Pipe lining and No Dig Pipe Repair go together

Our Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) restoration technology restores failing sewer and storm water piping systems.

Over time, drain pipes deteriorate, become affected by tree roots and accumulate foreign objects causing blocked drains.

That’s why early on, it’s important to get the help of the professionals.

Get the truth about pipe lining

With over 15 years experience in the drainage rehabilitation business. We have been doing CIPP almost as long as its been in the United States, we have seen more jobs than most CIPP contractors combined, our experience is called upon when the manufacturers need a job done right! Our pipe relining process repairs and restores leaking, damaged, tree root affected underground drainage lines from the inside. Being able to permanently restore underground drainage lines from the inside negates the need for destructive trenching methods typically used when carrying out traditional excavation processes.

How it works

The damaged pipe is cleaned and inspected.
A measurement is then taken so the pipe liner material can be cut to length.
The 100% epoxy resin is then mixed and poured into the liner material impregnating it.
The pipe liner is then loaded into the launching machine.
Then the pipe liner is inserted into the pipe through an inversion process that utilizes air pressure.
This literally turns the pipe liner material inside out which allows the resin to bond with the host pipe.
The resin cures within 3 hours.
The pipe is put back into service for up to 50 years.

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The Truth - what no one else will tell you

Most Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) contractors make this sound simple, but it is anything but simple. We have seen thousands of job mistakes from other contractors thinking it was easy. Most cipp companies out there are plumbers that were sold the systems thinking it was easy. To further prove our point, 95% of our personal business is from plumbers and we have several setups that we have bought used from plumbers that found out the hard way that it is not as easy as it sounds. We are not plumbers - we don't connect toilets, do water lines, or anything of the sort. We have all taken a pair of wet jeans out of the washer and they were inside-out. It is anything but easy to turn them right-side-out. Now imagine doing that with a 100' wet sticky sock! The process is challenging and every job is different, we have seen everything from pipe that wasn't inverted the whole way to T's and Y's in the pipe completely covered. Remember this pipe cures as hard as a schedule 40 pipe when done - and when it is done improperly it is impossible to fix without digging it up. We invest heavily in our camera systems and other equipment to avoid problems. We have an almost 100% success rate, we will tell you up font if your job is a high risk job. Don't risk your job to anyone, ask questions.

The Problem - Tree root intrusions & damaged pipes
Root intrusion causing blocked drains in sewer and storm water drains is probably the most destructive problem a homeowner can have. Many different types of trees can be very aggressive when looking for nourishment. These trees have root systems that grow out in search of water and rich soils. Unfortunately for homeowners, they are attracted to the moisture that forms on the sewer pipe.

The moisture develops on the outside of the sewer pipe by condensation. As warm air passes through the cold pipe, condensation from the surrounding soil forms on the outside of the pipe in droplets. These droplets of water attract the roots. The intrusion of root in the pipe joints is typically when the trouble begins. As the roots grow, cell by cell, they get bigger and hang down inside the pipe like a curtain.

Once the pipe is obstructed by these bunches of roots and debris, the pipeline begins to hold water. Most pipe was installed in 2 to 3 foot lengths and the joints, this type of construction did not create a very good watertight seal. As time passed the water escaping from the joints softened the soils that the pipe rests on. This settling can cause slumps or bellies in the pipe that further impede the flow of the water and solids within. They also cause more water to leak from the pipeline joints. More water of course will cause the soil to become saturated until the water flows along the trench line and washes away the soil under the pipe contributing to its eventual collapse.

Another dynamic occurs when the roots obstruct the flow of water. It causes the roots down stream to grow more aggressively because they are not getting any nutrients. Aggressive root growth downstream usually causes the pipeline to become so impacted with root mass that it resembles a potted plant which has outgrown its pot.

Many plumbers will simply clear a pipe every so often, perhaps once a year or so, and tell you your problem is solved. This is, in most cases, not true. Roots hang down like a curtain, as previously mentioned. When the auger passes through them they tend to open like a trap door and then close again when the snake is removed. The process of collecting solids begins anew almost immediately.
New root growth will begin where the roots have been cut in about 4 to 6 weeks.

What's the solution?
The best solution for root intrusion problems is to renew the affected section of pipe or rehabilitate the pipeline with a pipe liner or "Cured In Place Pipe" process. The liner or CIPP will seal off the roots permanently and renew your pipes structural integrity.

Cured in place materials mould to the host pipe. This seamless pipe prevents infiltration and exfiltration, restores structural integrity and eliminates joints that can weaken and allow root intrusion. Cured in place pipe actually increases flow capacity because the newly lined pipe is much smoother than old clay, cast iron and concrete pipe. Above ground there are no large piles of excavated dirt, no traffic tie-ups, no subcontractors and a happy customer.

We have the experience and technical knowledge to specify the right liner thickness and right resins to meet your specific needs regardless how deep the pipe or how corrosive the environment.
Our pipe relining process is truly “Trenchless” technology saving thousands of dollars in landscaping and restoration costs. This seamless installation eliminates joints, increases flow and conforms to non-standard pipe shape and size. The strength of the host pipe is enhanced with the new liner however our lining product will stand on its own making it a truly stand-alone pipe.

This trenchless drain lining system gives you a cost effective alternative to traditional dig methods of pipe replacement but still offers the structural strength of new pipe. Our system allows us to replace underground pipe without disturbing any surface structures such as driveways, landscaping, porches, pathways, floors, electrical and gas lines, retaining walls and car parks. This means you save time and money because there is no surface restoration needed.

What are the advantages?
Hydraulic Capacity – Improved water flow, due to perfectly smooth surface.
Longevity – Relined pipes protect from future corrosion or pinhole leaks indefinitely.
Displacement – The new liner “locks” the host pipe in place to prevent further movement.
Failed joints – Lined pipes have no joints. Leaking displaced and tree root affected joints become a thing of the past.
Cracks, Breaks and Voids – Our system does not rely on the structural integrity of the host pipe. Its self supporting.
Corrosion – Total arrest of internal corrosion in pipes.
Resistance – To loads arising from leaking seals, pinholes, gaps between pipes, and perforations.
Maintenance – Our liner creates a permanent protective shield between water contact and the internal area of pipe.
Structure – Increased structural integrity.
Infiltration & Exfiltration – Permanently fixed.
Surface restoration – Our system is completely “Trenchless” leaving valuable surface structures intact.
Non-disruptive – With no major excavation required business and personal life can continue uninterrupted.
Timing – Repairs can be carried out in a fraction of the time compared to traditional excavation and renewal methods.

Pipe relining process explained
The following picture shows a 4" diameter terra cotta sewer line affected by tree root intrusions. In this example tree roots are making their way into the pipe via a joint where two pieces of pipe come together, this is very typical.

Prior to relining, the host pipe needs to be prepped and cleaned to remove all tree roots and debris. This is carried out with high pressure water jetting equipment using hydraulic root cutting and cleaning nozzles and / or mechanical pipe cleaning equipment such as an electric eel. The section of pipe to be relined is then inspected with a high quality CCTV drain camera to check that it has been thoroughly cleaned and to also measure the inside of the section of pipe for accurate liner length and resin quantities to be used.

In this picture we see the newly manufactured resin impregnated liner and delivery system installed. Once in place and depending on the ambient air temperature the liner and resin will take approximately 3 - 5 hours to cure.

After the resin and liner has cured the delivery system is removed from the pipe to leave behind a smooth, continuous durable liner which is seamless, joint-less and much stronger than a traditional PVC pipe. Another CCTV drain camera inspection is carried out to document the new work and the service is ready to use immediately.