Pipe relining on the Northern Beaches
Relining repairs a drain from within the pipe that is already there, without a trench.
We assess the problem and explain whether this type of repair could suit your pipe.
When relining fits
- Cracked pipe letting roots in
- Leaking or shifted joints
- Pipe under a driveway, deck, pool or tree
When it might not
If a pipe has collapsed, a liner may not get through. We discuss the condition of the pipe and the available repair options.
Clay pipes and tree roots
Older beach homes can still have terracotta sewer pipes, and roots can crack into the clay.
For a home in Avalon or Newport, assessing the damaged section helps us decide whether a repair from inside will suit.
Price guide
Pipe relining
From around $3,000
Guide only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we take a look.
Free Drain Check
Free
Guide only. Initial guidance from your description or a photo link. Inspections and work are priced separately.
From first message to job done
- Describe your drain problem in about 2 minutes
- Expect our reply within 30 minutes
- A fast, clear written price, often from photos rather than a visit
- Pick a booking time that works for you
- Drain job finished. Sorted.
What changes the cost
- Pipe width and length
- How many branches join the line
- Access to the pipe
- Any clearing needed first
Guide only. Your fixed written price comes after we take a look.
Questions people ask us
Do you have to dig up the garden?
Usually not. Relining is a no-dig fix that goes inside your existing pipe.
Many older beach homes still have clay sewer pipes. For a home in Avalon or Newport, we check the pipe before deciding what needs to come up.
The condition and position of the pipe help determine the repair. We explain the proposed work before you decide.
How long does relining last?
It depends on your pipe and the liner used.
Ask what is suitable for your pipe and what is included in the written quote before you agree to the work.
Will you fix the garden or driveway?
Relining usually leaves the garden and driveway alone.
If a repair does need digging, your written quote sets out what we will put back, so the scope is clear before we start.
Why do roots keep coming back?
Roots enter through cracks in the pipe. Cutting them out clears the drain, but the crack is still there, so they grow back in.
Many older beach homes still have terracotta sewer pipes that roots can crack into.
Gums and figs around Frenchs Forest, Belrose, Avalon and Newport send roots looking for water.
Sealing the pipe closes the way in. When planting, avoid trees within 6 metres of wastewater pipes.
How much does it cost?
Pipe relining is from around $3,000 inc GST. Blocked drains and our other services are quoted after a look.
Guide only. Your fixed written price comes before any repair starts.
What does a camera check show?
A camera inspection can help locate roots, cracks, built-up fat or something stuck inside a pipe.
For an older home in Newport with a clay sewer pipe, it may help assess possible cracks or roots.
It is a separate service to discuss when needed, not a free check included with every job.
Get a fast quote
A few details is all we need. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes.