Salop Drain Services - emergency blocked drains & CCTV Drain Surveys service Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry and Shropshire
Our Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) restoration technology restores failing sewer and storm water piping systems.
Over time, drain pipes deteriorate, become affected by tree roots and accumulate foreign objects causing blocked drains.
That’s why early on, it’s important to get the help of the professionals.
Get the truth about pipe lining.
With over 10 years in the drainage rehabilitation business. We have been doing CIPP almost as long as its been in the UK, we have seen more jobs than most CIPP contractors combined, our experience is called upon when the manufacturers need a job done right! Our pipe relining process repairs and restores leaking, damaged, tree root affected underground drainage lines from the inside. Being able to permanently restore underground drainage lines from the inside negates the need for destructive trenching methods typically used when carrying out traditional excavation processes.
How it works
The Problem - Tree root intrusions & damaged pipes
Root intrusion causing blocked drains in sewer and storm water drains is probably the most destructive problem a home owner can have. Many different types of trees can be very aggressive when looking for nourishment. These trees have root systems that grow out in search of water and rich soils. Unfortunately for home owners, they are attracted to the moisture that forms on the sewer pipe.
The moisture develops on the outside of the sewer pipe by condensation. As warm air passes through the cold pipe, condensation from the surrounding soil forms on the outside of the pipe in droplets. These droplets of water attract the roots. The intrusion of root in the pipe joints is typically when the trouble begins. As the roots grow, cell by cell, they get bigger and hang down inside the pipe like a curtain.
Once the pipe is obstructed by these bunches of roots and debris, the pipeline begins to hold water. Most pipe was installed in 2 to 3 foot lengths and the joints, this type of construction did not create a very good watertight seal. As time passed the water escaping from the joints softened the soils that the pipe rests on. This settling can cause slumps or bellies in the pipe that further impede the flow of the water and solids within. They also cause more water to leak from the pipeline joints. More water of course will cause the soil to become saturated until the water flows along the trench line and washes away the soil under the pipe contributing to its eventual collapse.
Another dynamic occurs when the roots obstruct the flow of water. It causes the roots down stream to grow more aggressively because they are not getting any nutrients. Aggressive root growth downstream usually causes the pipeline to become so impacted with root mass that it resembles a potted plant which has outgrown its pot.
Many plumbers will simply clear a pipe every so often, perhaps once a year or so, and tell you your problem is solved. This is, in most cases, not true. Roots hang down like a curtain, as previously mentioned. When the auger passes through them they tend to open like a trap door and then close again when the snake is removed. The process of collecting solids begins anew almost immediately.
New root growth will begin where the roots have been cut in about 4 to 6 weeks.
What's the solution?
The best solution for root intrusion problems is to renew the affected section of pipe or rehabilitate the pipeline with a pipe liner or "Cured In Place Pipe" process. The liner or CIPP will seal off the roots permanently and renew your pipes structural integrity.
Cured in place materials mould to the host pipe. This seamless pipe prevents infiltration and exfiltration, restores structural integrity and eliminates joints that can weaken and allow root intrusion. Cured in place pipe actually increases flow capacity because the newly lined pipe is much smoother than old clay, cast iron and concrete pipe. Above ground there are no large piles of excavated dirt, no traffic tie-ups, no subcontractors and a happy customer.
We have the experience and technical knowledge to specify the right liner thickness and right resins to meet your specific needs regardless how deep the pipe or how corrosive the environment.
Our pipe relining process is truly “Trenchless” technology saving thousands of pounds in landscaping and restoration costs. This seamless installation eliminates joints, increases flow and conforms to non-standard pipe shape and size. The strength of the host pipe is enhanced with the new liner however our lining product will stand on its own making it a truly stand-alone pipe.
This trenchless drain lining system gives you a cost effective alternative to traditional dig methods of pipe replacement, but still offers the structural strength of new pipe. Our system allows us to replace underground pipe without disturbing any surface structures such as driveways, landscaping, porches, pathways, floors, electrical and gas lines, retaining walls and car parks. This means you save time and money because there is no surface restoration needed.
What can be repaired?
Line any host pipe | Terra Cotta, PVC, Cast Iron, Concrete, Copper | Broken lines | Cracked lines | Bends of any radius | Miss-aligned pipes | ‘P’ Traps | Produce pipe where there is no pipe | Voids (sections with pipe completely missing) | Pin holes | Poor flow characteristics | Downpipes | Vertical, horizontal or sloped pipe | Custom made pipe sizes | Ability to cure under water | Electrical conduits.
What are the advantages?
Hydraulic Capacity – Improved water flow, due to perfectly smooth surface.
Longevity – Relined pipes protect from future corrosion or pinhole leaks indefinitely.
Displacement – The new liner “locks” the host pipe in place to prevent further movement.
Failed joints – Lined pipes have no joints. Leaking displaced and tree root affected joints become a thing of the past.
Cracks, Breaks and Voids – Our system does not rely on the structural integrity of the host pipe. Its self supporting.
Corrosion – Total arrest of internal corrosion in pipes.
Resistance – To loads arising from leaking seals, pinholes, gaps between pipes, and perforations.
Maintenance – Our liner creates a permanent protective shield between water contact and the internal area of pipe.
Structure – Increased structural integrity.
Infiltration & Exfiltration – Permanently fixed.
Surface restoration – Our system is completely “Trenchless” leaving valuable surface structures intact.
Non-disruptive – With no major excavation required business and personal life can continue uninterrupted.
Timing – Repairs can be carried out in a fraction of the time compared to traditional excavation and renewal methods.
Pipe relining process explained
The following picture shows a 4" diameter terracotta sewer line affected by tree root intrusions. In this example tree roots are making their way into the pipe via a joint where two pieces of pipe come together, this is very typical.