When a commercial drain keeps blocking, getting the problem fixed quickly is important. Excavating to replace a damaged pipe can cause major disruption, particularly when pipes run beneath roads, footpaths, concrete or busy areas of a commercial property.

Commercial pipe relining can help businesses minimise downtime, avoid destructive and messy excavation works, and keep important areas accessible while the repair is carried out.

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What is commercial pipe relining?

Pipe relining is a trenchless method of repairing damaged underground pipes without excavating and replacing them. A durable liner is inserted into the existing pipe and cured in place, forming a new pipe within the old one.

With pipe relining, the repair is completed from inside the existing pipe. This no-dig technology can be particularly useful for commercial properties where excavation would interfere with customers, staff, vehicles or daily operations.

Can pipe relining save your business money?

The cost of commercial pipe relining depends on factors such as the length and diameter of the pipe, the extent of the damage, the amount of pipe that needs to be repaired, and access considerations.

However, repair costs can extend beyond the plumbing work. Excavation may require concrete, paving, landscaping, or internal areas to be removed before the damaged pipe can even be accessed. Once the pipe has been repaired, those areas then need to be reinstated.

Excavation can also involve traffic management, restricted access, or temporary site closures, adding to the overall cost of the repair.

Recently, Salmon Plumbing completed a pipe relining project beneath a roadway. Traditional excavation would have meant digging up the road and footpath, causing major disruption to pedestrians and traffic. It would also have required traffic control and taken substantially longer to complete. Relining allowed the repair to be completed without the traffic disruption and access issues that excavation would have caused.

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Why is convenience important for commercial properties?

For a business, even a temporary plumbing problem can affect how a property operates. The impact can be particularly significant in shopping centres, schools, apartment complexes and industrial premises where people, vehicles and deliveries need to move through the site.

Internal excavation can mean shutting down part of a business while the work is completed. Depending on the damage, an area may be inaccessible for days or even weeks. Where conditions allow, relining helps maintain access whilst the damaged pipe is repaired.

Is commercial pipe relining always the best approach?

In many cases, commercial pipe relining is a convenient and cost-effective solution for repairing damaged pipes. However, relining is not suitable when:

  • a pipe has completely collapsed
  • sections of pipework have become extremely misaligned
  • drainpipes have very large holes, missing sections, or extensive corrosion that prevents the liner from properly adhering.
Commercial pipe relining specialist using drain camera on blocked drain

Start with a CCTV drain inspection

If your commercial property has a drain that keeps blocking, get it inspected early to avoid escalating problems. A CCTV drain inspection is the best way to identify the cause of the blockage, which can include tree root infiltration, cracks, damaged joints, corrosion, collapsed sections, and other obstructions.

Our plumbers carry the equipment needed to clear and inspect commercial drains, including drain snakes and high-pressure water jetters. This allows the cause of a recurring blockage to be investigated before deciding how the pipe should be repaired.

Call Brisbane’s blocked drain specialists for tailored solutions

Commercial pipe relining can resolve drainage problems while keeping disruption, downtime and costs to a minimum. To find out whether this no-dig approach is suitable for your business, get in touch with the Salmon Plumbing team today.