Underground Infrastructure Maintenance & Repair Services
Industrial underground infrastructure is typically out of sight and therefore out of mind. That is, until damage leads to failure that can potentially be hazardous to businesses and employees. Much like the routine maintenance performed on everyday equipment, underground infrastructure maintenance is necessary to ensure peak performance. HK Solutions Group provides comprehensive underground infrastructure services including pipeline maintenance and rehabilitation, helping industrial facilities reduce downtime, protect assets and prevent costly emergencies.
Why Does Underground Infrastructure Need Maintenance?
Underground infrastructure is exposed to waste and chemicals that cause pipeline and manhole corrosion over time. Without maintenance, these structures are susceptible to cracks, collapses, leaks and more. Ignoring these issues can cause major problems like blockages, ground collapse, safety hazards and facility closure, making proactive pipeline maintenance an important consideration to protect industrial infrastructure and promote efficient, cost-effective operations.
Who Needs Underground Infrastructure Maintenance?
Underground infrastructure maintenance supports industrial facilities with complex systems and demanding operating environments where a planned approach helps keep operations running uninterrupted. Facilities that should consider proactive maintenance include:
- Facilities with mission-critical underground sewer, pipeline and manhole systems that depend on reliable infrastructure for safe, efficient operations
- Manufacturing and processing facilities, such as ethanol plants, food production and processing plants, pulp and paper mills, power plants and heavy manufacturing operations
- Industrial operations working with caustic chemicals, such as sulfuric acid, that accelerate corrosion and deterioration
- Facilities with aging underground infrastructure that is more susceptible to corrosion, leaks and structural deterioration
HK is proud to be an industry-leading partner for industrial underground infrastructure services, implementing innovative solutions like pipeline maintenance and manhole rehabilitation to keep infrastructure in excellent condition without interrupting operations or disturbing surrounding utilities.
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How Often Does Underground Infrastructure Need Maintenance?
Depending on the scope of the facility and operations performed on site, HK typically recommends an annual inspection to determine any underground infrastructure maintenance needs. With extensive experience across industrial facilities and municipalities of all sizes, our team knows what to look for to identify potential concerns early. Routine maintenance and pipeline inspections help catch infrastructure issues so they don’t escalate to the point of failure or shutdown.
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Common Signs Your Underground Infrastructure Needs Repair
When issues progress beyond routine maintenance, underground infrastructure rehabilitation services may become necessary as pipelines and manholes start to cause operational and structural issues. Common signs your underground infrastructure needs repair include:
- Restricted flow, backups or drainage issues
- Cracked or deteriorating pavement
- Ground settlement, sinkholes and unstable soil
- Standing water around manholes
- Visible manhole corrosion or structural damage
- Inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues
Underground Infrastructure Services For Pipeline Maintenance & Manhole Rehabilitation
As a premier pipeline inspection company serving industrial facilities across the country, HK has the experience and expertise to carefully access your underground infrastructure without shutting down operations or disturbing nearby equipment. Our certified technicians perform pipeline and manhole inspections by inserting a tiny, high-tech camera into the pipe or manhole and televising the inside of the structure on a screen for examination. From there, we help you prioritize what needs immediate attention, whether it’s sewer cleaning, pipeline maintenance and repair or manhole rehabilitation.
Because we specialize in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation, none of our solutions involve digging up the facility floor or creating gaping holes in your space. We help you stay ahead of potential emergencies with timely, cost-effective underground infrastructure maintenance and repair.