Pipe Relining in Kensington

Yes, and it's one of the most common relining jobs we do in Kensington. Shared sewer lines in 1960s unit blocks are typically clay or cast iron, now 60-plus years old, with roots from council street trees entering at joints. Excavation would mean digging up the common driveway or garden, coordinating with all lot owners, and paying for reinstatement. Relining is done from small access pits, the driveway stays in service, and the seamless new liner stops roots from re-entering permanently. We provide a strata-format quote for committee approval.

Relining fixes the pipe condition, but it doesn't fix an illegal stormwater-to-sewer connection. That requires separating the two systems so stormwater goes to the stormwater drain and sewer waste goes to the sewer, as they should. Many pre-1970 Kensington homes were plumbed with the stormwater connected to the sewer, which was common practice at the time but is now illegal and can result in sewer surcharging during heavy rain. We can assess your property, identify the connection points, and quote on separating the systems. If the sewer pipe itself also needs relining, we can do both.

Pipe relining creates a new pipe inside your existing pipe - without digging. We insert a resin-coated liner, inflate it against the pipe walls, and cure it in place. The result is essentially a brand new pipe with a 50-year warranty, and your garden stays intact.

Usually by a wide margin. A traditional excavation and replacement means ripping up driveways, gardens, tiled floors, or retaining walls - plus the cost of putting it all back. Relining skips most of that, so the total bill for you is almost always significantly lower. We'll quote both options after the CCTV inspection so you can compare for your specific job.

Most residential relining jobs are completed in a single day. The liner cures in 2-4 hours, and your drains are back in service the same day. No weeks of open trenches in your yard.

Better in some ways. The relined pipe is seamless (no joints for roots to infiltrate), corrosion-resistant, and smoother than the original - so it actually flows better. Plus a 50-year manufacturer warranty.

Most can. We need the pipe to hold its basic shape - completely collapsed pipes can't be relined and need excavation. That's why we always start with a CCTV inspection to assess whether relining is suitable.

Pipe relining cost depends on pipe diameter, access, the length of damaged pipe, and what the CCTV inspection reveals. Every job is quoted after inspection — we'll show you the camera footage and explain exactly what's needed before you commit. Relining is almost always cheaper than excavation when you factor in the cost of digging up driveways, gardens, or flooring.