When you think of a plumber you might imagine someone with a wrench in hand, tightening a pipe or fixing a tap that has sprung a leak, but attending to broken down infrastructure is just one small part of the wide range of services that professional plumbers offer in maintaining plumbing systems.
From residential to commercial and from emergency to specialised plumbing services, plumbers do it all when it comes to transporting water and waste from one place to another. So, what is a plumber exactly and what does a day in the life of the expert plumbers at The Relining Company look like?
What Is a Plumber?
By definition, a plumber is a specialist tradesperson who fits and repairs the systems used for drinking water, water heating, sewage disposal, and drainage. This includes all the pipes, valves, and fixtures that control water flow and provide water access and connections to the water mains.
Plumbing is a very old and valuable profession, stretching far back to ancient times. In fact, the word plumber comes from the Roman Empire, where it is taken from the Latin word plumbum, meaning lead, which is what water pipes were made from at the time. Fortunately, we have since moved past lead pipes, but the value of having a well-maintained plumbing system remains one of the pillars of society.
Types of Plumbing Services
From traditional pipe replacement methods to sewer pipe relining and blocked stormwater drains solution to collapsed pipe or drain repair, the scope of jobs plumbers complete can range extensively depending on the situation.
Residential Plumbing Services
Residential plumbing services are any installations or maintenance that occurs around the home. The most common issues we address are fixing leaks, unclogging blocked pipes and drains, and repairing or replacing the hot water heater, though we can also install new fittings, like taps and sinks.
Commercial Plumbing Services
Commercial plumbing services are often similar to residential but scaled up by a fair margin. Commercial plumbing systems generally face a lot more pressure and high volume use than residential systems and so require more frequent maintenance and, at times, more frequent replacement due to wear and tear.
Emergency Plumbing Services
When a tap bursts in the middle of the night or a clog threatens to spill wastewater back into the house in the early morning, it’s time to call emergency plumbing services. Emergency plumbers operate 24/7, so when something vital in the plumbing system breaks, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to get it fixed as soon as possible.
Specialised Plumbing Services
Backflow prevention, gas plumbing, and pipe relining are all types of specialist plumbing. Backflow prevention is required when the one-way flow of water and waste risks being reversed, and gas plumbing is installing and maintaining pipes that transport gas, not water.
However, The Relining Company specialises in an innovative and specialised method of pipe repair using pipe relining technology. This involves fixing an underground pipe without the need to dig it up and replace it.
Common Reasons for Needing Pipe Repair
Pipe repair is required when the integrity and water flow of the pipe is compromised. Over time, pipes can become cracked or broken, blocked with build-up or grease, invaded by a thick web of tree roots, or simply wear out at joining junctions. Pipe relining seamlessly restores this integrity.
Pipe Relining Solutions for Specific Issues
At The Relining Company, we offer pipe relining for sewer pipes, stormwater pipes, and drainpipes. It’s a dig-free replacement for traditional pipe repair methods. Our expert team can reline pipes as small as 40 mm in diameter right up to those as large as 450mm. Relining is not a quick fix, it is a permanent solution, with a 35-year warranty proudly offered on all relining jobs.
Pipe Relining Cost Factors
Pipe relining cost varies due to a number of factors, including the pipe type, pipe condition, length of the fix, and location. During the consultation phase, our team will work with you to find the most cost-effective solution for your damaged pipes, and we do offer an obligation-free onsite inspection so that you can get an idea of the costs before any paperwork is signed.
What Goes into the Pipe Relining Process?
Pipe relining is the process of repairing damaged or broken pipes without digging up the surrounding grounds or interrupting the landscape or building structure. We do this by sending down a CCTV camera through the nearest drain to visually inspect the damage.
Once we know the extent of the damage, we thread through an epoxy resin liner, which is then inflated and hardened, creating an impenetrable seal over the damage and restoring the structural strength of the pipe. We use state-of-the-art German-engineered BRAWOLINER technology in our pipe relining, guaranteeing quality pipe repair.
