No-Dig Drain Relining

Relining suits pipes that are cracked, have open or leaking joints, or have been damaged by roots, as long as the pipe still holds its basic shape. It is especially useful where the drain runs under something you would rather not disturb, such as a block-paved drive, a conservatory, a kitchen extension or a shared path.

If a pipe has fully collapsed or has a severe dip, relining alone may not be enough, and we will explain whether excavation or a combination of methods is the better option.

A typical relining job follows a clear sequence.

Because there is no trench, there is far less mess, no skips full of soil and no need to relay paving or turf. The new lining has no joints for roots to get into and a smooth bore that helps waste flow freely. Work is usually completed far faster than an equivalent excavation.

Relining also avoids disturbing services that may run near the drain, such as gas, water and cables, which reduces risk on tight urban plots.

Not every damaged drain needs relining end to end. Where the fault is limited to a single crack or joint, a short patch liner can be used to fix that spot. Where damage is spread along the run, a full-length liner is normally the better value. We will recommend whichever genuinely suits the pipe.

Roots are one of the most common reasons a drain ends up being relined. They find their way in through small gaps at the joints, then thicken until they crack the pipe and catch everything that passes. Cutting them out restores flow for a while, but the joints they came through are still open, and the roots grow back.

Once the roots have been removed and the pipe cleaned, a continuous liner seals every joint along the run at once, so there is no gap left for new growth to exploit. Where only one or two joints are affected, a no-dig patch repair may be enough. Our guide to tree roots in drain pipes explains the warning signs, and drain repair costs covers what affects the price of a liner.

Before lining a root-damaged pipe, we check the footage carefully for any length where the roots have pushed the pipe out of shape. A liner needs a reasonably round pipe to sit against, so a badly distorted section may need replacing first, with the rest of the run lined afterwards. Doing it in that order gives a sealed drain from end to end and avoids leaving a weak spot.

Once the liner has cured, the camera goes back through so you can see the sealed joints for yourself, with no roots left in the bore.

Call 07799 153198 or send the form with your postcode. If you already know where the damaged section is, tell us what sits above it, such as a driveway or extension, so we can plan the job.