All Forum Posts by: Ben Barngrover

I have seen "light root growth" turn into completely blocked with roots very quickly.  Once the roots find that water source, they go all out!  Check out this picture of a root blockage at our AZ property....and this was under a driveway too!?! 

Also, I highly recommend the main sewer backflow preventer! Very worth it! Be sure to let your insurance know you have that installed so they can reduce your premium. 

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Does anyone have investor friendly plumbing companies in DFW area for sewer inspection and repair? The house just got foundation repaired, and obviously there’s a leakage at some point. I’ve had a couple of plumbing companies came and quoted me from 30k - 70k to repipe the whole house(2700 sf) which I think it’s insane. I’m also looking for anyone who ever dealt with trenchless sewer relining because it seems like a more affordable way to go. 

It’s a 4bed 3bath single level house with slab foundation. 

Following you on this as I’m dealing with the same in Miami. The trenchless repair seems like a great solution and it’s cheaper, however, I don’t know the pros/cons of both.

Well the pro is cheaper and faster and cost way less than traditional repiping method. According to google, it should last at least 50 years. Not sure about cons because this is a flip, but I do wanna fix it right and pass the static test for foundation warranty. 

The main "con" I've seen with trenchless sewer replacement options is that epoxy lining or pipe bursting methods will not solve a main sewer that has a 'belly' between the house and the city. If the existing pipe has settled in a low spot then it will need to be trenched. A plumber might try to sell trenchless options in this situation, and then that would make them the con ... zing, pun intended. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence in Tempe AZ with old deteriorating cast iron sewer pipe. 

This project required the complete replacement of the sewer system under the home and from the home to the city tap in the alley.
We completed this project with (2) holes in the back yard and 2 holes inside the home (bathroom and laundry). We used the trenchless Pipe Bursting method to pull the new sewer piping through the existing cast iron which has deteriorated over the years.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

No one else wants to do these. I have a comfort level for challenging projects.

How did you finance this deal?

Self financed

How did you add value to the deal?

Minimal disruption to the existing flooring in the home and the landscaping in the back yard.

What was the outcome?

Quicker, less invasive, less expensive sewer replacement than the standard trenching method.

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Digging in Arizona is HARD!