Pipe Relining Adelaide

Pipe Relining Adelaide – No-Dig Repairs

Cracked, blocked or root-damaged sewer and stormwater pipes repaired from the inside – no digging up your Adelaide driveway, garden or floors. We use BRAWOLINER-certified epoxy relining technology to install a new pipe within your existing one, tested and warranted for 25 years.

  • 25-Year Liner Warranty
  • Adelaide Clay Pipe Specialists
  • CCTV Assessment Included
  • Written 2026 Quotes
Pipe Relining Adelaide

Pipe Relining Adelaide – No-Dig Repairs

Cracked, blocked or root-damaged sewer and stormwater pipes repaired from the inside – no digging up your Adelaide driveway, garden or floors. We use BRAWOLINER-certified epoxy relining technology to install a new pipe within your existing one, tested and warranted for 25 years.

  • 25-Year Written Warranty

  • Adelaide Clay Pipe Specialists
Pipe Relining Services

Pipe Relining Services We Provide Across Adelaide

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Sewer Pipe Relining

The most common pipe relining job we handle across Adelaide. Tree roots, ground movement, and age cause sewer pipes to crack, collapse, or become completely blocked.

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Drain Pipe Relining

Slow or blocked kitchen, bathroom, and stormwater drains that keep recurring are often caused by pipe damage, not just blockages.

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Trenchless Pipe Relining

All our pipe relining work uses trenchless technology โ€“ meaning we repair pipes from access points at each end, with no need to dig trenches through landscaping, driveways, or concrete.

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Patch Relining for Localised Pipe Repairs

When damage is limited to one section of pipe, full relining isnโ€™t necessary. Our patch relining service targets and repairs that specific section only, making it a cost-effective solution for isolated cracks, joint failures, or root entry points.

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Residential & Commercial Pipe Relining

We replace pipes for Adelaide homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial premises. Our vans are fully equipped for both residential drain relining and larger-diameter commercial sewer pipe relining across the Adelaide metro area.

Pipe Relining

What Is Pipe Relining? A No-Dig Solution for Adelaide Homes

Pipe relining is a modern trenchless technology that repairs cracked, broken or root-damaged pipes from the inside, without excavation. Instead of digging up your driveway or garden to replace the damaged section, we insert a flexible epoxy-resin liner into your existing pipe and cure it in place. Within hours, you have a brand new seamless pipe formed inside the old one – structurally stronger than the original, resistant to root intrusion, and warranted for 50 years.

Adelaide has some of Australia’s oldest suburban sewer infrastructure. Homes built in Norwood, Unley, Prospect, Glenelg, Kensington, and other inner suburbs before 1960 typically have earthenware clay pipes that crack under root pressure and ground movement. Rather than tearing up 60 years of landscaping and paving, pipe relining rehabilitates these lines from within – often in a single day.

Repair or Replace Decision Table

Pipe Relining vs Traditional Excavation – What’s the Difference?

For decades, the only way to fix a broken sewer pipe was to dig it up and replace the section. Excavation still has its place – but for most Adelaide homes today, relining is faster, less destructive and significantly cheaper once you factor in landscape and paving restoration. 

Factor Pipe Relining Traditional Excavation
Excavation required Minimal – one access point Full trench, 1-2 metres deep
Time to complete 4-8 hours typically 2-5 days average
Property damage None – pipe cured inside existing Driveway, garden, paving destroyed
Landscape restoration cost $0 – nothing removed $3,000-$15,000 extra
Repair pipe lifespan 50 years warranted 40-60 years depending on material
Root intrusion resistance High – seamless epoxy liner Same risk if joints exist
Typical Adelaide cost $2,800 to $15,000 $5,000 to $30,000+
Home usable during work Yes Often no – yard/driveway blocked
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Repair or Replace Decision Table

Pipe Relining Cost Adelaide 2026 – What You Can Expect to Pay

Pipe relining costs in Adelaide depend on pipe diameter, length of the repair, access difficulty, and whether it is a full inversion reline or targeted patch repair. Below is our current 2026 pricing guide – exact quote provided free after on-site CCTV inspection.

