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Trenchless solutions for commercial, industrial, & municipal certain drainage systems

Get efficient vertical drain repair with minimal disruption thanks to Advanced Pipe Repair’s trenchless technology and expertise. Is your building plagued by clogged or leaking vertical drains? At Advanced Pipe Repair, we specialize in trenchless repair solutions to make vertical drains and every other type of pipeline much easier to repair. With these innovative solutions, we eliminate the need for costly demolition and invasive replacements. Whether you’re facing issues from corrosion, leaks, blockages, or structural damage, our expert technicians provide lasting, efficient, and reliable repairs for many different types of properties.

No-Dig Trenchless Technology – Minimize downtime & avoid costly replacements
Durable CIPP Lining & Epoxy Coatings – Restore pipes from the inside out
Expert Service for High-Rise, Industrial & Municipal Systems

Understanding Vertical Drains

In most scenarios, drains and pipeline systems run horizontally underground – or wherever they might be placed. But when it comes to large-scale systems or buildings like apartments, hotels, high-rises, or multi-story structures, there comes a need to have vertical systems for the use of the facilities. In these types of structures, they are quite common and vertical drains often face unique issues compared to traditional drains.

In any vertical drainage system, whether it’s wastewater, stormwater management, or another need, the materials traveling through those lines go from upper levels down to the main lines they are connected to at or beneath the surface.

These are some structures that commonly have vertical drains in them:

High-rise buildings (office towers, hotels, apartments, etc.)
Industrial plants and factories
Hospitals and medical facilities
Municipal wastewater systems
Underground structures
Parking garages

Each of these scenarios handles large volumes of water and materials, and those vertical systems are generally difficult to access. However, maintenance and timely repairs are often crucial and key to preventing costly system failures.

Common Problems with Vertical Drains

Much like any other system, there are common issues with vertical drains that property owners and professionals in the industry should be familiar with. Over time, vertical drains can face a number of issues. Here are some common examples:

Corrosion or Deterioration: aging systems are often made of materials like cast iron and galvanized steel, particularly in vertical drains. While these are sturdy materials, they do tend to corrode over time, which can lead to leaks, structural weaknesses, and other flow issues.
Clogs or Blockages: in any type of pipeline, debris, grease, scale buildup, and foreign objects are going to cause clogs or blockages and obstruct the flow of the line. This causes issues like slow drainage or overflows that can impact an entire building and even lead to water damage if not resolved.
Leaks or Structural Damage: any type of damage such as cracks, fractures, or even misaligned pipe joints will cause leaks and bigger problems. These problems will only get worse if not addressed and will lead to water infiltration in walls and ceilings, which will eventually require extensive repairs to the vertical drains and the structure.
Scaling: minerals and scale will build up and accumulate in vertical drains that increase pressure in the pipeline and reduce the capacity and flow of the line as well. These hard deposits can lead to blockages, flow issues, and pipe failure too.
Aging Pipe Materials: aging materials, particularly in cement, iron, and clay, will get to the point of aging and weakness where they start to become brittle and collapse. It’s much better to address aging pipes before this occurs.

These are a few examples of various vertical drain issues and the most common reasons for damage or pipeline failure.

Timely Repairs are Critical

In structures like these, fast and efficient repairs are a must. Access to timely repairs can save the entire building and help to prevent major plumbing failures, property damage, or compliance issues.

These are some common consequences of neglected maintenance or repairs:

Water damage from water leaking in walls or ceilings
Health safety and risks from mold hazards or sewage backups
Business disruption for plumbing failures
Expensive structural repairs in addition to pipeline repairs

Rather than facing costly emergency repairs, be aware of warning signs with vertical drains and have them maintained or repaired when there are minor issues to help prevent major failures.

Advanced Pipe Repair’s Trenchless Solutions for Vertical Drains

At Advanced Pipe Repair, we work to provide non-invasive practices for every need. We use a variety of trenchless pipe repair methods to avoid not just excavation but tearing into walls and ceilings for vertical drain repairs. Our methods can restore vertical drains without structural disruption and with minimal downtime.

Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining: our most common solution is CIPP, which is a resin-coated liner that is placed into the vertical drain through an access point. This seamless, joint-free liner can be placed within the old pipes, inflated, and cured to create the effect of a brand-new pipe, and it’s stronger than brand-new pipes, too.
Epoxy Coatings: another trenchless option is epoxy coatings for vertical drains, which can address minor leaks and corrosion. Epoxy coatings are a fast and effective solution for smaller needs, simply applying the epoxy resin layer to seal leaks and prevent any further deterioration.
Hydro Jetting: in the event of a clog or blockage with no structural damage to the pipes, we can use hydro jetting technology and descaling protocols to clean out any blockages, grease accumulation, and mineral buildup to effectively restore full flow capacity and prevent damage.

Why Choose Advanced Pipe Repair?

Advanced Pipe Repair has nearly 30 years of experience working with a wide array of products. Our teams focus on avoiding unnecessary digging and excavation and instead use innovative technology that provides lasting and efficient repairs to commercial, industrial, municipal pipelines, and more.

These are a few reasons our clients choose us:

Specialists in trenchless technology
Decades of experience working with vertical drains
Innovation that offers minimal disruption with maximum efficiency
Durable and lasting solutions you can trust
Strong focus on customer service and quality

We are here for your needs, and we will tailor our solutions to best meet those needs.

Work with Advanced Pipe Repair for Vertical Drain Needs

If you have vertical drains that need to be maintained, repaired, or inspected, we can help. Count on Advanced Pipe Repair to handle your vertical drains with cost-effective, trenchless solutions that will have you back to normal in no time.