Tree roots that keep coming back
Roots find the hairline gap at a joint, then widen it every season. A liner seals every joint end to end, so there is nothing left to grow into.
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No-dig pipe relining · Melbourne
Fix the pipe.Keep the driveway.
We rebuild cracked and root-invaded sewer and stormwater pipes from the inside — no trench, no jackhammer, no re-laid concrete. Most homes are back to normal in a day or two, under a 50-year liner warranty.
Or speak to a relining specialist now — (03) 9059 2707Free CCTV inspection
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- 50yrLiner warranty
- 1,300+Five-star reviews
- 25+Years in Melbourne drains
- 130+Suburbs covered
VBA licensed #43464Master Plumbers #504231Fixed price before we startSame-day CCTV inspections
01 — Depth 0.4m
If the drain keeps blocking, the pipe is the problem
A plumber with an electric eel buys you three months. Relining ends it. Here is what usually brings us out.
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Terracotta that has had its day
Anything laid before about 1970 is clay, in short sections, with mortared joints. It cracks as the ground moves. We reline pipes 80 to 100 years old.
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A pipe under the driveway or slab
Digging means cutting concrete, then replacing it. Relining works through an existing access point, so the driveway, the paving and the garden stay put.
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Cracks and displaced joints on camera
If the footage shows fractures, offsets or bellies along a run, patching one spot just moves the failure a metre down the line.
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Stormwater going somewhere it should not
A leaking stormwater line washes the ground out from under slabs, paths and footings long before anything visible cracks.
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A sale, a settlement or a build
Vendors, buyers and builders all want a drain signed off. We inspect, reline and hand over the before-and-after footage.
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Four steps, usually two days
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We look before we quote
A high-resolution camera goes down the line so we can measure the damage, find the depth and confirm relining is actually the right call. Thirty to ninety minutes. You keep the footage whether you book the work or not.
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The pipe gets cleaned out
Roots, scale and debris are cut back with a high-pressure jetter until the inside wall is bare. A liner can only bond to a clean pipe, so this step is not optional and it is where cheap operators cut corners.
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A new pipe is formed inside the old one
A felt liner saturated in epoxy resin is pulled through, inflated hard against the wall and cured in place. Junctions are reinstated with a cutter. Nothing is excavated and nothing is cut.
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We camera it again and hand it over
A second inspection confirms a continuous, joint-free liner from end to end. You get the before and after footage, a written report and the 50-year liner warranty paperwork.
03 — Depth 1.5m
What we do
Five things, all of them underground, all of them without a trench.
CCTV Drain Inspection
See exactly what is wrong before anyone quotes a repair.
CCTV Drain Inspection in MelbourneNo-Dig Pipe Relining
Rebuild the pipe from the inside — no trench, no jackhammer.
No-Dig Pipe Relining in MelbourneSewer Pipe Repair
Cracked, offset and root-invaded sewer lines sealed end to end.
Sewer Pipe Repair in MelbourneStormwater Pipe Relining
Stop stormwater escaping under slabs, paths and footings.
Stormwater Pipe Relining in MelbourneTree Root Removal
Cut the roots out, then seal the joints they came through.
Tree Root Removal in Melbourne04 — Comparison
Relining against digging it up
| Criterion | Pipe relining | Dig and replace |
|---|---|---|
| Time on site | 1–2 days | 3–5 days, often longer |
| Your driveway | Untouched | Cut, removed, re-poured |
| Garden and paving | Untouched | Excavated and reinstated |
| Root re-entry | Sealed permanently | Returns at the new joints |
| Reinstatement cost | None | Concreting, paving, landscaping |
| Council permits | Rarely needed | Often needed for crossings |
| Warranty | 50 years on the liner | Workmanship only |
Honest caveat: if a pipe has fully collapsed there is nothing left to line against, and we will tell you to dig. The camera decides, not the quote.
The long version, with the numbers: pipe relining versus pipe replacement.
05 — Specification
What we can line
- Pipe materials
- Terracotta, earthenware, PVC, concrete, cast iron
- Diameters
- 50mm to 300mm
- Runs
- Sewer, stormwater, downpipes, boundary traps, junctions
- Access
- Through existing inspection points — no new pit in most cases
- Depth
- No practical limit on residential lines
- Properties
- Homes, units, body corporate, retail, schools, factories
06 — Proof
Melbourne has already checked our work 1,300 times
★★★★★
“Excellent job clearing and fixing the tree roots blocking our sewer pipe. Straight answers, no upsell, and the driveway never got touched.”
Rob C.
Camberwell · Sewer line, tree roots
★★★★★
“We had four plumbers come out. Nick was the only one who actually found the problem instead of guessing, and the camera footage proved it.”
Mary X.
Kew · Recurring blockage
★★★★★
“Nick has been maintaining and clearing our sewer pipes from tree roots for years. Customer service is 10/10 and the relining finally ended it.”
Ursula C.
Brighton · Ongoing root intrusion
★★★★★
“Great service by Joe and the team on our stormwater pipe. Turned up when they said they would and left the place cleaner than they found it.”
Ivan B.
Essendon · Stormwater repair
★★★★★
“The whole experience was seamless from start to finish. Quoted up front, no surprises at the end, and the report was in my inbox the same day.”
Brandon C.
Oakleigh · Drain repair
★★★★★
“Rang at 3pm Saturday, fixed by 8pm. Believe the five star reviews — under two hours on site and everything was working again.”
Longy
Glen Waverley · Weekend emergency
Reviews shown are from the Google profile of our parent business, DrainPro — same crews, same trucks, same licence.
07 — Coverage
Relining crews across Melbourne
Three depots — Oakleigh, Essendon and Ivanhoe — covering 130+ suburbs. Click your suburb for the local page.
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08 — Questions
Straight answers
What does pipe relining cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the length of the run, the diameter, the depth and how many junctions need reinstating — so anyone quoting over the phone is guessing. The CCTV inspection that produces the number is free, and the price we give you before we start is the price you pay. We break the drivers down in what pipe relining costs.
How long does the liner actually last?
The epoxy liners we install carry a 50-year manufacturer warranty. In practice they are expected to outlast the building they sit under — there are no joints, so there is no obvious failure point.
Will it work on old terracotta?
Yes. Terracotta is the most common thing we line. Age is not the issue as long as the pipe still holds its shape, and we regularly reline clay runs that are 80 to 100 years old.
Can you reline a pipe under a concrete slab?
Yes, and that is exactly where relining earns its money. We work through an existing access point, so the slab, the driveway and the floor above it are never cut.
What if the pipe has already collapsed?
Then relining is the wrong tool and we will say so. A liner needs an existing pipe wall to form against. Where a section has caved in we excavate that section, replace it, and can still line the rest of the run.
Do I have to be home, and is the water off?
Someone needs to let us onto the property and show us the access point. Water stays on. You avoid using the drain for a few hours while the resin cures, and we tell you exactly when you are clear.
How disruptive is it really?
One van, one hose run from the access point, and a crew of two. No trench, no jackhammer, no spoil heap on the nature strip. Most jobs leave nothing behind to show we were there.
Can I see proof it worked?
You get the before footage, the after footage and a written report. If you are selling, that pack is what a buyer's plumber will ask for.
Book an inspection
Get the pipe looked at
Tell us what the drain is doing and we will book a CCTV inspection, usually same day. No charge, no obligation, and you keep the footage either way.
Oakleigh depot48 Downing Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166
Essendon depot65 Rose Street, Essendon VIC 3040
Ivanhoe depot26 Seddon Street, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Mon – Fri6:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday7:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday8:00am – 4:00pm
Emergencies24 hours