Is it possible to repair a drain?

Is it possible to have a drain repaired without the need for excavation and a replacement installation?’

Asked by jonathan on 1st Feb 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Depending on a few factors ie size of the line, overall condition and access to insert the liner. These variables will dictate whether a line can be repaired without excavation."
Answered on 1st Feb 2022 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"Yes, absolutely.
It depends on the extent of the damage but I repair the pipes with a method called patch lining and repair with 500mm or 1m fibreglass and resin patches with the aid of a camera.
Hope this helps.
Dan"
Answered on 1st Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"You would need someone to come and inspect the drain in-order to determine if it can be fixed without the need for excavation."
Answered on 22nd Apr 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"Yes, it is possible to repair drains without the need for excavation using techniques such as lining and patch lining.

Thanks, James"
Answered on 1st Feb 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"Certain types of drain faults can be repaired, however, the fault must be correctly diagnosed and repairs can only be carried out on a case by case basis. High-quality contractors will always try and do the best for the client but this may not be a repair."
Answered on 16th Feb 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
"Yes, you can install a patch liner over the damage depending on how bad the damage is"
Answered on 1st Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"Hello...yes it is in some circumstances possible to repair a drain pipe,dependant on the extent of the damage it is possible to patch or line the pipe via an access point I.e a manhole/chamber"
Answered on 1st Feb 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
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