Pipe Descaling

Do your Sacramento, CA home’s pipes have scale? US Trenchless offers pipe descaling methods that protect your water quality and plumbing equipment.

What Is Pipe Scaling?

Pipe scaling is a term that refers to the buildup of minerals and rust from the inner linings of pipes. Some of the most common minerals that accumulate are calcium carbonate and magnesium.

With metal pipes, slight scaling can be beneficial to prevent corrosion. But allowing the scaling to build up will decrease the amount of water that can flow through your pipes and will prevent a lot of damage to your plumbing system.

Cast iron pipes tend to have more severe scaling because their inner surfaces become coated with iron oxide as well as calcium and magnesium salts.

When a pipe develops a thick, uneven layer of mineral and rust deposits, it begins to snag any solids and grime that flow past the rough sections. Eventually, the pipe becomes clogged or blocked.

Descaling is a practical and convenient way to clear pipes and restore them to working order.

What Is Pipe Descaling?

Pipe descaling is the removal of accumulated minerals and rust from the inner surfaces of water, drainage, or sewer pipes.

Descaling can also remove smaller roots that have grown inside the pipes. It is an important and necessary plumbing procedure in places where the water supply is full of minerals like calcium or magnesium carbonates

There are two main methods used to do pipe descaling. The first is by scrubbing the pipes with abrasive tools or materials. The second is with the use of chemicals.

How Does Descaling Work?

The extent of blockage and scale buildup in the pipes will determine how our US Trenchless plumber chooses to descale the pipes in your Sacramento home. It also depends on whether the pipes carry clean water or wastewater.

After our plumber thoroughly inspects the pipes, they will recommend the most effective descaling technique. Our preferred method is mechanical descaling. It is an environmentally responsible, non-polluting alternative to chemical descaling.

Turn to Our Experts for Pipe Descaling and Maintenance

Schedule your appointment for expert and trusted pipe descaling services in Sacramento, CA. Call us today at 877-916-7473 or request service online.