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Drain relining · Homes across NSW & VIC

Drain relining. No digging up your yard.

Same drain blocking again, roots back in the pipe, or told it has to be dug up? We reline it from the inside, so your garden, paths and driveway stay put.

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  • Tens of thousands of drains relined
  • Lifetime warranty on every relined drain
  • Our own employees, never subcontractors

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Straight answers, then a proper fix

What a few homeowners said after we looked at their broken and root filled drains.

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“Ben was highly professional and thorough, inspecting all three stormwater pipes, identifying damaged sections, and removing intrusive tree roots.”

Keith, VICStormwater pipes and relining
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“Paul was very professional and explained every thing to me and answered any questions i had and explained to me what i need to have done asap to have a collapsed pipe replaced.”

Mick, NSWBlocked sewer, collapsed pipe
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“Tom assessed the situation and his solution provided the outcome needed - drains full of tree roots cleared and cleaned!”

Bridget, VICTree roots in drains
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“Showed us the live video and gave us a quote and explained what to do next. Very happy with the outcome.”

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Is your drain past just clearing?

These are the signs a clear out won’t be enough. Here is what relining does about each one.

  • The same drain blocks again and again, no matter who clears it.

    We film it to find the crack or gap behind it, then reline the pipe so it stops.

  • Tree roots keep growing back into the pipe.

    The liner seals the cracks and gaps roots use to get in. They can’t come back through a relined section.

  • Another plumber says the drain has to be dug up.

    Relining works from inside the pipe. We’ve saved many badly damaged drains others said couldn’t be relined.

  • The broken pipe runs under your driveway, patio or house.

    That’s where relining helps most. The concrete, paving or building above it stays put.

  • You’re dreading the cost of putting the garden back together.

    No trenches means nothing to rebuild. You don’t pay to restore paths, driveways or gardens.

  • Your old clay or cast iron pipes have pulled apart at the joints.

    The liner forms one solid sleeve inside the old pipe and closes every gap.

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Broken, collapsed, blocked or full of tree roots? Our no dig pipe relining fixes your drain from the inside. No digging. No damage. No danger. And every relined drain carries a lifetime warranty.

Fix your drain without digging up your yard

If your drains are giving you real trouble, The Drain Man can help. We’re award winning drain experts. We clear the blockage without making things worse by digging up your garden. Then we restore the pipe for good with relining, which keeps tree roots out. We can also fix broken or collapsed drains so they flow like new again.

Our no dig relining uses trenchless technology. You don’t pay for costly, damaging digging. You don’t pay to fix concrete driveways, patios, paths or gardens either.

Your relined drain comes with a lifetime warranty, so you have nothing to worry about. We reline drains in homes and commercial properties.

We use CCTV drain cameras to find the cause and get the pipe ready to reline. Then high pressure water jetting clears and cleans it. You always get the camera footage, so you see what we see. That way you know exactly what your drain needs for a long term fix.

Why reline your drain?

  • No digging to repair your drains.
  • No cost to restore your property.
  • Reline the whole sewer or stormwater drain, or just a short section.
  • A relined drain keeps tree roots out.
  • Relined drains don’t leak and are stronger than the old pipe.
  • The lining is guaranteed for life.
  • You get a stronger drain that flows more smoothly.
A corroded drain pipe before cleaning, after cleaning and after relining

From camera check to relined drain

Often the whole job is done in one day. Here is what happens at your place.

  1. Illustrative: a Drain Man plumber kneels at a backyard inspection opening, feeding a drain camera in while the homeowner looks on

    Step 1: The camera shows if relining will work

    First we run a camera down your drain to find the cracks, roots or shifted joints causing the trouble. You watch the footage with us, so you see what we see. Then we tell you straight whether relining will fix it, or whether the pipe is too far gone.

    “Had a plumber look at this last week and didn’t explain anything to me where as Ben went through everything thoroughly and explained it so I could understand what the problem was…”

    Scott, on ProductReview

    Signs your drain may need relining

    • The same drain blocks again and again.
    • Our camera finds tree roots growing inside the pipe.
    • The pipe has cracked, broken or partly collapsed.
    • Joints have shifted and let soil in.
    • Someone has told you the drain must be dug up.

    A camera check shows which of these your drain has, and whether relining will fix it. Find out why drains keep getting blocked.

    Relining or replacement?

