Pipe relining without the digging
Old clay sewer and stormwater pipes crack, shift and let tree roots in, and the traditional fix is to dig them up and replace them. Pipe relining repairs the pipe from the inside instead. A resin-soaked liner is placed inside the damaged pipe and cured in place, forming a new, seamless pipe within the old one. Your driveway, garden, pavers and tiled areas stay where they are. We carry out patch relining in-house for localised damage, and full-length relining is arranged through our specialist relining partner.
Relining options
Patch relining
A short liner sealed over a specific crack, broken joint or root entry point. Done in-house by our team.
Full-length relining
For pipes with damage along much of their length. Arranged through our specialist relining partner, with us looking after your job from start to finish.
CCTV inspection first
Every relining job starts with a camera inspection so we know exactly where the damage is.
Drain cleaning before lining
Roots and debris are cleared with high-pressure jetting and root cutting so the liner bonds properly.
Signs your pipes may need relining
Relining is usually considered when a drain has physical damage, not just a blockage.
- Recurring root blockages. If roots keep coming back after cutting, they're getting in through cracks or joints that need sealing.
- A camera inspection shows cracks. Fractures and broken sections in clay or earthenware pipe.
- Displaced or open joints. Where pipe sections have moved apart, letting roots and soil in.
- The pipe runs under something you don't want dug up. Driveways, established gardens, pools, buildings or tiled courtyards.
- Wet patches or sinkholes in the yard. Water escaping a damaged pipe can wash away soil around it.
How the process works
- Camera inspection. We run a CCTV camera through the drain to find and measure the damage, and check whether the pipe is suitable for relining.
- Clean the pipe. Roots, scale and debris are removed so the liner has a clean surface to bond to.
- Recommend the right fix. Localised damage can often be patched. Damage along the pipe may need full-length relining, which is arranged through our specialist relining partner.
- Install and cure the liner. The liner is placed through an existing access point and cured in position.
- Final camera check. We run the camera again so you can see the finished result.
Relining isn't right for every pipe. If a section has completely collapsed or the pipe is badly misaligned, excavation may still be needed for part of the job. We'll tell you honestly what the camera shows.
Why Eastern Suburbs locals call us
- 100+ five-star Google reviews
- Licensed plumbers and gasfitters (Lic. 398171C)
- Free quotes, and a clear price before any work starts
- Patch relining is done by our own team, and we manage full-length relining jobs through a trusted specialist partner.
Common questions
Is relining better than digging?
When the pipe is suitable, relining avoids excavation, keeps your landscaping intact and is usually less disruptive. Some badly collapsed pipes still need digging.
Do you do all relining in-house?
We carry out patch relining ourselves. Full-length relining is arranged through our specialist relining partner, and we coordinate the job for you.
Will tree roots grow through a relined pipe?
A properly installed liner seals cracks and joints, which removes the gaps roots use to get in.