Frequently Asked Questions About Polybutylene © 2009 Robinson Plumbing, Inc. How Are Polybutylene Repairs Performed? First a licensed plumbing technician performs a diagnostic test to show you how to determine whether you have pipes or another type of material that may qualify for polybutylene class-action How Long Does Sewer Repair Take? Typically, spot repair sewer repair takes 2-3 hours, including setup, video-in-pipe, diagnostics and performance of the repair. Full sewer pipe replacement can take days- although many jobs may be done in a day. What is the Average Cost of Sewer Repair? Typically around $800 for a spot repair. NOTE: "Trenchless" technologies are also performed, at many multiple times of the typical cost. They are used as a means of inflating sewer repair prices, and typically offer no real benefit to the consumer. Will Repairing My Sewer Tear Up My Lawn? In cases where lawn quality issues are a concern extra measures may be employed. This includes special mats, plyboard, and other measures that only experienced operators can ensure. Is Sewer Repair Dangerous? Sewer repair is dangerous in aspects of environmental damage, including stipulations enforced by local Health Departments. For instance a property can be condemned if there exists raw sewage- for potential of bacteria causing multiple deseases. In terms of the equipment used, a lot of the "Taps" are located at depths up to up 20 or more feet. This poses potential problems for ditch cave-in, in addition to worker saftey. Therefore, "Shore Boxes" and "Trench Boxes" (usually 5 feet wide) may be employed. Saftey is Always Number One!