Pipe Lining and Relining

A new technique called pipe relining is saving many property owners time and grief when sewer lines give out. A broken sewer line disrupts everything in your home. It turns every drain into a source of potential damage and makes it almost impossible to maintain your daily routine. Even worse, while your sewer line is busy disrupting your day, it’s also damaging your yard, your home, and maybe even your foundation.

In the past, fixing a broken sewer line required plumbers to dig up your yard and replace whole pipes. This process was time-consuming, expensive, and destructive to your yard.

Thankfully, new technology enables plumbers to repair sewer lines with minimal disruption to your home and yard. This new process, known as pipe lining or pipe relining, requires almost no digging and is just as effective as installing a new pipe.

If your sewer line is leaking, time is of the essence. The experienced professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing® are ready to help you with pipe relining services whenever you need them.

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What is Pipe Lining and Relining?

Pipe lining, also known as pipe relining, is a method of trenchless sewer line repair. During the relining process, a plumber inserts an epoxy lining into the existing pipe through an access point. The plumber will then inflate the lining and cure it into place, sealing any cracks and creating a smooth pipe interior.

Before inserting the epoxy lining, a plumber uses a sewer line camera to look for any blockages. The plumber clears any clogs using sewer jetting to make sure the lining lays down smoothly. Once all the obstacles are removed, the pipe lining can be inserted, inflated, and cured into place.

When compared to standard sewer line repair and replacement methods, pipe lining is more affordable, faster, and less invasive. The process is also environmentally friendly. It requires no new pipes and does not destroy the existing sewer line.

When Do I Need Pipe Lining or Relining?

Pipe lining is necessary when the existing sewer line has cracks, leaks, or small punctures. The only caveat is that the damaged pipe needs to be mostly intact, as the epoxy lining needs to form to the shape of the pipe.

Pipe relining has additional uses beyond repair. It can be used to increase water flow, as the inflation process often slightly expands the diameter of the pipe. The smoother epoxy also puts up less resistance against flowing water.

Pipe Lining and Relining FAQs

What is pipe lining?

Pipe lining is a sewer line repair technique that involves inserting a length of uncured epoxy pipe lining into an existing sewer line. After inserting the lining, a plumber will inflate and cure it into place, essentially forming a new pipe within the existing pipe. It is a great way to repair your sewer line for a lower cost than traditional methods.

What material is used for pipe relining?

Usually, an uncured epoxy is used for pipe relining. The epoxy is inserted into the damaged sewer line and inflated like a balloon. Once it has molded to the pipe interior, the plumber cures it into place to seal any cracks.

Is relining a sewer pipe worth it?

If your sewer line is damaged, pipe relining is worth it. The process is minimally invasive, affordable, and quick when compared to sewer line replacement.

Call Mr. Rooter for Pipe Lining and Relining Services

A damaged sewer line is never fun, but hiring Mr. Rooter Plumbing® to carry out pipe relining is easy. Our pipe lining services will turn this massive frustration into a minor annoyance. Whether you need immediate service or want some help diagnosing a potential leak, we are ready to help.

Call us to schedule a service today!