We offer advanced drain lining and relining services to repair damaged or deteriorated drains without the need for costly and disruptive excavation.
This modern, non-invasive method restores the functionality of your drains, helping to avoid the need for major digging or replacement.
Whether you’re dealing with cracks, leaks, or blockages in your pipes, our drain lining and relining services provide a lasting solution that’s both efficient and cost-effective
What is Drain Lining and Relining?
Drain lining and relining involve applying a durable, flexible liner inside existing pipes to repair any damage and prevent future issues. This method can be used to treat cracks, leaks, corrosion, and other types of damage in your drainage system, effectively restoring the pipe’s structural integrity.
- Drain Lining: The process where a resin-coated, fabric liner is inserted into the damaged pipe and inflated to form a tight-fitting, hard-wearing lining that hardens in place, creating a new, smooth, and durable pipe inside the old one.
- Drain Relining: Similar to lining, drain relining involves replacing an existing damaged liner with a new one, especially if the previous lining has failed or become worn out.
What’s it For?
Drain lining and relining are typically used for repairing drainage systems that are:
- Cracked or Broken Pipes: Drainage pipes can crack due to ground movement, age, or tree roots. Lining and relining can seal these cracks without having to replace the whole pipe.
- Leaky Pipes: Leaks in your drainage system can cause water to escape, leading to further damage. Relining the pipes creates a leak-proof seal, restoring the integrity of the system.
- Corroded Pipes: Over time, metal pipes can corrode due to water pressure, chemical exposure, or age. Lining these pipes protects against further degradation and enhances their longevity.
- Blocked Drains: Blockages caused by debris, grease, or tree roots can also be resolved with drain lining. The smooth new surface inside the pipe helps to prevent future clogs.
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How Does Drain Lining and Relining Work?
The drain lining and relining process generally involves the following steps:
- Initial Inspection: We begin by using advanced CCTV camera technology to inspect the condition of your drains. This allows us to accurately identify cracks, blockages, or leaks and assess whether lining or relining is the appropriate solution.
- Preparation: Once the problem has been identified, we clean the affected drain thoroughly to remove any debris, grease, or other obstructions. This ensures the new liner will adhere properly.
- Insertion of the Liner: The liner, which is typically impregnated with a resin, is carefully fed into the damaged pipe. Once inside, it is inflated to mould to the shape of the pipe, completely covering any cracks or gaps.
- Curing the Liner: After the liner is in place, it’s left to harden (cure), either by allowing it to set naturally over time or using hot water or air to speed up the process. The liner then forms a durable, seamless new pipe inside the old one.
- Final Inspection: Once cured, the new lining is inspected with CCTV cameras to ensure that the repair has been successful and the drain is fully functional.
Benefits of Drain Lining and Relining Services
- Non-Invasive Solution: Drain lining and relining don’t require excavation, meaning there’s minimal disruption to your property. No digging or uprooting is needed, making this a cleaner, quicker, and more convenient repair option.
- Cost-Effective: Lining and relining are far more affordable than traditional pipe replacement, particularly when factoring in the savings from not needing to excavate large areas of your property. This makes it an excellent solution for clients on a budget.
- Durability and Longevity: The materials used in drain lining are designed to last for decades. Once your pipes are relined, they will be resistant to corrosion, leaks, and further damage, providing a long-term fix.
- Minimal Disruption: As the process doesn’t require large-scale digging or disruption to landscaping or structural features, it’s the perfect option for properties with valuable features, gardens, or hard-to-replace paving.
- Prevents Future Blockages: The smooth inner surface of the new lining reduces the chances of future blockages, making it easier for water to flow freely and reducing the risk of recurring issues.
- Environmentally Friendly: By repairing existing pipes instead of replacing them entirely, drain lining reduces waste and avoids the need for new materials, making it an eco-friendly solution to drainage problems.
- Fast Turnaround: The drain lining process is generally quick, often completed in just one day, so you won’t have to deal with prolonged disruption or costly downtime.
Patch Lining
Our Patch Lining approach is used when we need to repair a specific area of a pipe.
Patch lining
- Repairs a specific area of a pipe
- Can be used for smaller repairs
- Can be used to fix a single defect or a set of defects
- Can save time and money
- Can be used to repair localised damage
How it works
- A patch is spread out and impregnated with resin
- The patch is wrapped around a pipe packer
- The packer is inserted into the pipe to the point of the defect
- The packer is inflated to press the patch into place
- The resin cures and the packer is removed