A hospital was facing recurring sewer line backups and infrastructure issues due to years of undetected pipe deterioration. Initially reaching out to inquire if Lanz could help with the issue, the facility’s team learned about our full-service offerings and quickly enlisted Lanz Underground for a comprehensive sewer line inspection and pipe rehabilitation project for the hospital’s main sewer line.
This partnership not only resolved existing issues but established a proactive maintenance approach, ultimately reducing costly and disruptive backups. What began as a simple inquiry evolved into a transformative partnership that resolved critical infrastructure challenges while paving the way for proactive maintenance strategies—saving time, money, and frustration.
The facility was burdened by aging and sewer systems that had not undergone routine inspection or maintenance since the campus was first constructed. Our initial CCTV inspection painted a stark picture, revealing severe buildup and defects within the pipes, including several areas with significant deterioration. The consequences were disruptive: frequent line backups, requiring in-house plumbers to intervene 1-2 times weekly, impacting facility operations.
Recognizing the urgent need for a long-termsolution, the facility engaged Lanz Underground to conduct a camera inspection, cleaning, and restoration plan to restore and protect the hospital’s underground infrastructure.
Lanz Underground mobilized specialized tools and equipment to tackle the buildup and structural concerns within the sewer lines, including:
The project unfolded over a span of 7 days, with multiple phases of inspection, descaling, and CIPP installation. Due to the facility’s around-the-clock operations, we coordinated access to certain sections during nights, over the weekend, and scheduled downtimes. Innovative measures, such as setting up access pits, allowed us to safely extract significant debris from long pipe segments without disrupting daily operations.
The outcomes were nothing short of transformational. Since the installation of the CIPP linings, the facility has experienced zero sewer line backups, eliminating the need for frequent in-house plumbing interventions and restored confidence in the reliability of their infrastructure. This achievement demonstrates the return on investment of implementing preventive maintenance and robust pipe restoration.
The facility’s management now has a sustainable, reliable sewer system that supports uninterrupted operations and has reduced the costs associated with reactive maintenance. It’s a solution built to last, offering peace of mind to management and seamless functionality for the facility’s 24/7 operations.
This case highlights the crucial role of routine CCTV inspections, pipe cleaning, and preventative maintenance for large-scale industrial facilities. The success of this project has equipped our client with a reliable, long-lasting sewer system that requires minimal intervention, providing a clear path to enhanced operational efficiency and longevity. Lanz Underground continues to support small, medium and large facilities with custom, industry-leading solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure management.
As a family-owned and operated business, Lanz Underground has set the quality standard for over 20 years, providing plumbing solutions, sewer, water and drainage repairs and solutions, and infrastructure repair for commercial, educational, and municipal customers.
With our service-first approach to all work, we’ve built a stellar reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and service. Our skilled team ensures that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to our own demanding standards.
