Expert Pipe Repair Services in Dubbo

For any residential or commercial property, pipes are used to bring in water for drinking, cooking, washing and cleaning, then to take waste water away into the sewage system. Pipes are therefore constantly in use and are subject to wear and corrosion over time. They can also be damaged by outside influences such as building work or ground movement, which can cause them to break or become blocked.

The supply of water is vital, as is its safe disposal after use. So, any failures need pipe repairs to be carried out quickly and efficiently, and there are different ways to do this.

Identifying Issues with Pipes

You can often detect pipe problems through a number of signs:

• A foul smell coming from the drains, which suggests waste water is not getting away.
• Poor water pressure that can indicate a leak somewhere.
• Discoloured water than can be caused by corroded pipes.
• Surface water outside that can result from a collapsed or blocked drain.
• Damp patches within the building that may be due to leaks.
• Pipes can be damaged in a number of ways that require different types of broken pipe repair. These include:
• Corrosion and rust that are most often found in older pipes; these will cause discoloured water and, eventually, leaks, low water pressure and possible threats to health.
• Clogged drains and pipes, possibly caused by grease or other debris, that can cause unhygienic conditions.
• Broken or cracked pipes that can be caused by excavation, ground movement or freezing temperatures and will result in leaks.

Many supply pipes and drains are below ground and traditionally have required excavation to identify the location and type of problem and then carry out a repair. This can be very disruptive because it can mean a lot of digging to find the problem before it can be repaired.

A more modern and convenient method of identifying problems with pipes is to conduct a CCTV inspection, which involves moving a remote controlled camera inside the pipe until any damage or blockage is found. It may then be possible to use pipe relining services rather than replacement of the pipe so that no excavation is necessary.

How We Repair Pipes and Drains

Whenever possible, we will employ no dig or trenchless techniques since these are quicker, less disruptive and often cheaper than excavating and replacing pipes. Depending on the problem found by a CCTV inspection, we will use pipe relining to make the repair.

This process is undertaken from within the pipe and may first require the removal of obstructions such as tree roots and other debris to prepare the area. The repair process is carried out by introducing into the damaged area fibreglass matting that is impregnated with a silicate resin solution. For small areas of damage, a patch can be applied, otherwise a sleeve is introduced and is inflated to cover all surfaces of the pipe. This is left to cure and produces a hard surface that is as good as a new pipe. For a full reline, it is effectively a 'pipe within a pipe' and the process avoids the need to replace existing pipework.

Residential and commercial pipe relining Dubbo is suitable for pipes of between 10 centimetres and 60 centimetres in diameter, and which are not too badly damaged. Other sizes and pipes with extensive damage, such as collapsed drains or a major break, will require a more traditional approach of digging out and replacing the pipes.

The Benefits of Trenchless Repair and Sewer Relining Dubbo

Compared to the traditional method of excavating and replacing pipes, trenchless or no dig methods have a number of advantages:

• Since no excavation is needed, which can be extensive to find the problem, there is much less mess and disruption.
• The process is much quicker and so water damage is minimised and, for a commercial operation, these is less interruption to normal business that can result in a loss of custom and reduced profitability.
• The fibreglass matting that we insert is flexible until it sets hard and so can be used on various lengths of pipe that may bend at various points and can run in any direction.
• The process is suitable for pipes made from different materials that include clay, polycarbonate, concrete or cast iron.
• Repairs to pipes that run beneath a building are simplified since there is no need to dig up the floor.
• Costs are kept to a minimum, partly due to less work being needed but also because prompt action eliminates expensive repairs.
• Swifter action that is equally effective reduces contamination from sewage leaks and helps to protect the health of you and your family.
• There is less damage to the environment due to existing pipes being retained and there being no excavation.