Repair cracked, broken, or root-damaged pipes from the inside — no digging up your yard, driveway, or garden.
Pipe relining is a trenchless repair method that creates a new pipe inside your existing damaged pipe. A flexible liner saturated with epoxy resin is inserted into the damaged section, inflated against the pipe walls, and cured in place. The result is a seamless, jointless new pipe within the old one — without any excavation.
The cured liner is structural (it does not rely on the host pipe for strength), resistant to root intrusion (no joints for roots to enter), and has a design life of 50+ years.
Pipe relining is suitable for cracked or fractured pipes, joint displacement (where sections have shifted), root intrusion at joints, corrosion in cast iron or galvanised pipes, and pipes under driveways, buildings, or landscaping where excavation would be destructive and expensive.
It is not suitable for completely collapsed pipes (where the pipe has lost its circular shape), pipes with severe bellies (low points where water pools), or pipes smaller than 40mm diameter.
The process follows a defined sequence: CCTV inspection to map the damage and confirm relining suitability, hydro-jetting to clean the pipe interior (the liner bonds to clean pipe), measurement and cutting of the liner to exact length, saturation of the liner with structural epoxy resin, insertion and inflation of the liner using air pressure, curing (ambient cure takes 4–8 hours; UV cure takes 1–2 hours), deflation and removal of the bladder, and final CCTV inspection to confirm the liner is properly positioned and cured.
Traditional pipe repair requires excavating a trench to expose the damaged section, removing and replacing the pipe, and reinstating the surface (concrete, turf, garden, driveway). This is disruptive, time-consuming, and expensive — particularly when pipes run under structures.
Pipe relining eliminates excavation entirely. The work is completed through existing access points (cleanouts, pits, or a single small excavation). There is no damage to landscaping, driveways, or structures. The job is typically completed in a single day rather than multiple days.
Quality pipe relining carries a 50-year product warranty on the liner material. The cured-in-place pipe is resistant to root intrusion (no joints), chemical attack, and corrosion. It maintains or improves flow capacity (the smooth interior has less friction than old clay or concrete pipes).
We use only Australian-certified relining systems with independently tested structural ratings. Every installation is documented with before-and-after CCTV footage for your records.
Most residential relining jobs are completed in a single day. The liner is installed in hours; curing takes 4–8 hours (ambient) or 1–2 hours (UV cure).
The liner adds approximately 3–6mm to the wall thickness. However, the smooth interior surface reduces friction, so flow capacity is typically maintained or improved.
Yes — that is one of the primary advantages of relining. No excavation is required, so pipes under slabs, driveways, and structures can be repaired without disruption.
Residential relining typically ranges from $400–$600 per linear metre depending on pipe diameter and access. This is often less than excavation when surface reinstatement costs are included.
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