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Service Length Typical Range Time on Site
CCTV inspection & written report $285 to $385 1 hour
Patch reline targeted repair Up to 1 metre $2,800 to $3,800 3-4 hours
Full inversion reline 2-5 metres $3,800 to $6,500 4-6 hours
Full inversion reline 5-10 metres $5,500 to $9,500 5-8 hours
Full inversion reline 10-20 metres $8,000 to $15,000 1-2 days
Junction lining Y or T section $3,200 to $4,800 Half day
Root cutting before reline $450 to $850 1-2 hours

 

Pricing Disclaimer – The figures above are indicative only and reflect common jobs under typical conditions. Your actual price may differ based on things like how long and wide the pipe run is, how deep or hard to reach it is, how bad the damage or blockage is, and how many joints or bends are involved. We won’t know the exact scope until we’ve run a camera through the line – so nothing here is a locked-in price. A confirmed quote follows the CCTV inspection.

Emergency Drain Help

Overflowing or Backing Up? Do Not Wait.

An overflowing toilet or a sewer smell gets worse, not better. Tell us what is happening, and we will get to your property as quickly as possible to get it fixed today – same-day emergency response across all Adelaide metro suburbs.

$0 Call-Out Fee*

You pay for the fix, not the visit

Price Before We Start

Quoted upfront, agreed before work begins

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How It Works

How We Reline Your Adelaide Pipes – Step by Step

CCTV Inspection & Damage Assessment

We insert a HD CCTV camera into your pipe and record the entire length. You see exactly where the cracks, roots or collapses are. We identify the pipe material, diameter, and any junctions, then determine whether a patch or full inversion is right.

Written Quote With Both Options

You get a written quote showing relining cost against what excavation would cost including landscape restoration. Where relining is not suitable, we tell you honestly and recommend the alternative. No pressure, no hidden charges.

Pipe Cleaning & Root Removal

Before relining, the pipe must be spotlessly clean. We use high-pressure hydro-jetting to clear debris, sediment, grease and root intrusion. A second CCTV pass confirms the pipe is ready for lining.

BRAWOLINER Liner Preparation

We measure the exact length required and cut a BRAWOLINER-certified felt liner to size. The liner is impregnated with epoxy resin using a calibrated mixing process, then loaded into our inversion drum ready for installation.

Liner Installation & Curing

The resin-impregnated liner is inverted into your pipe under air pressure, expanding to press against the existing pipe wall. The epoxy cures in 2-4 hours (or faster with heat-cure or UV-cure methods for larger jobs), forming a new pipe within the old.

Final CCTV Verification & Warranty

After curing, we run the CCTV camera through the new pipe and record the finished result. You see the completed job on screen. You receive the CCTV footage, a Certificate of Completion, and your 50-year written warranty.

What We Cover

Two Pipe Relining Methods We Use in Adelaide

The right relining method depends on the location and extent of pipe damage. After CCTV assessment, we recommend either full-length inversion relining for long damaged sections, or targeted patch relining for isolated cracks. Both use BRAWOLINER-certified epoxy resin liners and both carry the same 50-year warranty.

Full Inversion Pipe Relining

For pipes with multiple cracks along a longer section, or where damage runs along a significant length (typical of clay sewer lines with age-related failure). We insert a single seamless epoxy-resin liner using inversion pressure that unfolds the liner inside the existing pipe, coating the entire wall from access point to end. Once cured, it forms one continuous new pipe.

Best for: Whole-line sewer relining, stormwater mains, main house-to-street connections, aged clay pipes throughout.

Patch (Sectional) Pipe Relining

For pipes with isolated cracks, single joint failures, or damage confined to a small section. We install a targeted epoxy patch that bonds to the pipe wall and seals only the damaged area. More cost-effective when the rest of the pipe is in good condition, and faster to complete (usually half a day).

Best for: Single cracks, root intrusion at one joint, junction repairs, targeted repairs where CCTV shows the rest of the line is sound.

