Underground Infrastructure Solutions for Commercial Properties

Pipe Problems Plague Commercial Properties

As a busy hub of activity, commercial properties contend with a wide range of underground infrastructure challenges:

Blockages: Years of buildup and debris can impede flow and clog drains. Commercial kitchens and grease from food operations are common culprits.

Leaks: Cracks, broken joints, and corrosion create leaks that lead to foundation issues, mold, and damaged systems. Even pinhole leaks worsen over time.

Failures: Outdated or overloaded systems fail more frequently. Patchwork repairs also contribute to breakdowns.

Regulations: Local codes often regulate waste management. Failing infrastructure leads to violations and penalties.

Flooding: Large properties with expansive roofs, plazas, and parking lots require extensive drainage networks that can overflow.

Freezing: Northern facilities deal with infrastructure damage during annual freeze-thaw cycles if not protected.

Don’t wait for small problems to become major liabilities and headaches. Our proactive solutions will reinforce your underground infrastructure.

Attempting fixes without proper diagnostics can prove wasteful if bigger issues exist. Ellingson’s pipe assessment provides invaluable visibility that guides strategic repairs. We use closed-circuit video cameras and other methods to thoroughly inspect the interior condition of pipes. Commercial properties often have large networks that develop issues over years of use. Our experts identify and grade problem areas such as:

• Cracks and breaks
• Broken or displaced joints
• Blockages and buildup
• Root intrusion
• Corrosion and leaks
• Deformation or collapse

Detailed reports summarize the findings with condition grades for each section of pipe. This allows you to prioritize repairs and determine which pipes need total rehabilitation or replacement. With pipe assessment, you gain full transparency

Certified Condition Reports

Condition reports provide a detailed analysis of your pipe’s current state, so you have the insights you need to prioritize repairs and maintenance. By pinpointing problems early, you can avoid costly emergency repairs down the road and ensure your pipe continues operating safely and efficiently for years to come.

GIS Mapping and Documentation

Understanding what’s happening underground on a large commercial property site can prove challenging. That’s why Ellingson offers digital mapping and documentation of your infrastructure in our customized online management system.

Our teams map the details of your:

• Pipe locations
• Pipe sizes and materials
• Manholes and access points
• Shut-off valves
• Flow direction
• Joining intersections

This creates a detailed visual record of your underground assets. Our system also allows you to look up individual pipe histories and prior assessment reports. Having all this documentation centralized and digitized provides invaluable infrastructure visibility.

With this tool, you can:

• Reference pipe details and conditions anytime
• Strategically budget future repairs and projects
• Guide maintenance decisions using pipe histories
• Avoid reactive repairs by catching issues early
• Keep infrastructure records updated as repairs occur

Lack of documentation on underground assets often leads to a reactive approach. Our digital mapping transforms underground infrastructure management into a proactive process.

Pipe Repair Services

Once vulnerable areas are uncovered, Ellingson offers the most advanced trenchless pipe repair and rehabilitation services to reinforce your infrastructure integrity. We own a comprehensive set of specialized equipment and our technicians are fully certified.

CIPP Lining

Our pipe lining teams use cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining technology to rehabilitate pipes with little to no excavation required. Resin-saturated liners are inserted into the pipes and expand to form a tight seal against the inner walls. The liner hardens to essentially create a brand-new pipe that restores structural stability and flow.

Pipe lining is highly effective for:

• Fixing cracks, leaks, and holes
• Sealing pipe joints
• Preventing root intrusion
• Extending pipe life for 50+ years

Slip Lining

Slip lining involves installing a new carrier pipe inside the old pipe using minimal access points. This method maintains flow with minimal downtime and is great for emergency repairs. We have extensive experience slip lining pipes from 4 inches to 96 inches in diameter.

Talk to our pipe repair experts about finding the optimal solutions for your specific needs!