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Drain Relining Melbourne:
Cracked or Root-Damaged Pipe?

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Water backing up, the same blockage coming back, or told the whole pipe has to go?

Yes, a damaged drain in Melbourne can often be relined from the inside, without digging up your yard or floor. A camera first shows whether yours can be.

Call 0413 522 220 and talk it through. You get the options and an honest opinion.

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What is drain relining?

Drain relining is a no-dig way of permanently repairing damaged sewer and stormwater pipes by curing a flexible structural liner inside the old pipe, creating a smooth, seamless pipe within a pipe.

A resin-soaked liner goes into the damaged pipe through an existing access point, such as an inspection opening or gully trap, and is pressed against the pipe wall and cured in place using heat or UV light until it hardens. The new pipe has no joints for tree roots to get through and is stronger than the original. In most cases there is no excavation, no mess and minimal disruption.

Drain Solutions has repaired drains across Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs for over 40 years, from clearing blocked drains to full relines, and brings a CCTV camera, high pressure jetter and relining equipment to every job. BPC licensed plumbers, Licence No. 21741. Call 0413 522 220.

Relining equipment and liner hose laid out on a tiled path ready for a no-dig drain relining job in Melbourne

Illustration of a root-damaged drain pipe before relining and a smooth lined pipe after relining

What problems can drain relining fix?

Drain relining permanently fixes tree root intrusion, cracked and broken pipes, leaking joints and damaged junctions in clay, concrete, cast iron and PVC pipes.

Tree roots growing into sewer and stormwater pipes
Cracked or fractured clay, concrete and cast iron pipes
Broken or partly collapsed pipe sections
Roots coming in through pipe junctions and branch connections
Misaligned joints letting in soil and water
Short damaged sections in otherwise sound pipe (patch relining)
Continuous lengths of pipe, including bends (full relining)
Boundary trap and gully trap repairs

How does Drain Solutions reline a drain?

Drain Solutions inspects the pipe with a CCTV camera, cleans it with high pressure jetting, installs and cures a resin liner, reopens any junctions, then checks the finished pipe on camera.

Step 1: CCTV camera inspection

The camera shows the type and location of the damage, the pipe diameter and the length to be lined. We do not guess. Footage is supplied if you want it.

Step 2: High pressure jetting

The pipe is cleaned to remove roots, debris, grease and scale. The camera then goes back in to confirm the surface is completely clean, because a liner will not bond properly in a pipe that has not been fully cleared. We never skip this step. We do not cut corners on preparation, because the quality of a reline depends on what happens before the liner goes in.

Step 3: Liner preparation

A felt liner is made to suit the pipe diameter and the specific job, cut to length and soaked in two-part epoxy resin.

Step 4: Liner insertion

The liner goes into the pipe by air inversion or is pulled into position, depending on access and the pipe layout.

Step 5: Curing

The liner is inflated against the pipe wall and held there while the resin cures with heat or UV light, forming a hard, smooth new pipe inside the old one.

Step 6: Junction reinstatement

Where branch pipes join the main line, a robotic cutter reopens each junction from the inside. No digging.

Step 7: Final camera inspection

The camera checks the finished reline before we leave, so you see exactly what has been done.

Do you get a compliance certificate and warranty for drain relining?

Yes. Drain Solutions issues a BPC plumbing compliance certificate for every reline, which confirms the work meets Victorian plumbing regulations and is backed by six-year statutory warranty insurance.

The certificate is issued by Drain Solutions as the licensed plumber, under the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) scheme. The statutory warranty is not a product warranty on a lining material. It is insurance against defects in licensed plumbing work, required under Victorian law. Drain Solutions BPC Licence No. 21741.

What about 25-year or 50-year relining warranties?

Some drain relining providers advertise 25-year or 50-year warranties. These are usually manufacturer product warranties on the lining material itself, not on the workmanship, the preparation, the installation or compliance with regulations. A material warranty may not cover whether the pipe was properly cleaned, correctly measured or installed by a licensed plumber. Before you commit to any relining company, ask: will I receive a BPC compliance certificate on completion?

How do you look after a relined pipe?

If a relined drain ever blocks in the future, high pressure water jetting is the only approved way to clear it. An electric drain machine with cutters must never be used, because it can cause irreparable damage to the liner and void the warranty cover. Always tell any plumber that the pipe has been relined.

How much does drain relining cost in Melbourne?

