What Factors Affect Drain Pipe Repair Costs?
You’ve always taken it for granted. You’ve poured leftover soup and old coffee down it, drained your disgusting bathtub water and let it carry away your filthy laundry water way too many times. Your drains, and more specifically, your drain pipes, have been loyal and handle what you’ve thrown at them for many years. That’s why, when they break down, it’s your turn to be there for them.
Why Repair My Drain?
Many of us don’t think about what happens to the water and wastewater after leaving our baths, toilets, sinks, or appliances. It quickly leaves our homes and drains into the municipal sewer system, literally out of sight and out of mind.
Yet, that’s not always the case. Sometimes that water and the accompanying debris get stuck in the pipes, and it’s not always the local municipality’s responsibility to fix the problem.
In the Los Angeles area, if the pipes that bring clean water into your home are located on your property, they are your responsibility to repair, and wastewater pipes are the city’s responsibility. Therefore, if the problem lies on your property, you are responsible for the repair. The longer you wait to repair it, the greater the damage will be.
Why does drain pipe repair cost so much?
The largest factor affecting the cost of a drain pipe repair is the extent of the damage. Does that mean which parts of the drain need to be fixed? Can the parts of the pipe be fixed, or do they need to be replaced? How damaged is the pipework? These are all questions that can only be answered until an experienced plumber such as Boss Plumbing inspects the situation and assesses the damage.
CCTV Surveys
Remote CCTV surveys are among the most effective ways to assess the damage and the extent of the work needed to fix the problem. However, they can be expensive to order. They tend to save labor costs instead of having a professional digging around trying to find the source of your drainage problem. CCTV also gives you an accurate picture of the best solution and whether your pipework is causing the issue.
Trenchless Solutions
Is the damaged drainpipe easily accessible? If you use trenchless solutions, most drain repair work can be done without the need to dig up large parts of your garden. Suppose it’s a situation where you do need excavation work, where pipework must be replaced. In that case, this will add tremendously to the cost.
Homeowners Insurance
If you have homeowner’s insurance, make sure you speak with them before you begin any repairs. They may cover all of the work you’re about to have done or at least a portion of it. Whatever the solution is, never assume that insurance won’t cover the repairs. There’s a reason you have insurance, which protects you in cases of emergency such as this. Take the time to inform yourself.
Plumber Experience
Your plumber’s experience will also affect the cost of the repair. The more years your plumber has been in business, usually the more expensive he or she will be. You might be hesitant to pay the higher fees for a plumber, but remember, you get what you pay for regarding a plumber. The cheaper the plumber, the more likely you will have to call them back to repair their initial job.
When your pipes break after years of build up and use, it’s up to you to call the best. In Los Angeles – that’s Boss Plumbing. We are the top drain pipe repair service provider in the area, with over 30 years of experience. As a family-owned business, we guarantee the quality of our work, including our drains. Plus, when Boss Plumbing shows up to clear your clogged line, you will always be given a price up front so that you will be well aware of the cost of the job.
We look forward to helping you repair your drains – and doing it right the first time.
