Drain, Waste & Vent

Your building’s drain, waste & vent (DWV) plumbing infrastructure—also called sanitary or sewer piping—removes wastewater and gasses.

When it’s not working, your owners and residents can face serious health and safety risks ranging from toxic odors to leaks and floods with contaminated water.

If your DWV infrastructure shows signs of failure or needs to be updated, SageWater will make it safe, efficient and reliable.

Why DWV Systems Fail

Aging Infrastructure

Most AOAO plumbing systems last 30-50 years. So, like other infrastructure installed in your building, plumbing and mechanical systems must be replaced as they reach the end of their useful life.

Learn the telltale signs of a DWV system in distress

Product Failures

If you’re experiencing frequent system problems in a community that is only a few years old, your piping may have been built with a defect. We can help you get to the bottom of the issue and provide a turnkey resolution.

Learn more about construction defects and repair

Overlooked Maintenance

When routine maintenance of your system is deferred or forgotten, it may not reach its maximum useful life. If your system isn’t performing well and you’re not sure what to do about it, a forensic analysis can help.

Learn about SageWater Pipe TEST Forensic Analyses

Take a closer look at common DWV pipe problems

Common Problems in Drain, Waste & Vent Piping

How We Fix Your DWV System

Like-In-Kind Replacement

If your system has worked well for decades but is simply wearing out, we can replace it with the same configuration using modern materials. For many communities, this is the fastest and easiest option. We deliver a system that works as expected, with brand-new infrastructure that will last another 30 – 50 years.

Learn about DWV piping materials for a like-in-kind replacement

Engineered Solutions

When you want to improve the design of your system to enhance its performance, we can provide an engineered solution to help redesign or re-route your piping. We consult with you to understand your goals and help you explore and select from potential design options. In addition, our engineered solutions can include turnkey construction, providing end-to-end design-build delivery.

Learn about Engineered Solutions for DWV systems

SageWater Turnkey Pipe Replacements and Retrofits Mean No Moving Out

For more than 15 years, we’ve replaced or upgraded DWV systems for AOAOs across the Islands. Our turnkey process has been honed from this depth of experience, resulting in unmatched expertise and world class performance.

What delights clients most? Our resident-centered project management means homeowners and tenants don’t move out and property managers can focus on their core responsibilities. Bu that’s not all.

Learn more about our Turnkey Pipe Replacement process.

Why AOAO's Choose a SageWater Turnkey Construction Solution

One contract, one point of accountability.

We perform plumbing, drywall, painting, and all finishing work. No coordinating multiple contractors or dealing with finger-pointing when issues arise.

Residents don’t move out.

Residents stay in place, which significantly reduces total project expenses.

Trusted, in-house crews.

Every SageWater employee is background-checked and drug screened so you can trust who’s working in your residents’ homes.

Communication that works.

A dedicated project manager will execute a comprehensive resident communication plan, which includes notices, town hall meetings, 24/7 access to a project website, color-coded floorplans, and unit-specific production schedules.

Learn More about the SageWater Difference

DWV Client Success Stories

Condos

Honolulu | HI

Next Steps

See how the SageWater Turnkey Pipe Replacement process works.

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Explore system upgrades and alternatives with a SageWater Engineered Solution.

Learn more

Use a SageWater Pipe TEST forensic analysis to get objective data to decide if you need to repipe now.

Learn more

Ready to discuss solutions for your community's DWV infrastructure?

Turnkey Pipe Replacement

What We Do

Systems We Fix

Condominium Communities

Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers

Others

Case Studies

Our Approach

Read Our Latest Blog Post

Turnkey Pipe Replacement

What We Do

Systems We Fix

Condominium Communities

Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers

Others

Case Studies

Our Approach

Read Our Latest Blog Post

Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) Solutions

Your building’s drain, waste & vent (DWV) plumbing infrastructure—also called sanitary or sewer piping—removes wastewater and gasses.

Aging Infrastructure

Product Failures

Overlooked Maintenance

Like-In-Kind Replacement

Engineered Solutions

Island Colony

1425 Punahou

999 Wilder

Ala Wai Plaza

Fairway Villa

Franklin Towers

Hale Kulanui

Makiki Manor Condominiums

Nu’uanu Place

Parkland Gardens Condominiums

Piikoi Atrium Condominium

Royal Iolani

See how the SageWater Turnkey Pipe Replacement process works.

Explore system upgrades and alternatives with a SageWater Engineered Solution.

Use a SageWater Pipe TEST forensic analysis to get objective data to decide if you need to repipe now.