    Digging up a drain means trenches, a crew and a few days of work. After that, you pay to put your garden, paths and driveway back together. Relining is much quicker. Often the whole job is done in one day.

    Relining isn’t always possible. A drain that has fully collapsed or has large pieces missing may be too weak to line. Even so, we’ve saved many badly damaged drains that others said couldn’t be relined. Compare relining and replacement.

  2. Two Drain Man plumbers working a drain clearing machine at an opening in a backyard

    Step 2: We clear and clean the old pipe

    Before any liner goes in, we get the pipe ready. We clear out the roots and build up, then high pressure water jetting cleans the inside of the pipe. Clay, cast iron or PVC, your old pipe then becomes the base for the new liner.

    Clear and clean

    We clear and clean the inside of your existing pipe with special equipment.

    Old pipes or new, relining works

    Older drains are often terracotta or cast iron. They were laid in sections, and those sections can pull apart and leave gaps. Newer drains are often PVC, which can crack or break at the joints.

    Whatever your pipe is made of, the liner forms one solid sleeve inside it. It closes every gap and crack that let roots in. In a PVC drain, it makes the pipe more than twice as strong as before.

  3. Illustrative: gloved hands work resin into a drain liner laid out on a tarp beside a work ute in a driveway

    Step 3: A liner made to fit, set hard inside

    We cut a new liner to the exact length your drain needs and add a fast drying resin. We pull it in through an existing or new entry point, inflate it against the old pipe walls and hold it there while it hardens. No trench, no mess in the garden.

    Make the liner

    We cut the new liner to the exact length and shape needed, then add a fast drying resin.

    Pull it into place

    We pull the liner in through an existing or new entry point and line it up exactly where it’s needed.

    Inflate and harden

    We inflate the liner so it presses against the old pipe walls, then hold it there while it hardens.

  4. Drain camera footage on screen of a pipe junction before and after lining

    Step 4: Tested, filmed and warranted for life

    Once the liner has hardened, we check and test the drain. The camera goes back in, and you get footage of the smooth new liner along with your lifetime warranty. Relined drains don’t leak, keep tree roots out and are stronger than the old pipe.

    “Very happy. All my drainage issues are gone. Professional company.”

    Derek M., NSW, on ProductReview

    Test and hand over

    We check and test the drain. You get your lifetime warranty and camera footage of the smooth new liner.

    No dig. No damage. No danger.

    In effect, you get new pipes. Our relining uses your old pipe as the base for the new liner. Once it cures, the liner stands on its own strength, as good as new or better.

    Drain camera views before and after relining: tree roots and a cracked joint, then a smooth new liner

    We reline drains across New South Wales and Victoria. Got a question about your drain? Talk to our friendly team.

Comes with every relined drain

  • Camera footageSo you see the problem and the finished liner.
  • Lifetime warrantySo the lining is covered for life.
  • No diggingSo your yard, paths and driveway stay as they are.
  • Our own teamSo the people at your place work for us, never subcontractors.

What homeowners ask about relining

Straight answers. Still not sure? Call 1800 84 33 72 and ask a real person.

Helpful guides

Can you reline a drain under my driveway or house?

Yes, and that’s where relining helps most. We work from inside the pipe, so the concrete, paving or building above it stays put.

Will tree roots come back?

Not through a relined section. The liner seals the cracks and gaps that roots use to get in. It still pays not to plant new trees or large shrubs over your drain lines.

How much relining have you done?

The Drain Man has over 30 years of experience and has relined tens of thousands of drains. Our own employees do the work, never subcontractors.

Can every drain be relined?

Not always. A drain that has fully collapsed or has large pieces missing may be too weak to line. Even so, we’ve saved many badly damaged drains that others said couldn’t be relined. The camera check tells you which group your drain is in.

How long does relining take?

Often the whole job is done in one day. Digging up a drain means trenches, a crew and a few days of work, then paying to put your garden, paths and driveway back together.

Can you reline just part of my drain?

Yes. We can reline the whole sewer or stormwater drain, or just a short section. The camera footage shows how much of it needs doing.

More drain help for your home

Find out if your drain can be relined.

Leave your details and our team will call you back during office hours. For urgent help, call now.

  • Camera first. You see the damage before you decide anything.
  • Lifetime warranty. Every relined drain carries one.
  • Yard left alone. We work from inside the pipe, so the garden stays put.
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