Pipe Lining and Relining

Typically, uncured epoxy is used for pipe relining. A plumber inserts this epoxy line into the pipe and inflates it like a balloon until it fits the pipe interior. The plumber then uses a special tool to cure the pipe in place, essentially creating a new pipe within the existing pipe.

You need pipe relining when your existing sewer line has cracks, punctures, or other smaller breaks. Pipe relining may not be the best option if your pipe is severely damaged, as the epoxy lining requires a mostly intact pipe in order to form the right shape.

While the primary use for pipe lining is to repair damaged pieces of sewer line, it can be used to improve water flow in an undamaged pipe. The inflation process can widen the sewer line to increase overall movement, and the smoother epoxy also helps improve flow.

Relining a sewer pipe is a great option if you have any damage to your sewer line. Pipe relining is minimally invasive, fast, and cost-effective compared to sewer line replacement. It requires no heavy machinery, no trench digging, and no new piping. If you have a damaged sewer line that can be repaired with new pipe lining, it is generally the fastest, most convenient, and most affordable option.