Tools and Techniques Plumbers Use
Most people are familiar with common plumbing tools like wrenches, screwdrivers, and pipe cutters. Modern plumbing also uses advanced technology, like CCTV inspections for hard-to-reach places, complex polymer compounds to seal up cracks, and hydrojetting, which uses water under extremely high pressure to cut away clogs and obstacles, including tree roots.
Why Hiring a Professional Plumber Matters
Professional plumbers have been extensively trained in Australian plumbing standards and hold all the qualifications and accreditation to conduct plumbing work safely and according to legal regulations. There is very little that will surprise an experienced plumber, and they have all the tools, materials, and know-how to fix whatever problem you may be facing quickly and efficiently.
Avoiding DIY plumbing risks to yourself and your system by hiring a professional plumber. While it is an upfront expense, you can typically enjoy long-term savings and peace of mind from a job well done. Whether you need drain repair, tree roots removal, pipe replacement or pipe patching, you truly can’t look past the experts.
How to Choose the Right Plumber
Choosing the right plumber is about more than just flicking through the phone book or Googling “pipe relining Sydney”. Look for a plumber that you can vet by checking they have their licenses and insurance listed clearly on their website. After all, the plumber will be responsible for repairing broken or damaged pipes, restoring leaking pipes, and ensuring your plumbing system is in perfect working order.
Next, check their online reviews and past projects, to see if previous customers were happy and satisfied with their work. Finally, look for a plumber who will give an obligation-free consultation about your plumbing issue so you know exactly how much the job will be and how long it will take.
Our Pipe Relining Projects
At The Relining Company, we have helped maintain the plumbing of some of Sydney’s most famous landmarks, such as the Accor Stadium, Luna Park, and The Bureau of Meteorology. Our pipe lining team has also completed hundreds of pipe relining jobs across Sydney, so you can trust our expertise to resolve your pipe relining needs as quickly as possible.
Meet the Team
Our devoted team is comprised of a close-knit and long-lasting team of experienced employees, each of them bringing their own invaluable experience to The Relining Company. We’re locals of Sydney, so we understand the plumbing needs of this great city. We are proud of our proven track record of growth and success and enjoy word of mouth about our quality of service within the Sydney Community.
Contact Us
Next time you have a blocked drain, collapsed pipe or burst sewer pipe, call in the pipe relining specialists at The Relining Company. Get in touch with our expert team to schedule a free quote and site visit, so that you’re entirely happy with the plan before work begins.
Our team will always provide you with the most cost-effective drain pipe repair solution for your damaged drains, pipes, or fixtures, and all costs will be discussed upfront before anything is signed. So, for quality, trusted Sydney pipe relining, call in the pipe relining company with the experience, knowledge, and high-quality tools and materials to resolve all your pipe problems.
Additional Resources
To learn more about the benefits of pipe relining and all of our plumbing solutions and services, visit our website to see How Pipe Relining Works. You can also read our reviews and testimonials from satisfied customers and see further examples of our pipe relining work.
We’re often asked the question, “Is pipe relining expensive”? If you want to get an estimate to see if pipe relining is within your budget, use our cost page or give our team a quick call to discuss your pipe relining needs.
FAQs
What is the life expectancy of pipe relining?
We offer a warranty of 35 years on every pipe relining job.
What is relining plumbing?
Pipe relining creates a firm seal on the inside of a damaged pipe by inserting an inflatable epoxy resin sleeve that is then cured and hardened to provide a new layer of protection. We also refer to this as trenchless pipe relining, as traditional pipe replacement methods involve digging up the site and undergoing a whole pipe replacement.
What is the most popular day for plumbers?
Typically, Mondays can be our busiest days, but blocked pipes, a blocked drain, and the need for pipe relining services can occur on any day of the week.
How do they reline sewer pipes?
The relining process remains much the same for sewer lines as it does for water supply pipes. First, we examine the existing damaged pipe with camera technology, then wash the interior with a high-pressure water jet. Next, in the relining process, is to insert and inflate an epoxy sleeve, giving the old pipe the strength of a brand-new pipe once more.
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