A faster, more affordable solution for damaged sewer pipes
Eaglemont is a prestigious inner-northern suburb located approximately 10 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, known for its Arts and Crafts architecture, elevated terrain, and heavily tree-lined streets. The majority of its homes were built in the early to mid 20th century, with many properties still relying on original clay sewer pipes that are now well over 70 years old and increasingly susceptible to cracking, joint failure, and root intrusion. The suburb’s hilly topography also places significant stress on older pipe joints over time.
Eaglemont falls under Banyule City Council and is serviced by Yarra Valley Water. The combination of ageing clay infrastructure and the extensive root systems of the suburb’s mature elms, oaks, and native trees makes root intrusion a particularly prevalent issue for local homeowners. Pipe relining is an especially practical solution in Eaglemont, allowing permanent sewer and drain repairs to be completed without disturbing heritage gardens, original period landscaping, or the character of the streetscape.
What sewer pipe relining involves?
Relining sewer pipes, rather than digging and replacing them, offers a more cost-effective and fast method of pipe repair. Instead of disrupting everybody’s life and excavating ground, our expert team can simply feed a camera through your pipes, locate the site of damage, and internally reline that pipe so that it is permanently fixed.
There’s no mess, and takes little time to complete. Residents and workers at the location experience less disruption and downtime, so it’s a win-win for everyone.
What’s involved in relining sewer pipes?
Pipe relining solutions offer a revolutionary, ‘no dig’ method of sewer pipe repair to property owners and managers in Eaglemont and surrounding areas. The process involves filling the damaged section of sewer pipe with a special resin, which after a short amount of time, sets into the exact size and shape of the existing pipe. The result? A new section of pipe that’s long-lasting. Here’s some more detail on the process:
- We feed a CCTV camera into your drain to get an accurate picture of where the pipe is damaged, how far the damage has progressed, and what the cause is. This HD camera also shows us any issues within the sewer pipe we may not have been aware of, so those can also be addressed. For example, if there’s damage caused by an obstacle in the pipe, such as a tree root or foreign object, we may need to use diamond-head robotic cutters to clear the pipe before we can reline it.
- We then use high-pressure water jets to clean the pipe so it’s clear for drain relining.
- We prepare a new pipe liner by filling it with resin, inserting a deflated bladder into the liner, and then inserting the liner into the damaged pipe.
- When we’ve positioned the liner into the correct position, the bladder expands the liner to form the shape of the new pipe (a new pipe within the damaged pipe).
- The resin cures to form a permanent replacement pipe. After that, we remove the bladder so that the pipe can be immediately used. The drain repair is complete.
The whole drain relining process is completed quickly, and can be done in multiple locations within the drain if more than one pipe repair is needed.
Drain Fixers Eaglemont - Specialists in Drain Relining
When your regular plumber can’t sort the issue out, they usually turn to Drain Fixers for drain repair work. Our state-of-the-art equipment and innovative pipe relining solutions put us a step ahead of most plumbers.
With our pipe relining solutions, we won’t dig up your property to fix your problem unless we absolutely have to. Plus, with Drain Fixers pipe relining solutions, you know you’re receiving a permanent fix to a complicated problem. It’s also much more affordable than traditional drain repair methods that use ground excavation. So ditch the dig, and call Drain Fixers in Eaglemont for effective drain relining solutions.
Blocked Drains Eaglemont
High-Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) is a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution for clearing blocked drains and sewers. This cost-effective method can effectively dislodge and remove various obstructions that lead to damage, sewer spills, and blockages, including:
- Tree roots
- Toilet paper
- Fats
- Sludge
- Oils
- Dirt
- Grease
- Other foreign objects
Although there are alternative, more traditional methods for clearing blockages, sewer jetting is often preferred. It not only removes obstructions but also cleans the pipe without damaging its internal surface. This thorough cleaning helps reduce the likelihood of future drain blockages.
Our services
Drain Fixers specialise in:
- Drain Unblocking + Relining Solutions
- Drain Replacement
- Drain CCTV Inspections And Reporting
- Pre-purchase Drain Inspections
- Scheduled Drain Maintenance
- Find And Expose Lost Sewer Pipes