More and more people are realising the benefits of pipe rehabilitation. As well as involving little or no digging, it is a cost-effective way to repair your pipes. Many people wonder how much pipe renewal might end up costing, so we’ll take a closer look at this here.
Pipe rehabilitation is a so-called trenchless method of repairing pipes. This is fantastic in itself and offers many advantages. However, there is one factor that is even more important to most people, and that is the cost.
PRICES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF PROPERTY
Are your pipes damaged or about to be? If so, where you live will make a difference. There is, in fact, a difference depending on whether you live in a detached house or a housing co-operative.
If the pipework in a housing co-operative is in poor condition or damaged, the potential extent of the damage is far greater than in a detached house. The pipework systems are often extensive, and many flats and families are affected even if the damage has occurred in just one flat. Such damage is also far more time-consuming and risky to repair once a problem has arisen.
The total cost for a housing co-operative will therefore depend on how many flats there are in the block, but travel time and set-up costs remain the same regardless. In other words, the costs are shared amongst the residents, so the price per person is not necessarily higher than for a house owner.
Pipe renewal in a detached house is a job we can usually complete in a day. In most cases, it is only the service pipe – that is, the pipe running from the house to the mains – that is replaced. Remember that you own, and are responsible for, the service pipe all the way to the mains, even if it lies outside your property boundary.
CHEAPER AND EASIER THAN THE ALTERNATIVE
When problems arise, many people – whether they live in a housing co-operative or a detached house – will wonder whether they need to replace the pipes. This can be both expensive and time-consuming, and overall, pipe renewal will be a far quicker and cheaper way to sort out the problems.
Pipe renewal will also cause minimal disruption to residents. By opting for pipe renewal rather than replacing the pipes, residents will not need to move out. Nor will there be any damage to the house or garden that would entail additional costs to repair afterwards.
PIPE RENEWAL IS A ONE-OFF COST
Pipe rehabilitation is more cost-effective than replacing the pipes using traditional methods. However, to say that it costs half as much, or 75%, is still too general a statement. To illustrate: an excavator operator who is to dig in the garden to lay pipes needs to know the length of the pipe, how deep it lies, whether there are any connections, whether it crosses a neighbour’s property, whether soil needs to be removed, and so on – before he can say how much it will cost. Similarly, we need to know the condition of the pipes, their length, the number of connections and any changes in direction. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that it is more cost-effective than traditional pipe replacement.
The longer you’ve put off dealing with your plumbing problems, the more expensive it’s likely to be. It’s never worth putting off this sort of work. The consequences of delaying the job will hit your wallet much harder – which should be convincing enough for you to take it seriously.
It is also important to view pipe replacement as a one-off investment. Painting your house is an ongoing process that costs both time and money at regular intervals. Pipe replacement, on the other hand, is a one-off investment. Once it’s done, it’s something you won’t have to think about again.
BOOK A VIEWING
The easiest way to find out how much it will cost to replace the pipes in your home is to give us at Vitek a call. We’ll then arrange a no-obligation site visit, during which we’ll provide you with a specific quote and a time estimate for the project.
We want to make the process as smooth as possible for you as a customer. That is why it is extremely important to us at Vitek that we maintain good communication throughout. There should be no ambiguity or surprises, either in the course of events or in the final bill.
Film about pipe renewal in a housing co-operative
Film about the renewal of a service pipe