Pipe Relining Sydney

Pipe Relining also famously known as CIPP or ‘cured-in-place pipe’ lining is a widely used trenchless method for drain repair restoration. It has been used for decades in several countries for sanitary sewers and stormwater drains.

The key feature of this method is its ability to repair the pipe in question with limited or no excavation, fast, and simplified installation. What this means is timely pipe repair while avoiding risky and laborious trench works that are usually associated with an old-fashioned repair such as street closure, landscape destruction, building demolition, traffic jams, and other environmental repercussions which can be costly to correct. The drain relining takes place inside the aging or damaged drain pipes, and produces a seamless, jointless, in most cases, a more durable, equivalent to a completely brand new drain pipe. Stormwater and sewer Pipe relining in Sydney is suitable for both residential and commercial properties. 

There are many steps required in pipe relining that give a clear and accurate guide to plumbers to ensure a successfully relined drain pipe. Drain relining works effectively because of the meticulous steps it employs below.

• CCTV Inspection – First is to inspect the damaged pipe to determine the current condition. The process is done by feeding through a small drain camera down into  the drain to perform a CCTV Pipe Inspection to get a close view of the existing pipe to locate leaks, buildups, open joints, root intrusions, and other blockages, to assess where the repair needs to take place. Doing this will allow the plumbers to conclude the type of materials and solutions to be used.

• Cleanout – The next process is the cleanout process which involves multiple steps. First, the drains are cleaned from blockages using a high pressure water jetter. Root cutting jobs are tricky and need a variety of cutting tools to undertake the toughest job, especially when dealing with tree root intrusions. Then a Picote cutter is used cut through any solid obstructions the water jetter could not remove and also to roughen the surface to prepare it for drain relining. Lastly, the plumber uses a high-pressure water jetting machine to finish up the cleaning process and ensure a smooth surface, ready for relining. Before initiating the stormwater or sewer pipe relining, a final check is performed in the drain using a CCTV Pipe Inspection camera to ensure no more buildups are present.

• Installation – Installation is initiated by first determining the length of the lining material needed. A felt or fibreglass liner/sleeve/sock is then saturated with a resin-mixture and inserted into the drains. The resin mixture is evenly distributed on the entire length to ensure absolute cohesion between the outer part of the liner and the inner wall of the existing pipe. The cohesion process is meticulously done since the success of the installation heavily relies on the cohesion integrity to the original pipe.

• Curing process  – The installation step is followed by the curing process. This step can take hours if an ambient cure option is chosen or can be sped up by using our hot water boiling system. The liner then cures in time and once hardened, creates a new stronger pipe within the old pipe. 

Final CCTV inspection – Probing the success of the installation is very important to ensure pipeline work was a success. To conclude the process, plumbers perform a final camera inspection to ensure the liner has landed in the correct location and have cured properly with no errors.

There are different types of resins used in pipe relining, but epoxy is widely used for households because it’s safe. It does not contain a harmful or strong fume. Epoxy resin also has chemical resistance and is highly impenetrable to root intrusion and other pipe problems that exist on standard metal pipes.

Most curing agents mixed on epoxy resins have toxicity percentage, but it takes quite an excessive amount for it to cause harm. With an efficient pipe cleaning, accurate installation and thus a good resin cohesion, stormwater and sewer pipe relining is proven safe.

It is also an environmentally process as there is zero to minimum excavation meaning there is no damage to animal ecosystems, plants and trees.

I can only speak for our own installations here. No, the roots will not bust their way through the liner as there are no joints. 95% of the time tree roots enter earthenware or PVC pipes through cracked joints.

We use a strong 4-5mm liner that has a little bit of flex to withstand ground movement and pressure from large tree roots growing under or over the pipe. It is tree-root proof!

Many customers are concerned about the reduction in pipe size after relining. I can guarantee that you have nothing to worry about, most liners once coated with resin and cured have a wall thickness of 4-8mm depending on which liner is used.

However, the pipe is then smoother and has no joints which will increase the flow rate in your pipes.

As a general rule of thumb it will cost you $400 – $1000 per meter for inversion relining and a higher per meter rate for section patch relining. However, there are many variables that affect the price. To find out all of the variables that affect the price and to get an online estimate Click Here.

If junctions are relined over we reinstate them by means of mechanical or robotic cutting devices. In simple terms, we send drilling and sanding equipment down the lines and cut the junction back out. If that junction is tree root affected a junction patch must be installed to stop tree roots re-entering the line and to comply with Australian standards.

