Plumbing Portland OR

Replacing Pipes to fix Stoppage or Blockage


Are you having blockage or stoppage problems with your piping? You might have to consider replacing the whole pipe system or just fixing one area. Replacing the pipes can be quite the project that involves excavating, removing, and replacing the entire length of the type. Depending on where you live and the type of soil in your area this could be relatively easy or very difficult. You will want to consult your local residential plumber portland expert to discuss your different options but let’s talk about a few things to consider.


Let’s first talk about the possible disadvantages for excavating and replacing the whole pipe to fix the blockage or stoppage problem in your pipes. The excavating requires quite a bit of digging to be done in the yard to replace the entire length of the pipe. You must have full access to the pipe to detach it and re-attach the new plumbing. This many times requires a large portion of the yard to be dug up create a dirty mess everywhere.


First of all it will cause damage to the grass and the landscaping. It depends where the pipe runs but during the excavation process you will be required to access the entire length of the pipe to replace it. Hopefully the pipe doesn’t go underneath any concrete patios, driveway, or sidewalks. The excavation process will be even more of a hassle if you have the concrete torn up, removed, and replaced.


During the excavating, no matter how well of a job is done you will most likely have visible scars from the process. Also the dirt in the ground is not always going to settle exactly the same way. Certain areas may sink more than others which can again shift the piping around from their original position. The shifting can also put added pressure on the joints and seams which can cause future damage.


The advantage of going through the excavating process and replacing the whole pipe is that you’re getting a brand new pipe rather than just replacing a portion of the old one. It greatly reduces the possibility of future problems since the entire pipe is new. This should give you a little more piece of mind than trying to patch up one little portion to fix the stoppage. Piping is not very expensive even to replace the entire pipe so it’s quite economical. You’ll mainly just have to pay for the labor of the excavation. 

Consult your local experts or assess the situation and decide on your own what would be best for your yard and for your home. Excavating may be the best scenario to ensure years of comfort not worrying about more blockage and stoppage or maybe just fixing the trouble area will avoid tearing up the whole yard and driveway.