Trenchless Cast Iron Pipe Lining
For more than 400 years, municipalities have used cast iron pipes for handling potable and wastewater, and more recently, natural gas. At Viking Sewer Rehab, our team of pipe lining experts offers reliable cast iron pipe lining services to home and business owners throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties.
Our trusted professionals have decades of combined experience with trenchless pipe lining. We offer a prompt response, on-time arrival, and integrity in all that we do. Our pipe lining company keeps you updated on project progress and finishes nearly all pipe lining services in just one day.
How Does Cast Iron Pipe Lining Work?
To line cast iron pipes, we start by cleaning the pipe. After we remove debris, mineral scale, and loose flakes of rust, we attach the liner impregnated with resin to a puller head. After deploying the liner, we cure the resin with hot air, steam, or UV light. This minimally disruptive method only requires one access point.
Most homes built in the 1950s or earlier contain cast iron pipes. These pipes begin to deteriorate after about 25 years. The galvanized interior begins to flake, which exposes the iron and puts it at risk of rust and corrosion. The rough areas also catch more debris, making the pipe more prone to clogs.
Benefits of Cast Iron Pipe Lining
With proper care, cast iron pipes last for hundreds of years. Lining the pipes provides you with decades of a problem-free system. Many home and business owners prefer the quietness and efficiency of cast iron, and keeping the same pipes saves money and avoids the need to re-pipe your entire home or building.
Cast iron pipes resist tree roots, insect damage, and offsets from shifted or compacted soil. However, they do experience damage from:
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Hard water
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Groundwater infiltration through joints and connections
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Improper flushing of acidic or alkaline chemicals
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Bacterial buildup
While cast-iron pipes offer the longest lifespan of any type of pipe, they can malfunction or fail. If you notice any of these signs, your home or business could benefit from cast iron pipe lining:
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Rust flakes in water
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Slow drains
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Water pooling in the yard
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Frequent clogs
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Sewage backup
Cast Iron Pipe Lining FAQs
What is cast iron pipe lining?
Cast iron pipe lining is a trenchless repair method that restores damaged cast iron pipes from the inside without or with minimal excavation. A felt or fiberglass liner saturated with epoxy resin is inserted into the existing pipe, then cured in place to form a smooth, seamless new pipe inside the old one. The process is faster, cleaner and less disruptive for your property than traditional pipe replacement.
How long does cast iron pipe lining last?
Depending on the conditions a cast iron pipe liner is engineered to last 50 years or more.
Is cast iron pipe lining better than replacing the pipe?
For most homes and businesses across the Tampa Bay area, cast iron pipe lining is the better option because it preserves the existing pipe structure and finishes in a fraction of the time. Lining also restores the structural integrity of the pipe and in your post lining camera inspection video you can see how the interior is restored to like-new condition.
What are the signs my cast iron pipes need to be lined?
Common warning signs include slow drains, frequent clogs, sewage backups, rust flakes in your water, and water pooling in the yard. Cast iron pipes typically begin to deteriorate around the 25-year mark, when the protective galvanized interior starts to flake and expose the iron to rust and corrosion. If your home or building was constructed in the 1950s or earlier and you are seeing any of these symptoms, it is time to have your pipes inspected so you can plan for and maintain your sewer pipes instead of reacting to an emergency with your sewer pipes later.
Does cast iron pipe lining require digging up my yard?
No. Cast iron pipe lining is a trenchless pipe lining process that uses a single small access point to install the liner inside your existing pipe. Your yard, driveway, and landscaping stay intact. Depending on the access a small access point might need to be made.
How long does cast iron pipe lining take?
At Viking Sewer Rehab, we will review your sewer pipe repair timeline and communicate with you every step of the way. Most residential cast iron pipe lining projects are completed in a single day. Commercial jobs or properties with longer runs of pipe may take longer depending on diameter and access. Once the pipe is cleaned and prepped, the liner is installed and cured on site.
What areas does Viking Sewer Rehab serve for cast iron pipe lining?
Viking Sewer Rehab provides cast iron pipe lining throughout Florida, we’re based out of the Tampa Bay area and service customers across Florida's west-central Gulf Coast. Service counties include but are not limited to; Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Hernando, Sarasota, and Citrus.