Pipe relining has a life expectancy of over 50 years. It’s been around since the 70’s so there has been plenty of time for test and measure.

Much like the pipe relining cost, there are many factors to consider here. The main things you need to think about is the location of the pipes, cost, time and mess.

Location of pipes: If its just grass above the pipes then digging them up may be a more affordable option. However, if the pipes run under a concrete slab, your house, fence, pool, pond a nice garden, the street etc then you will find pipe relining a more convenient option.
Cost: The price to reline can be lower or higher than replacing the pipes depending on what’s above them and how deep they are in the ground. Eg if you need to cut up your driveway to replace the pipes, the price for pipe replacement and a new driveway will be far higher than pipe relining.
Time: Is the job time-sensitive? Will having tradesmen at the property for days or weeks be an issue? If you would like the job done fast (in many cases 1 day) then pipe relining is a faster more efficient process.
Mess: Digging up and replacing pipes is a messy business, the trench will be dug and all the dirt/plants/concrete/pipes etc will be placed on the ground above it. With pipe relining there is generally either no digging or a small access point will be dug to gain access to the pipe.

Yes, all products we install are 100% Australian watermark approved. If you would like the documentation just email me and ask 🙂

Just like a tangible product, plumbing services need to provide unique customer benefits to quantify whether or not you are getting value out of it. When it comes down to it, getting the right mix of quality, guarantees, benefits, and costs are paramount to satisfied customers. The list below highlights the benefits you can take advantage of when you reline your pipes.

✓ Best value for money

In most cases, the extra cost involved in the excavation is what makes it very costly. Pipe Relining in Sydney is a dig-free method, hence any possible additional cost is avoided.

✓ Minimal to zero environmental impact

Environmental stress is normal when working with underground pipes in the traditional sewer repair method. With drain relining, these are likely avoided given the fact that plumbers only need a single access point to reach the damaged pipe. That implies reduced potential environmental damage expected when working around trenches.

✓ Stretches the lifespan of your pipe

Relined pipes are more efficient and far more durable than the existing pipe, even the new types of pipes nowadays. It can endure any ground conditions and has no risk for root intrusions. Revolution Pipe Relining offers a LIFETIME product guarantee on installations in Sydney, which makes it an ideal option for pipe repair over the dig-and-replace method which only has a guarantee of a few years.

There are  many reasons you should consider Revolution Pipe Relining, but i’d like to outline a few main points:

Our Team:

We are a family owned company run by Chris Young & Darrell Young who are a nephew and uncle combination. We both have extensive experience in pipe relining solutions and running a business. So not only will we do an extremely good job for you, the whole process will be dealt with in a professional manner leaving you a very satisfied customer. Just check some of our 5 star pipe relining reviews to see what others had to say about their experience with Revolution Pipe Relining.

As for our staff, after a combined 35 years of running businesses we are well aware that having good staff makes or breaks your company. Therefore, we have an extremely strict hiring process and only hire the best tradesman and apprentices in Sydney. We currently operate a small skilled team 5 including 3 tradesmen (including the owners) and 2 apprentices, so there is a good chance a company owner will be performing the relining works at your property.

Were Honest:

One of the first things you will notice in your experience with us is that we are completely honest, ethical and very knowledgeable about relining sewer and stormwater pipes. 

We will tell you straight up if we think that a pipe relining service is suitable for you and give you a fair price to do the job correctly to the Australian Standard.

If you have already had another quote and didn’t 100% trust another pipe relining company, then give us a call and you will very quickly see the difference between us and the doggy companies who try to suck every last cent out of you.

Products We Use:

We purchase all of our Liner and Resin from RSM Lining Supplies. RSM is highly regarded as the best pipe relining supplier in the world due to their extensive range of high quality products.

Pipe relining is not a one brand fits all approach. Different liners and resins need to be used in different scenarios. Some pipelines need rock solid strength, some need flexibility, some need to be structural. So after a thorough inspection of your pipeline, we choose the very best liner and resin to permanently repair your problem.

Guarantee:

We have complete confidence in the products we use and the way our team installs them which enables us to offer an unmatched Lifetime Guarantee, which is equivalent to 50 years!!

You will notice that this is 15-35 years longer than most other pipe relining companies in Sydney. In my opinion their short guarantee periods do not show much confidence in the products they use or in their installations techniques.

What are you waiting for?

Would you like to have a chat? Call 1300 844 353, you will speak directly with company owner Chris.