Chivers Plumbing are specialists in trenchless, no-dig drain repairs throughout Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs.
Drain relining is a process by which blocked and damaged drainage pipes are repaired permanently and cost effectively utilising Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) polyester resin technology. There is no need to dig up your pipes with invasive excavation work when you can reline instead.
Drainage pipe relining is a mature technology that has been in use for over 25 years. The Chivers Plumbing specialist drainage team are highly trained and experienced in the process of relining damaged and blocked pipes.
Drain Camera Inspection
A specialised CCTV camera is inserted into the drain to locate and identify the cause of the blockage and damage to the pipe.
Unblocking the Drain
Depending on the nature of the blockage our team will use high-pressure water jetting, mechanical cutting tools, or a combination of both to clear the drain pipe.
Liner Preparation
A flexible, resin coated liner is measured and cut to fit the length of the damaged section of pipe. Repairs may be performed on sections of pipe shorter than one metre, up to virtually any length and through multiple bends.
Liner Insertion
The resin liner is inserted into the damaged pipe and inflated, causing it to mould itself tightly to the pipe's interior.
Curing the Resin Liner
Heat is used to cure and harden the resin creating a permanent repair to the damaged pipe which, in most cases, will out perform and outlast the original drain.
Final Drain Inspection
The drain camera is reinserted into the pipe to inspect and ensure the integrity of the completed repair. Of course, all work carried out by Chivers Plumbing's specialist drainage repair team is fully insured and guaranteed.
Inside our fully equipped, specialist relining van
Formally, repairing a damaged drain pipe often required the pipe to be removed and replaced. This usually involved an excavator to expose the pipe, sometimes finding it necessary to dig through paving, paths, driveways, garden beds, etc.
The more modern technique of trenchless pipe repair has a number of significant benefits to home owners:
Cost Savings
Relining a drain is generally far more cost effective than excavating and replacing a pipe. It is quicker, requires less labour hours, fewer materials and usually does not need heavy machinery, such as an excavator, to be brought onsite.
Less Invasive
We can complete most repairs without the need to disturb your garden beds or to damage your paving, paths, driveway, or buildings. In some cases it can even save tree removals.
Long-Term Solutions
A well performed repair, carried out by highly trained and experienced plumbers, will mean that the repaired pipe will be more durable and will often out-perform the original drainage work. No-dig pipe relining can resolve long term problems with minimal disruption.
Specialist drain repair plumbers at work
There is far more to the process of pipe relining than simply inserting a new liner into an old pipe. It is just not that simple. In order for the project to be completed successfully the preparation and groundwork must be first class. This means correctly diagnosing the underlying issues, thoroughly clearing and removing all roots and other debris, reinstating pipe junctions, and of course, absolute quality control through the process of inserting, fitting, and curing the resin liner.
A bad relining job can fail just as any bad plumbing can fail.
That’s why at Chivers Plumbing we continue to invest heavily into better equipment and training for our staff and why we never cut corners.
Chivers Plumbing are the pipe relining specialist plumbers in Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs. Contact us today to discuss an inspection of your drains, we will happily provide you a fixed price quotation on any potential trenchless drain repair.
A cost effective, long term solution to many drainage problems.
There are several possible causes for clogged drains, both storm water and sewerage systems. The most common are:
Some of the common signs that you may have a blocked storm water or sewerage drain:
The cost to unblock a drain can vary enormously, depending on the nature and location of the blockage, the general condition of the pipes, and if there is other damage to repair.
A small blockage can often be fixed by simply flushing the pipe with a high pressure water blast. In many cases the pipe may be re-lined without the need to dig. A worst-case scenario may mean large excavation work and pipe replacement.
Whatever the problem, Chivers Plumbing have the experience and equipment to correctly diagnose and rectify any drainage issue. We will locate and identify the cause of the drain blockage, advise you on the best course of action and provide you with a comprehensive quote.
In some circumstances you may be able to unclog your drain. Drain blockages usually build up over extended periods of time. The longer it takes material such as hair, grease and other waste to build up the more difficult it will be to dislodge the blockage.
If the following method doesn't work for you, the next step is to call WL Chivers Plumbing. We will unclog the drain and provide you a permanent solution.
Whenever appropriate, CIPP relining has many benefits over excavating and replacing damaged pipes:
No-dig drain relining can be used in most but not all cases in which a blocked drain has become damaged. In some situations, the only option to repair a pipe is to excavate and replace the damaged sections.
Our expert specialist drainage plumbers will be able to advise you as to the best solution for your specific needs.
Definitely! We have a rapid response plumbing team ready to respond to any plumbing emergency, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
We can arrange any plumbing service at a time that best suits you.
Absolutely.
WL Chivers Plumbing are members of Master Plumbers Victoria. We are bound by a code of ethics, all of our plumbers are fully licensed and registered and our work is guaranteed. We ensure that our entire team receives the best, most up to date training available in order to provide world's best practice plumbing services.
For standard, non urgent work you may call us on 0417 49 59 69 or click the "Make a Booking" button to book a job online.
For all emergency plumbing work, phone us on 0417 49 59 69 at any time.
Yes. Just tap on the "Make a Booking" button to arrange a plumbing inspection. Chivers Plumbing will inspect your drains, pipes and fixtures and advise you about any issues that may need attention.