Signs You May Need Pipe Relining

Signs Your Adelaide Homeโ€™s Pipes Need Relining โ€“ Not Just Clearing

Damaged underground pipes rarely fail overnight. There are almost always warning signs that a pipe is cracking or being invaded by roots. Catching them early means pipe relining is an option – ignoring them often means full excavation and replacement.

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  • REPEAT BLOCKAGES โ€“ Same drain blocking every few months? Almost always root intrusion through a cracked joint.
  • SEWAGE SMELL AROUND YARD โ€“ Cracked sewer lines leak into surrounding soil, causing unpleasant odours and localised soft ground.
  • SINKHOLES OR SOFT GROUND SPOTS โ€“ Water leaking from a cracked pipe erodes the surrounding soil, creating depressions in lawns.
  • PIPE COLLAPSE ON CCTV โ€“ If a CCTV inspection shows cracks, breaks, or root intrusion, pipe relining stops the damage without excavation.
  • TREE ROOTS IN DRAINS โ€“ Roots found during drain clearing? The crack that let them in is still there. Reline the pipe before they return.
  • SLOW-DRAINING SINKS AND SHOWERS โ€“ When multiple fixtures drain slowly, the problem is usually in the shared main sewer line.
  • BACKED-UP OR OVERFLOWING TOILETS โ€“ Sewer line blockages caused by root damage lead to recurring toilet backups, especially after heavy rain.

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Peter Aquilina
2 weeks ago
Will came to my house to look at the roof stormwater drainage to the street. I only recently moved into this second-hand home and they had all sorts of DIY-looking downpipes, some of which went nowhere. He thoroughly investigated the issue, reassured me and came up with a good plan to fix it in a cost effective manner. On top of being professional he was also very personable and I had full confidence in his advice.
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kaye gray
3 weeks ago
Fantastic experience. William was prompt friendly and polite. He got down to business straight away and didnโ€™t waste time. He laid it all out and provided his honest opinion. He has the experience we needed to do the job and also showed us the inside of our pipes with the camera.
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Jason Webster
3 weeks ago
Thank you for the service and excellent help. Came out for our emergency blockage and checked out the house. Diagnosed the fault and supported us with SA water to resolve the issue.

Amazing work will recommend and call again!!!
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Cheryl Webster
3 weeks ago
I contacted Will late on a Sunday afternoon with blocked drains and not only did he respond quickly, but he made time to come first thing Monday morning. Will was professional and lovely to deal with. He went above and beyond contacting SA Water on our behalf, and followed up with me throughout the day to see how the job was progressing. As it turned out, the issue was on SA Water's side, but without Will's expertise and help I would never have known and possibly spent a lot of money paying for work that I wasn't liable for. I would highly recommend Wills Plumbing Adelaide.
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sarah farrell
1 month ago
Canโ€™t recommend Wills Plumbing enough, we had a blocked drain not allowing our toilets to flush, and when we called Will he arrived and got our drains repaired on the same day. High recommended
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Lisa Rosevear
2 months ago
So happy with the services we receive from Will. He always does a great job. Always friendly, explains everything clearly, reliable and prompt. Highly recommend.
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Karen
2 months ago
Will attended to a blocked drain call out and he was amazing and he talked me through every step. He resolved the drain issues professionally. I felt at ease through out the process. Would highly recommend
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Justin Williams
2 months ago
Will is amazing came out late Friday afternoon to help us with a blocked kitchen drain. After only a matter of minutes he had it cleared and working. Honest up front about costs and scopes of work. Highly recommended and will definitely be using for future works.
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Anthea Pietsch
3 months ago
William was excellent in his communication before, during and after his visit. He was clear with his explanation of our water hammer and pressure issues and transparent with his recommendations for remedies and cost. He was also friendly and understanding as I managed small children and our dog while he worked. Our water hammer issue appears to be fixed - he has asked us to keep him posted if we experience any further issues. Ongoing care - tick! We really felt well looked after and couldnโ€™t recommend William highly enough. Thanks!
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4 months ago
We had Will come out to fix our leaky bathroom tap recently. Very pleased with the outcome. Good communicator, goes the extra mile to get the job done, honest and does not overcharge. Won't hesitate to call on Wills Plumbing again. Worth the wait.
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Mark Mazar
7 months ago
Will was a pleasure to work with. His communication was clear and responsive from start to finish. He went the extra mile by offering practical DIY ideas that could save us money, rather than immediately opting for a call out. Overall, Will's approachable attitude and willingness to help made a great impression. Weโ€™ll definitely reach out to him first for any future plumbing needs.
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PIPE RELINING ADELAIDE โ€“ FIX DAMAGED PIPES WITHOUT DIGGING

