What is Pipe Relining? Find out if it is worth it

Fixing damaged pipes used to involve a lot of digging with expensive machinery, along with a degree of guesswork, but over time has become more refined as technology has advanced.

Relining damaged pipes is not a temporary fix to put off having to deal with any substantial problems in the future but a legitimate way to revitalise your pipes and allow you to potentially gain decades more life out of them.

Pipe relining definition

The process of fixing or replacing pipes used to involve having to ascertain where a leak or blockage was within a pipeline and then digging the pipes out to replace them. This process would result in the upheaval of your backyard or your commercial property and cost you a great deal of money. These days, the techniques have become far less invasive and often don’t require any digging whatsoever.

Below is the three-step sequence many qualified plumbers utilise to discover issues with the interior of your pipes and the process they follow to reline them.

Diagnostic approach

To diagnose issues with the inside of pipes, plumbers often implement CCTV cameras to inspect the interior of pipes and pinpoint precisely what issues a pipe may have, for example, whether it’s obstructed and the location of damage within. This technique also lets the plumber know of issues that may arise in the future, such as any damage to the interior of the pipe, which may not currently be a problem but will only grow worse over time.

Hydro jetting

Hydro jetting is a method used after the CCTV camera has gone down the pipe, to clean the pipeline. This process involves  pumping down water at a high velocity to clear any obstructions discovered in the pipe and moving it out of the pipeline. This process also helps with the relining process, cleaning the pipe interior of any debris that may hinder the job.

Pipe relining process

After having inspected the interior of your pipes with a CCTV camera and then clearing out any stubborn blockages, the next step is to reline the pipes. Plumbers use a malleable and watertight lining over any damaged areas within the pipes, which sets and allows your pipes to be as functional as they used to be.

Contact a qualified plumber

If you have any issues with your pipes and you live in the Newcastle and Port Macquarie area, contact the friendly team at Ausco Plumbing for a free quote and more information on how they can reline your damaged pipes.