Frequently Asked Question
Pipe relining is the process of repairing any kind of broken, leaking or blocked pipes – from drains to sewers. It involves inserting a textile liner coated with resin into the broken section, which then hardens into a long-lasting inner pipe.
Traditional pipe repair involves digging up sections of pipe and replacing it. Extensive trenches are expensive, inconvenient and sometimes need days to settle after refilling. Blue Water Plumber's textile liners are flexible, which means they can be inserted into the end of your pipe. This method is much faster and cheaper than trenches that destroy your landscaping. We will sometimes have to dig a small hole, which we will always re-fill.
Compared to digging up the pipe ( which sometimes can cause destruction of property and landscaping), replacing the pipe and rehabiliating the surrounding area, pipe relining is both economical and environmentally friendly. In a large number of cases, our techniques can be inverted through a cleanout. These techniques keep digging to a bare minimum, which saves money. Our system can also start and stop anywhere in the line which will reduce your material cost and make the job more affordable.
Yes. Cured in place materials mould to the host pipe. The new seamless pipe prevents infiltration and exfiltration, restores structural integrity, and eliminates joints that can weaken and allow root intrusion.
Pipe relining can repair any damage to the pipe, even if the pipe is missing in some sections. This includes pipes that are damaged or otherwise defective due to: Tree roots Cracks Old age Dislodgement Erosion We work on any kind of underground pipes, from blocked drains to collapsed sewers.
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