Pipe Genie Drain Tile is a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company in Burnaby, BC and has been in business for over 30 years. We specialize in drain tile repairs many main, sewer pipe repair using our own patented "PIPE GENIE" trenchless pipe bursting equipment. We’re committed to being a one-stop-shop for the construction industry, handling projects from start to finish on time, and on (or under) budget. Our combination of experience, knowledge, and specialized equipment guarantee superior results, and we’re known for our exceptional employee training, job site safety, and full insurance.

We are specialists in the repair and replacement of your homes drain tiles. We will replace your drain tiles preventing any more leaks or floods in your home.. With over 25 years of experience you will be assured that your water line will be replaced by our licensed plumbers backed by our guarantee.

OUR SERVICE AREAS

Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey Vancouver, West Vancouver
 

DRAIN TILES

Drain Tile Definition: A drain tile is a porous pipe used for underground drainage. The pipe is typically plastic with small slits cut lengthwise into it. It is buried and surrounded by aggregate larger than the slits. The aggregate rocks prevent excessive soil from falling through the slits into the drain tile. With this arrangement, water in the surrounding soil above the weeping tile flows into the drain tile. The drain tile then drains into a storm sewer or a sump pump.

It is often used for water drainage near basement foundations to prevent flooding. It can be used in farmers' fields to drain waterlogged fields. Such fields are called "tiled." drain tiles can be used anywhere soil needs to be drained.

Drain tiles are used for the opposite reason in the septic drain fields for septic tanks. Clarified sewage from the septic tank is fed into drain tiles buried shallowly in the drain field. The drain tile spreads the liquid throughout the drain field.

The drain tile is to be installed so that the top of the product is lower than the bottom of the interior concrete floor. The drain tile should be connected to a sump pit, located on the interior of the home. The ground water collected in the sump pit can then be removed by a sump pump. The exhausted water can be pumped a safe distance from the home by means of a flexible line or in some areas, into the city storm drains. Care should be taken not to create flooding conditions for adjoining properties.

We also specialize in no dig trenchless sewer and water line repairs using our our patented "pipe Genie" pipe bursting equipment.

ANIMATION OF PIPE BURSTING

TRENCHLESS PIPE BURSTING

In some instances, we can’t perform water or sewer pipe line repair. This usually happens when the pipe has deteriorated to a point that inserting a liner doesn’t work. There has to be a substantial amount of pipe material intact for lining to work.

In situations like these, we use a trenchless water sewer replacement method called pipe bursting. This method uses hydraulic power to push a steel bursting head through the damaged pipe. The head breaks up the pipe into tiny pieces and pushes them aside to be absorbed by the soil. As this is happening, a new pipe is dragged into place. Pipe bursting requires two small access points and can get you a new sewer line within a matter of hours.

WHAT IS TRENCHLESS REPAIR?

This is a non-invasive method that doesn’t require digging like tradition pipe line repair does. Instead of creating a trench in your yard to reach the underground pipe, we use equipment that only requires one or two small access points. One of these access points is usually a sewer cleanout.

Pipe Genie 20 is preferred by homeowners because it causes less mess, takes less time to complete, and delivers superior services. Trenchless pipe repair is ideal for accessing pipes under landscaped areas, concrete surfaces, and more.

Trenchless Pipe Repair

One trenchless method we use to repair or restore damaged underground pipes is pipe lining. This method repairs pipes by inserting a liner into the pipe, which essentially creates a pipe-within-a pipe. It’s a great way to seal small cracks, joints, and holes while creating a stronger plumbing system.

Call Pipe Genie 2020 604-294-5342 today to make an appointment for an estimate on a sewer or water line repair.