Reline or dig up?
Relining fixes the pipe from inside, with no trench. Digging replaces the broken section.
The condition and position of the pipe help determine which approach suits.
Side by side
| Relining | Digging up | |
|---|---|---|
| Trench | No | Yes |
| Garden and driveway | Usually left alone | Scope set in your quote |
| May suit | Cracks, roots, leaky joints | Pipe a liner cannot pass through |
When digging is the answer
If a pipe has collapsed, a liner may not get through. We explain the options and proposed work before you decide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get a fast quote
A few details is all we need. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes.