Infiltration and Inflow Sealing in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Groundwater and stormwater sneaking into a sewer pipe overload it after rain. Sealing cracks and joints keeps the clean water out.
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Infiltration and Inflow Sealing, explained.
A sewer line should carry only wastewater, but cracks, open joints and bad connections let groundwater seep in, a problem called infiltration. Roof drains, sump pumps and yard drains tied into a sewer add stormwater, called inflow. After a heavy rain these extra flows can overload a pipe, cause backups and push clean water through a treatment system for no reason.
On a private property, we find where water is entering using a camera, then seal the source: cracks and joints are lined or patched, and illegal or old cross-connections are identified for correction. Sealing the pipe helps keep your line from surcharging in the rain, and it cuts what flows downstream. Some connections, such as roof drains tied in, may need plumbing changes beyond lining.
Signs this service fits
- Backups or slow drains after heavy rain
- A camera shows water trickling into the pipe
- Roof or sump drains tied to the sewer
- Sewer line surcharging in storms
A good fit, and what to know.
We would rather you hear the limits from us than discover them later.
A good fit when
- Pipes with leaking joints
- Properties with stormwater connected to the sewer
- Sites that back up after rain
Worth knowing
- Public main problems are outside private repair
- Removing a stormwater cross-connection can involve plumbing and permit changes
Why choose this one.
Less water in the pipe
Clean groundwater stays out of the sewer.
Fewer wet-weather backups
A sealed pipe is harder to overload.
Finds hidden connections
Stormwater cross-connections are identified.
Documented
Camera video records the fix.
Before and after: cracked pipe
AfterBeforeIllustrative scene created to show a typical condition before and after a trenchless repair. Drag the handle to slide between them.
From first look to finished pipe.
A clear sequence for every job.
- 01
Find the water
A camera shows where groundwater is entering joints and cracks.
- 02
Identify inflow
Roof, sump and yard drain connections that add stormwater are located.
- 03
Seal the pipe
Patches or a liner close the cracks and joints.
- 04
Verify
A camera pass confirms the sealed pipe, ideally after wet weather.
Services that go together.
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Is inflow from my roof drain illegal?
Rules vary by utility. Connecting stormwater to a sanitary sewer is often not allowed. We can show you what we find and what your utility generally requires.
Will lining stop all wet-weather problems?
It stops water entering the pipe through cracks and joints. If the problem is a public main or a connection outside your property, it will not.
When is the best time to inspect?
A camera run during or soon after rain shows leaks best, though dry weather works for many defects.
Infiltration and Inflow Sealing across Middle Tennessee.
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Fix the pipe. Keep the yard.
Tell us about your pipe and we will suggest a camera inspection and the least disruptive repair that fits.