Chemical Grouting is the oldest and is still recognized as the best method to transform an obstructed groundwater infiltration network into a structurally sound sewer system. Chemical grouting stands out in today’s market for its versatility and years of proven success. Chemical Grout is quickly injected through leaking joints, faults, cracks, breaks, and lateral connections in the sanitary sewer main. The most common groundwater points of the entrance are at manholes, joints, and service connections. Standard Pipe Services uses a 12-step Infiltration control program:

• Step 1. Identify collection system basins with the most infiltration
• Step 2. Clean the sewer lines in these basins per NASSCO Standards

  

• Step 3. TV inspects and evaluate the infiltration sources per PACP
• Step 4. Identify the worst basin segments and work upstream
• Step 5. Formulate grouting specifications to meet your needs
• Step 6. Use national guidelines within specifications
• Step 7. Give contractors price incentives to grout to refusal
• Step 8. Qualify bidders based on the operator’s experience
• Step 9. Have inspectors learn the grouting process
• Step 10. Require equipment demonstration tests per ASTM
• Step 11. Do the jobStep
• Step 12. Retest under contract warranty clause

Standard Pipe Services (SPS) implements trenchless technology for all pipe rehabilitations.  Pipe rehabilitation is the repairing or replacement of the underground network of sewer and water pipelines.  To quote or blog on trenchless technology:

Trenchless Technology incorporates several pipe rehabilitation methods with little to no digging and is eco-friendly. It is, as it sounds, ‘trenchless’. Trenchless technologies offer quick, cost-effective solutions for repairing or replacing pipes and manholes while featuring non-disruptive strategies. 

By cost-effective, trenchless doesn’t save pennies – it is about HALF the cost of digging up lines under the pavement or surface. Before trenchless technology, you would have to replace more of your sidewalk, driveway, decorative pavers, or cobblestone. Trenchless is a considerable money saving. Most trenchless repairs take one day and a few workers. But this is not every case. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you.  You may also find helpful answers in our Blog or FAQ.