When your home has blocked or broken pipes, you commonly have one of two options:
to dig up the entire pipe (and surrounding garden) and replace it, costing you thousands of dollars, or perform a relatively new technique called pipe relining. This method of pipe repair is gaining steady popularity amongst Australian homeowners as a modern method that will help your pipes, your garden and your savings.
What is Pipe Relining?
Pipe relining is a process that allows sections of damaged pipework to be repaired without physically replacing them or the need to dig underground. It can be used to repair cracked and broken pipes and drains blocked by tree roots.
The reline system is installed internally and repairs pipes damaged due to corrosion, cracks, joint separations, and root and water infiltration regardless of the pipe age or material.
When do I need a Pipe Relining?
It is very common for households to experience wear and tear within their pipe system, especially if they haven’t been inspected in a long time. If your pipes are left untreated, the damage will often worsen, costing you money, further damage and blocking more pipes and drains.
Pipe relining uses the latest technology, can be done within a day, and is far cheaper than traditional repair methods, saving you both time and money. Service Today guarantees that your new relined section of piping will be strong, durable, and will last for at least 25 years.
Before the condition of the pipes worsen, it is wise to call one of our experienced plumbers to inspect the condition of the pipes and then to discuss options with you regarding next steps in the repair process. If it is time for a pipe reline, our experienced plumbers can get the job done from start to finish.
What are the benefits of pipe relining?
The main benefit of pipe relining vs. pipe replacement is its unintrusive method of installation, only taking a single day and leaving virtually no mess. As opposed to a traditional pipe replacement and dig-up when replacing an underground pipe, you must dig the entire ground up in order to expose the pipe, often taking months for your garden to return to it’s former glory.
The cost-effective nature of this solution is perhaps its biggest selling point to home owners. Comparative to other traditional solutions provided for residential pipe repairs, pipe relining is vastly more affordable. Traditional methods rely on the use of expensive equipment and time-costly labour.
Pipe relining provides:
- Little to no disruption of the ground above the damaged pipe
- Minimal (if any) excavation required
- Fast installation
- Lower labour and machinery costs
- Service Today guarantee the relined section of pipe for 25 years
What is Pipe Relining made from?
Epoxy resin is used in the pipe reline process as a strong and malleable material. It is cost effective and able to be produced for any length needed. The warranty given by most manufacturers is around fifty years. This resin will restore your pipes and protect them from further damage.
How does pipe relining work?
Unblock The Pipe
Before the pipe can be relined, it needs to be unblocked. Using a high-pressure water jetting system, our Service Today technicians will remove any foreign matter that is blocking the damaged pipe.
Inspect The Pipe
Service Today has the latest CCTV drain camera technology on hand to have your pipe inspected. We’ll locate the damaged section in your pipe and mark it so that the new lining can be positioned with accuracy and inserted correctly.
Insert The New Lining
A liner filled with epoxy resin is inserted and positioned inside the damaged section of the pipe. Through the use of compressed air, the liner conforms to the inside of the pipe, until the resin is cured. The inflation device is removed and a new section of pipe is left adhering to the existing pipe.
The Reline Is Complete!
Between two and four hours later, the reline is complete.
Watch the below video to see how Service Today relines pipes for a satisfied customer:
Is it time to call in the professionals?
The expert plumbing technicians at Service Today have extensive knowledge and experience regarding all types of drainage systems.
If you are located in greater Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane, Service Today can provide you with any plumbing service you require.
We have been servicing these local areas for over a decade in all things plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling.
Call us or book online today. See for yourself why thousands of Australians have given Service Today their 5-star tick of approval!