Drain relining cost in Melbourne depends on the pipe diameter, the length to be relined, the number of junctions and access. Drain Solutions gives you a written quote after a CCTV inspection.

A patch reline of a short damaged section typically starts from $2,800, and a full reline of a household sewer typically costs $4,400 to $15,000 or more.

Things that affect the price:

Patch reline of one section, or a full reline of the whole drain.
Pipe diameter and total length.
Number of junctions that need reopening.
Access points and how far the pipe runs under slabs or driveways.
How much cleaning is needed first (heavy root masses take longer, and extra root cutting is charged separately).
Any extra work the job needs: excavation and reinstatement where access is not possible, or removing and refitting a toilet pan.
The BPC compliance certificate.

We do not quote over the phone without seeing inside the pipe. Relining can cost less than conventional drain replacement. Digging up and replacing the pipe adds the associated costs of restoring driveways, gardens and paving. Excavating also makes more mess than relining.

Is drain relining better than replacing the pipe?

In most cases relining is cleaner and less disruptive than replacement, because the pipe is repaired from the inside without digging up gardens, driveways or floors.

Clearing roots only removes what is inside the pipe. The roots in the joints and the ground around it stay, so blockages come back over time. Relining seals the cracks and joints the roots got in through, which is why it is the permanent fix. Replacement is still the right answer when a pipe has fully collapsed, has lost its shape, or cannot be reached for relining. The CCTV inspection shows which option suits your pipe, and we give you an honest recommendation. Drain Solutions does both, so the advice is not biased toward one method.

Cut end of a relined drain pipe showing the smooth new liner inside the old pipe, drain relining in Melbourne

Liner tube and equipment laid out on a black sheet on site, preparing for drain relining in Melbourne

Drain Solutions plumber in hi-vis preparing blue liner tubes on site for no-dig drain relining in Melbourne

CCTV camera view inside a freshly relined sewer pipe showing the smooth new liner, Melbourne

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Recent drain relining jobs in Melbourne

1. Drain relining in Carlton: before and after CCTV

The job: A drain relining job completed in Carlton, filmed with a CCTV camera before and after.
What we found: A section of PVC pipe was missing from the drain.
What we did: We inspected the drain with a CCTV camera, then prepared it using high pressure water jetting. We then installed the liner across the missing section, creating a new pipe between the two PVC pipes.

2. Drain relining in Kew: before and after CCTV

The job: A drain relining job completed in Kew, filmed with a CCTV camera before and after.
What we did: We inspected the drain with a CCTV camera, then prepared it using high pressure water jetting before the liner was installed and cured.
Why drains need it: Typical causes in older sewer drains include root intrusion, cracked sections and joint defects.

3. Drain relining in Camberwell: before and after CCTV

The job: A pipe relining job in Camberwell, with CCTV footage before and after the repair.
What we did: A CCTV inspection confirmed the issue. We cleaned and prepared the drain with high pressure water jetting, then relined it and rechecked it on camera.
Result: The video shows the benefits of a no-dig repair in suitable pipe conditions.

4. Drain relining in Balwyn: before and after CCTV

The job: A drain relining job completed in Balwyn, filmed with a CCTV camera before and after.
What we did: We inspected the drain with a CCTV camera, then prepared it using high pressure water jetting before the liner was installed and cured.
Why drains need it: Typical causes in older sewer drains include root intrusion, cracked sections and joint defects.

Which Melbourne suburbs does Drain Solutions cover for drain relining?

Drain Solutions relines drains across Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs, including Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Balwyn, Toorak, South Yarra, Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, East Melbourne, Glen Iris, St Kilda and Brighton.

Many homes in these suburbs still have their original clay sewers under mature trees, which is why root intrusion and cracked pipes are so common here. We are based in Kew East. Call 0413 522 220 to confirm we cover your area.

Why choose Drain Solutions for drain relining in Melbourne?

Drain Solutions is a drainage specialist with 40+ years experience that inspects every pipe on camera before and after relining and issues a BPC compliance certificate for every reline.

