TUNNELING
Many people aren’t aware of what the term “tunneling” is. Tunneling under the slab is used when access to your home’s plumbing system located under your home is needed to be reached without having to cut large holes and trenches in the floor of your home. Amazing huh?
When you choose to go the tunnel route, there are many advantages that cutting through your slab does not give you.
Tunneling saves you from having to clean up a big mess and limits the worries of how it can affect your health. Tunneling takes place outside and under your home, so you never have to come in contact with any of the harmfull bacteria and waste that may come from pipes underneath your home. That is our job, not yours. When it comes to the mess, cutting through your slab leaves the inside of your home a disaster. You end up with a holes and trenches in your floor, piles of dirt all through your home, and leaves you with many rooms being off-limits. This doesn’t sound fun!
Oh, and don’t forget that people will be in and out of your home to complete the needed repairs. That doesn’t sound comfortable!
If you want to be sure you are not faced with the idea of having to leave your home during the process or costly hotel bills, tunneling is the route for you. Choosing the tunnel option lets the possibility of staying inside of your home while we are working underneath your home. It is safe and poses no threats to you or your family. When you cut through your slab, it can cause your home to become an unsafe area, especially with kids in the home. It will leave underneath your
home exposed where it can be visible in your living room, kitchen, and other rooms throughout your home. A tunnel will eliminate this worry.
Tunnels can range in size between 10ft – 100+ft. It all depends on the size of the property and what all needs to be repaired.
Tunneling does not cause any structural damage or cracking to you concrete foundation or slab. Once we are done with the repairs we perform a building code approved backfill of the trenches with advanced machinery, ensuring the backfill compaction is more compacted than what was removed.
Although they can be pricey, tunneling can save you money in the long run. Once all the costs are factored in, tunneling tends to be cheaper than cutting holes in your slab, damaging your tile or wood floors. There would be no need to replace your flooring, furniture, or anything else in your home that may be damaged due to the intrusive nature of cutting through the slab. No need to hire cleaning crews or costly sanitization specialist.
We tunnel using hand tools in conjunction with a vacuum truck to loosen and remove the soil from around the broken pipes under the slab for replacement. The resulting tunnel allows our plumbers to gain quick access and perform the repairs in a safe and efficient manner. The new drain pipes are then secured to the slab structure with code approved stainless steel hangers. The benefit to the homeowner is less mess with quicker recovery.
Our industry experts who are both knowledgeable andexperienced in under slab tunneling repairs for yourplumbing system. If you believe you are in need of ourservices, give us a call and we will be happy to come out and give you an estimate on the repairs your home may need.
BACKFILL
Backfilling with Speedy Piper is a meticulous process designed for lasting stability. After digging and replacing pipes, we employ a unique, building code-approved method. Utilizing pressurized machinery, we inject humid pea gravel at a rapid pace, achieving a concrete-like density upon drying. This meticulous approach ensures the backfill aggregate is compacted to surpass industry standards, providing unparalleled structural soundness.
Unlike some competitors, we don't just fill the entrance; we complete the entire tunnel with precision. Our comprehensive process goes beyond appearances, guaranteeing a robust foundation that stands the test of time. Choose Speedy Piper for backfilling excellence, setting a new standard in underground services.
Our Biggest Highlights
Our standout feature is our comprehensive approach – we excavate, remove, and replace pipes, then fill the tunnel with hydraulically compressed gravel, exceeding standard psi ratings. In contrast, some competitors leave the tunnel, only filling the entrance for appearance.