Cracked, broken or tree root-damaged pipes do not always need a full excavation. Our pipe relining service repairs the inside of the pipe with a strong new liner, helping restore flow and protect your drainage system without digging up your yard, driveway or garden.

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FAQs

Pipe Relining Questions Adelaide Homeowners Ask Us

For most Adelaide homes, pipe relining ranges from $2,800 for a targeted patch repair up to $15,000 for a full inversion reline on a 20-metre section. The exact cost depends on pipe length, diameter, access, material, and number of junctions involved. CCTV inspection with a written quote is $285-$385 and gives you the exact figure before you commit.

For most residential jobs in Adelaide, yes – especially once landscape restoration is included. Excavation itself may look cheaper on paper, but adding driveway repair, garden restoration, and paving replacement typically pushes traditional excavation to $5,000-$30,000 or more. Pipe relining avoids all restoration costs because there is no destruction to restore.

Our BRAWOLINER-certified reline is warranted for 50 years. Testing to international standards has confirmed 50-year service life under normal residential use. In practice, most correctly-installed relines outlast the original pipe.

50 years written warranty covering structural integrity, watertight performance, and root intrusion resistance. The warranty is transferablee to new owners if you sell the property. Warranty documentation is issued at job completion along with CCTV footage of the finished reline.

Sewer lines, stormwater drains, general drainage pipes, and junction (Y or T) connections. Pipe materials we can reline include earthenware clay, PVC, cast iron, concrete, and galvanised steel. Adelaide’s older clay sewer lines reline extremely well because the technique bonds to virtually any pipe material.

In most cases, no. Pipe relining uses your existing pipe access points (inspection chambers, boundary traps). If a new access point is needed, it is typically a single small hole, not a full trench. Compared to excavation, which typically requires a 1-2 metre deep trench along the entire pipe length, relining is minimally invasive.

Blockages from tree roots stop because the seamless epoxy liner prevents root intrusion through the relined section. Blockages from misuse (wipes, fats, foreign objects) can still happen – but the pipe itself will remain structurally sound and easy to clear.

Partially collapsed pipes can often still be relined if the remaining pipe wall provides enough support for the liner to bond and cure against. Completely collapsed sections cannot be relined – excavation and replacement are required. CCTV assessment reveals which category your pipe falls into.

The initial CCTV inspection with written quote is a separate item ($285-$385). If you proceed with the reline, the pre-relining CCTV inspection and post-relining verification CCTV are both included in the reline cost.

Yes. We reline pipes across all Adelaide metro suburbs – from the CBD to Elizabeth in the north, Aldinga in the south, and up into Adelaide Hills. Our specialist relining trucks work all metro areas. Same-day CCTV inspection often available.

We provide a 25-year warranty on both our pipe liners and our drain replacements. The liner itself is a jointless epoxy pipe with a design life of 50+ years – it can’t be invaded by roots at the joints the way old earthenware can, because there are no joints. The 25-year warranty is our commitment on top of that.

The warranty is transferable to a new owner if you sell the property. Call 0484 600 095, and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered.

During business hours, we waive the call-out fee when you go ahead with the quoted work – so if we do the job, you don’t pay a separate call-out fee. If you decide not to proceed, the call-out fee applies for our time and travel.

For after-hours, weekend and public holiday call-outs, the call-out fee applies and isn’t waived. Either way, we tell you the exact fee upfront when you call, before we dispatch anyone. Call 0484 600 095.

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