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 Utilising the latest technologies in cured-in-place pipe repair and relining, you may never have to worry about broken, cracked or blocked stormwater and sewage pipes again. We can repair all types of pipes with minimal disruption, including PVC, Earthenware or Clay, Asbestos, Galvanised Steel, Cast Iron, Copper, Concrete and HDPE.
We can repair diameters in from 40mm to 1000mm using the Nuflow pipe repair and reline method. If you have stormwater, sewerage, trade waste or potable water pipes under tons of concrete or factory floors, this presents no problem for Nuflow. Almost any shape pipe can be relined by Nuflow, including Vertical or Horizontal, Square, Rectangular or Round pipes, 90 degree bends, P traps, S traps, Junctions and Elbows.
Nuflow are the specialists in Lateral Connection Liners (LCL) for any type of junction. The Nuflow pipe reline and repair completely lines the whole junction in one hit. We can reline any type of pipe, diametre or length combination. From 45 or 90 degrees. The Nuflow process of cure-in-place, is the most versitle repair system in the world. Download our LCL brochure.
Nuflow has 30 pipe relining specialists throughout Australia and New Zealand repairing thousands of metres of damaged pipe with the no dig, trenchless technology of Nuflow. Find your local installer here.
Symptoms of a Blocked Drain
- When the toilet is flushed the waste will not discharge
- The toilet may fill up then recede slowly
- Drainage may overflow outside
- Bad sewer odour
- Water fills up and recedes slowly in hand basin
- Water fills up and recedes slowly in shower
What causes my drains to become blocked?
- Deteriorated physical condition
- They may be in satisfactory condition but have been abused by flushing away foreign items that should never be placed into the sewerage system (i.e. plastic bags, kids toys, disposable nappies)
- Excessive disposal of cooking fats and oils, along with other domestic products and DIY materials such as plaster, can cause blockage of the pipe work
- Tree roots entering a broken drain can also be a problem
- Ground movement
How do I know for sure what is causing the blockage?
The only way to know for sure is to look. A CCTV inspection and survey will jet clean your pipes, removing any blockages, and enabling a clear view and assessment of the section that is blocked. Using a tiny camera that can be placed inside your pipes, our technicians can visually locate and assess any damage/blockages to your system.
If there is no structural damage, relining would not be applicable and with the blockage freed the job and problem would be complete. If structural damage was the cause of the blockage, relining would be a suitable resolution.
Who is responsible for it?
It is the responsibility of the owner-occupier to clear and maintain private drains/sewer. If the property is rented then it is the responsibility of the Land Lord/Owner.
Statutory Drainage legislation
In most states of Australia and New Zealand, Local council and state government have introduced legislation stipulating that property owners with leaking pipes/drains must approach a licensed plumber or drainer to resolve the matter in the interest of public health.
For more information of your obligations in your area, contact your local water/drainage authority.
What are my options?
There are various approaches to pipe rehabilitation;
- Digging - If the damaged section is in an area that can be accessed with a small excavator then digging can be an option
- Pipe bursting - Refer to this article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipebursting
- Pipe Relining – Is a no digging, no mess, no disruption solution
How the Nuflow system works
Before any relining takes place, the drains must first be inspected and surveyed. We use a “Colour CCTV pipe camera” to identify and locate the cause of the problem. The Drain is then cleared using High pressure water jets; once the blockage is cleared the pipe is then ready for the Liner installation.
The Nuflow liner is custom made from fabric that is impregnated with specially formulated two part epoxy resin that sets hard in a matter of hours allowing minimal disruption and inconvenience.
Once the liner is tailor made and prepared, it is inserted in to your drain via a any opening in the drain. It is positioned in place with a CCTV camera and inflated, forcing the liner to take the shape of the pipe filling and voids, cracks or lining over any damaged section. After a 2-4 (subject to weather and conditions) curing period, the internal bladder of the liner will be retrieved, completing the process and making the drain ready for use immediately.
On completion of all works carried out, you will receive a “before and after DVD video survey” of your drain, 10 year work guarantee and a 40 year product guarantee.
For videos on how the process works go to the Videos page.
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