxy Pipe Lining can be done on cast iron, clay, PVC, Asbestos, Orangeburg, Ductal Iron and Concrete Pipe.
What size pipe can be lined?
Royal Flush can line any pipe 3” in diameter to 36” in diameter. The most common residential and commercial sized pipes are 4, 6,8, 10 and 12” pipes.
Will Epoxy Pipe Lining stop root infiltration in the future?
Traditional piping like clay, cast iron and PVC has joints. Roots, which are extremely aggressive will find those joints/weak points thus working their way into the pipe and cause havoc. Royal Flush’s Epoxy Liner is a one piece seamless system thus eliminating all joints in the pipe, truly making it impenetrable for root intrusion in the future. It truly is a permanent fix to all of your root problems.
How much does it cost?
There are 4 key factors for pricing of a pipe lining project: Access and logistics of the pipe Condition of the pipe and the amount of cleaning/prep that needs to be done The diameter of the pipe (IE: 4, 6, 8”) Overall length of the pipe The best thing to do would be to schedule a video inspection where we could come out and assess the pipe and prepare a formal written estimate for you.
Should I be worried about epoxy chemicals leaching into my water?
The epoxy used by Royal Flush does not leach chemicals into the drinking water, and it doesn’t deposit chemicals into wastewater. This means that epoxy liners are environmentally friendly and will not pollute nearby waterways, creeks or streams if that water happens to leave the municipal plumbing system.
How long has Royal Flush been in business?
Royal Flush: Next Gen Pipelining has been in business for over thirty years. We started as a traditional plumbing service company. In 2015, Royal Flush: Next Gen Pipelining invested in our first piece of Pipe Lining equipment and since 2017 we have been exclusively pipe lining. As of today, we have over 4 miles of lined pipe in the ground and consider ourselves the most knowledgeable and experienced pipe lining company in Southern New England.
Where do you service?
We service all of RI and Southern MA. Depending on the project, we will travel up to 2 hours if needed.
Do you offer a warranty?
Plumbers want to dig up your pipes because they’re likely unaware of epoxy pipe lining. Believe it or not, even a large majority of plumbers do not know what trenchless pipe lining is; a convenient alternative to conventional pipe repair.
Why do plumbers want to dig up my pipes?
We offer a ten year warranty and the liner has a 50 year life expectancy. If you could like a copy of our warranty, please feel free to reach out and we can provide you with all of the details.
Why does my toilet keep backing up?
The are many reasons as to why your toilet may keep backing up, some of these include throwing items down drains that should not be put down drains (baby wipes, feminine products, etc.) Another common cause of recurring toilet back ups can also be due to root infiltration. Pipelining is an ideal solution for a recurring toilet back up as the liner is one continuous piece that prevents the intrusion of roots in your pipes.
The drain cleaner couldn’t solve my problem – what do I do now?
If you’ve already had a drain cleaner come out and try to solve your problem, but the issue keeps coming up, that means that there is an underlying issue with your sewer line (i.e. heavy scale build up, root infiltration, cracked or broken line, misaligned joints, etc.) Our pipe lining technology is designed to identify that underlying issue and provide a permanent solution.
How do I fix my sewer back-up?
The first step would be to contact a local plumber or drain cleaner with the goal of getting your pipe unclogged and flowing. If they are unable to do so, that is an indicator of a larger, underlying problem within your pipe (i.e. heavy scale build up, root infiltration, cracked or broken line, misaligned joints, etc.). If you have had several backups or they continue to happen more frequently, these are also indicators of a larger issue with your pipe. In this case, we recommend epoxy pipe lining to provide a permanent solution.
Who can fix my broken sewer line?
There are alternatives; plumbers are able to fix your sewer line, but they use the “dig and replace method” where they have to dig up the front yard, or basement, in order to gain access to the pipe, out technology is designed to solve your sewer line problem without causing disruption to your property.
Why does my sewer line keep backing up?
The are many reasons as to why your sewer line keeps backing up, some of these include throwing items down drains that should not be put down drains, such as baby wipes and feminine products; another common cause of recurring sewer line back ups can also be due to roots. Pipelining is an ideal solution for a recurring sewer line back up as the liner creates one continuous piece that prevents the intrusion of roots in the future.
How to identify if there are roots in my sewer line?
It’s nearly impossible to tell with the naked eye – our technology allows us to conduct video inspections to identify the cause of any potential clogs in your line. Pipelining is an ideal solution for recurring root infiltration as the liner creates one continuous pipeline that prevents the intrusion of roots in pipe segments.
What is trenchless pipelining?
Trenchless pipe lining is a method used to restore aged, deteriorated and broken pipe lines without the need to dig a trench that runs through your property.
Why you may have a collapsed sewer line?
Sewer lines, like anything else, can simply give out or collapse over time, but there are many causes of sewer line damage and collapse that come from the environment. Common causes of sewer line damage include animal tunneling, tree roots, shifting soil, degradation due to age, repeated clogs and blockages, cracked or corroded pipes, damage from construction, storm and water overflow damage, as well as septic tank or sewer main issues.
How to get rid of odors coming from your drains?
Epoxy pipelining is ideal to put a permanent end to smelly drains. It provides a smooth finish on pipes and one continuous pipeline to prevent drains from clogging. Drains that have consistent odor issues are likely to be caused by a clog in your drains or cracks in this pipes if so, call drain cleaner, and if this keeps happening, there may be a bigger problem which epoxy pipelining can fix.
Why do my drains always smell?
There is likely a clog which is causing your drain to not flushing out properly. Conducting a video camera inspection is a beneficial way to identify any clogs or more serious underlying issues that can’t be solved with a simple snaking of your drain or drain cleaner.