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Since 1916 LJ Kruse has been the plumber Berkeley CA property owners trust. We hire only the highest qualified union journeymen plumbers from U.A. Local 342 and operate out of a LEED Gold certified facility. We do trenchless sewer replacement Berkeley residents can rely on, and handle things like sewer lateral compliance handled on the front end so you have one less thing to worry about.
Trenchless sewer replacement in Berkeley is a minimally invasive procedure. You replace an outdated sewer line through a smaller, minimally invasive access point instead of the full excavation of the home and property for traditional sewer line replacement. We target the affected area with a high res CCTV camera and find the ideal access points instead of doing a full excavation of the sewer line on your property. What would normally take weeks is completed in 1 to 2 days in most cases.
If you’re dealing with slow draining showers or wastewater coming back up you most likely have one or more failing sections in your property’s sewer line. LJ Kruses uses a process called “Pipe Bursting” to do a full replacement of the lateral piping.
We use this machine to run a new pipe through the existing one. This simultaneously destroys the old one and replaces it with a new one. In its place you get a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe installed. The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is optimized to last significantly longer and better withstand the elements. Pipe bursting is ideal for older homes that have long standing drainage issues. This process sets out to preserve as much of the area as possible.
When you need a full lateral replacement in Berkeley CA you are looking for someone who cares about your property. We only hire union plumbers who have gone through the five-year apprenticeship program to make sure they’re up for the challenge. You’re working with the best of the best with over 100 years of experience on local homes and commercial properties. We’ll give you transparent quotes backed by a comprehensive warranty through the cleanup. We also offer expert HVAC services in the area. Get in touch with us today.
If you’re looking for a sewer line replacement in Berkeley you have an option most people don’t. Berkeley’s Private Sewer Lateral Loan Program gives you the opportunity to take advantage of an interest free loan if you’re on a low-income property.
With the pipe bursting tools we can do the full lateral replacement in 1 to 2 days instead of the traditional excavation process. You save time and money on all ends from initial excavation to post-production cleanup.
LJ Kruse will target the affected sections and clear any significant blockage before installing any new line so that the new HDPE pipe has a clear path to the public sewer.
Whether you’re facing a failing sewer lateral, need to pass an EBMUD inspection, or want to explore trenchless replacement options, LJ Kruse is the name Berkeley trusts. Our family-owned company has been solving sewer problems in the Bay Area for over 100 years, and we’re ready to help you next.
Call now or book your service online to get fast, professional, and code-compliant sewer solutions that protect your home for years to come.
Every service donates $3 to the Berkley Humane Society.
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