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When your plumbing starts acting up, the first thing that comes to your mind is to ask, “Do I have to replace the whole pipe?”. But thanks to modern plumbing techniques, the answer is often no. At Your Local Tradesman, we will walk you through the key differences between pipe relining and pipe replacement and how to know which one’s right for your home. This will help you to make a smart call with insights straight from our pipe relining experts.
When we talk about pipe relining, it is a trenchless plumbing solution that helps to repair your damaged pipes from the inside without digging them up. Our pipe relining experts use a designed liner coated in epoxy resin where our plumbers create a new form and seamless pipe within your existing one, leaving you with a stronger-than-new drain that’s resistant to cracks, corrosion, and tree roots.
If you have an extreme case or, most likely, a collapsed pipe, you need a traditional pipe replacement, which meansphysically removing the old pipe and installing a new one. However, pipe replacement can be messy, costly, and time-consuming, usually by digging up driveways, gardens, or even walls and floors.
Your smart solution for damaged drains and being tired of drawn-out pipe repairs is through pipe relining. It offers a hassle-free alternative that keeps your home intact and your plumbing flowing. With no digging required, your tiles, garden, and concrete stay untouched just smooth, clean results with minimal disruption. Most relining jobs are wrapped up in just 1 to 2 days, saving you from week-long construction zones. Plus, you’ll enjoy major savings with this cost-effective method, avoiding the labour and restoration expenses of traditional replacements.
The benefits don’t stop there; epoxy-lined pipes can last up to 50 years, giving you long-lasting peace of mind. And since the process creates less waste and uses fewer machines, it’s a smart, eco-friendly option for modern homeowners.
There are some cases where pipe relining isn’t a magic fix for every plumbing situation. Damage and collapsing pipes can be your ending point into needing a full pipe replacement. Here are some cases you need to consider:
Not every problem requires full replacement. As a homeowner, it’s important to weigh your options carefully before jumping into any plumbing solution.
Extent of Damage: If you notice a hairline crack, go for pipe relining. However, the collapsed pipe needs a replacement.
Location of the Pipe: If the damage is under your bathroom tiles or garden, then relining can save your property from being messy and less destructive.
Your Budget: Relining avoids many of the hidden costs that come with excavation and restoration.
Long-Term Value: It’s better if you can ask pipe relining experts about warranties, materials, and how long the fix is expected to last.
At Your Local Tradesman, we’ve helped hundreds of Adelaide homeowners avoid costly and unnecessary excavation. Our licenced plumbers use CCTV inspections, no-dig relining technology, and decades of hands-on experience to give you the right solution, not just the most expensive one. We’re transparent with pricing, clean on the job, and offer honest advice based on what your home really needs.
Learn more about our Adelaide pipe relining services.
When you weigh the options, pipe relining is often the smarter, cleaner, and more affordable choice for modern Australian homes. But it's not a one-size-fits-all, and that's why expert advice matters. If you want to tackle a blocked drain, a cracked sewer line, or just want an expert's advice, give our team at Your Local Tradesman a call. We’ll inspect your pipes, explain your options clearly, and help you choose the best fix for your property without the mess.
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If the structure of the pipe is intact, relining is usually the better option. It’s quicker, cheaper, and far less disruptive.
It’s non-invasive, cost-effective, fast, and long-lasting. No need to dig up your home.
Pipes suffer wear and tear from tree roots, corrosion, cracks, and ground movement. Relining seals them from the inside out.
Relining can’t fix pipes that are completely collapsed or missing sections. It also requires at least one access point.
Relining repairs the pipe internally with a resin liner. Replacement removes the entire pipe and installs a new one — usually involving digging and major work.