40+ years of specialist drainage experience. Our founder has been clearing and relining drains across Melbourne since the early 1980s.
Drainage is all we do: blocked drains, pipe relining, CCTV, utility locating and backflow work. Every job is done by people who know drainage specifically.
The problems in Melbourne's older suburbs, such as clay pipe failure, root intrusion from established trees and collapsed junctions, are problems we have been solving for decades.
We never reline without a camera inspection first. It is the only way to know the pipe diameter, the damage location and whether relining is the right solution.
BPC compliance certificate on every reline.
Six-year statutory warranty insurance under Victorian law.
CCTV inspection before and after every reline. Footage is supplied if you want it.
Written quote before any work starts. No surprises.
Relining equipment on every job, so most jobs need only one visit.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit, and Cash on completion.
Watch before and after CCTV footage of our relining jobs in Camberwell, Richmond, South Yarra, Balwyn, Carlton, St Kilda, Kew, Toorak and Fitzroy on our YouTube channel.
BPC Licence No. 21741. Call 0413 522 220.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit, and Cash on completion.

FAQs

Drain Relining Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

What is drain relining and how does it work?

Drain relining repairs a damaged sewer or stormwater pipe from the inside. A resin-soaked liner goes in through an existing access point, is pressed against the pipe wall and cures into a new, seamless pipe inside the old one. In most cases no excavation is needed.

How long does drain relining last?

A correctly installed reline lasts for decades. All Drain Solutions relining is covered by a BPC plumbing compliance certificate, backed by six-year statutory warranty insurance under Victorian law, separate from any product warranty on the liner. Clearing it only with high pressure jetting, never an electric drain machine, protects the liner.

Does drain relining need any digging?

In most cases, no. The liner goes in through an existing inspection opening, gully trap or manhole, so gardens, driveways, tiles and floors stay intact. Very deep pipes, blocked access or some junction layouts may need a small excavation, and we tell you at the quote stage.

How much does drain relining cost in Melbourne?

It depends on the pipe diameter, the length to be relined, the number of junctions and access. Drain Solutions gives you a written quote after a CCTV camera inspection. We do not quote over the phone without seeing the pipe. Check out our Drain Relining Pricing page to see what affects the cost of drain relining.

What is the difference between drain relining and pipe replacement?

Pipe replacement means digging up the damaged pipe and laying a new one, which is disruptive, expensive and time-consuming. Relining repairs the pipe from the inside without digging. Relining is suitable for most pipe materials, including clay, concrete, cast iron and PVC. Replacement is still needed if a pipe has completely collapsed or cannot be reached. We will give you an honest assessment of which option is right for your pipe.

Can drain relining stop tree roots?

Yes. Tree root intrusion is one of the most common reasons for drain relining in Melbourne's older suburbs. Roots are cleared with high pressure jetting, the pipe is checked on camera, and the liner is installed. Once cured it has no joints for roots to get through. Where roots came in at a junction, the junction is reopened and sealed from the inside.

What pipes can be relined?

Clay, concrete, cast iron and PVC pipes can all be relined. Drain Solutions relines pipes from 75mm to 300mm in diameter, covering household pipes through to larger commercial and industrial drainage.

Do you issue a compliance certificate for drain relining?

Yes. Drain Solutions issues a BPC plumbing compliance certificate for every reline, confirming it meets Victorian plumbing regulations and is backed by six-year statutory warranty insurance. Not every relining provider issues one, so always ask.

Can you reline a pipe under a driveway or concrete slab?

Yes, in most cases. The liner goes in from an existing access point, so the driveway or slab is not broken up. This is one of the main advantages of relining over replacement in Melbourne's older homes.

How long does a drain relining job take?

How long a job takes depends on the pipe and what is found, so we explain before we start. Call 0413 522 220.

Will I see what has been done?

Yes. Drain Solutions inspects the pipe on camera before and after relining, and footage of the finished pipe is supplied if you want it. A recording can be provided on USB, which is also useful for insurance claims.

Can a relined pipe block again?

A relined pipe has no joints for roots to get through, so root blockages in the relined section stop. Other things, such as wipes or grease, can still block any drain. If it does block, high pressure water jetting is the only approved way to clear it. An electric drain machine with cutters can damage the liner and void the warranty cover.

What Melbourne suburbs do you carry out drain relining in?

Kew, Kew East, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Balwyn, Toorak, South Yarra, Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, East Melbourne, Glen Iris, St Kilda, Brighton and surrounding suburbs. Call 0413 522 220 to confirm coverage.

Need drain relining in Melbourne? Call 0413 522 220

Find out on camera whether your pipe can be relined, and get a written quote before any work starts. BPC licensed, compliance certificate issued, based in Kew East.

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