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30 trees to avoid planting to prevent damaged pipes

Updated: October 28, 2015

Australians love the great outdoors. Every chance we get we migrate on mass to our scenic beaches, lush national parks, and beautiful mountain ranges. When we're not heading for the hills we use our free time to cultivate a little patch of nature in our own backyards. Each weekend local nur......

How to repair a drain under the swimming pool without digging

Updated: August 22, 2017

IMPORTANT POINT : Reline Solutions can fix sewer or stormwater pipes running under a pool, but we do not repair pool pipes . Discovering there's a leak in a sewer or stormwater drain under your swimming pool is not a fun experience. It's definitely not a problem most home......

Wet Wipes Testing Australia

Updated: August 20, 2019

Australia is conducting its own extensive research into the flushability of wet wipes starting with 13 different brands at the country's largest replica sewer, a 1.2 kilometre-long network of above ground pipes at the Luggage Point Resource Recovery Centre in Brisbane. According to the ......

How fatbergs affect every home

Updated: January 10, 2019

You might have seen the latest mammoth fatberg story which has been in the news recently. The small town of Sidmouth in the south of England, about the size of Warwick Qld, has uncovered a giant fatberg lurking in the sewers. The enormous clog of fat, grease, oil, wet wipes (link), f......

Brisbane sewer inspection by remote control

Updated: March 18, 2014

Queensland Urban Utilities is carrying out underground inspections of Brisbane's sewer pipelines with the help of a robot. The company regularly inspects more than 100 km of sewer lines each year to stay on top of any potential issues. Sewer inspection with CCTV camera The sewer inspe......

Not all pipe lining is equal

Updated: March 18, 2014

At Reline Solutions we have put a lot of research and industry knowledge into choosing our products and machinery. Our team have witnessed and had to fix, many issues where substandard products have been used to reline pipes. This video is a good example of a failed pipe lining and our subs......

Storm season drain preparation tips

Updated: January 14, 2014

Minimise the impact of this storm season on your drains by carrying out some simple preparations. The summer storms reek havoc through our homes and the surrounding areas. Our drain systems can be hidden trouble spots if not treated well. Drain blockage and drain failure can create furth......

What can you do about drain damage from tree roots?

Updated: December 11, 2013

Many of us enjoy having established trees and shrubs in our yards; for shade, windbreaks and to beautify the area. However, do you realise that underground, these large beauties may be slowly terrorising your drains and sewers? As homeowners, we’re all responsible for the maintenance of ......

Christchurch repairs earthquake damage with trenchless technology

Updated: November 18, 2013

Christchurch continues the huge project to restore all the city's essential services from the devastating damage of the 2011 earthquakes. Damaged waste water and storm water pipes are being relined using Trenchless Technology. By using this method of pipe repair the Stronger Christchurch ......

When should you carry out a plumbing inspection?

Updated: October 10, 2013

Knowing when to carry out a plumbing inspection is the first step in avoiding major drainage issues. Drain inspections will uncover problem area's before they become blockages. There are many instances when a plumbing or drain inspection is advisable, here we have listed j......

Simple ways to unblock a drain

Updated: September 23, 2013

There are blocked drains, and there are Blocked Drains . Sometimes it's just a few bits of food stuck in the U-bend and then there are the larger issues such as tree roots, drain collapse or a large blockage in the main drain. If your sink or bath is slow to drain you could have ......

Blocked Drains from Fat and Oil!

Updated: August 12, 2013

Question: What do you get when you pour fat and oil down your drain? Answer: You get a "Fatberg", resulting in a potential blocked drain. Thames Water in London reveals blocked drain from world's biggest "Fatberg" Thames Water recently got complaints from residents that the......

Moreton Bay Pipe Relining Project

Updated: August 13, 2013

Reline Solutions recently undertook a stormwater rehabilitation project for the Moreton Bay Regional Council. After a thorough pipe inspection using our crawler drain camera, it was decided that the stormwater pipe had several holes forming as well as numerous hairline cracks etc. It was ju......

Caloundra GFRP pipe reline using Reline Europe

Updated: August 30, 2016

This recent project carried out in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast involved relining a 76-metre section of 375 mm concrete pipe from a road gully pit to the ocean using Reline Europe's Alphaliner GFRP liner . GFRP pipe relining is ideal for large pipe or sewer lining as the lin......

What can happen if you don't fix a leak in your drain?

Updated: September 13, 2017

Unfortunately, leaky drains don't receive as much attention as split mains water pipes. Obviously, the fact that the water pipe is probably increasing the water bill creates a lot of urgency, however, in reality, both issues could cost you in the short and definitely in the long term. ......

6 Reasons to Get Pipe Relining

Updated: June 25, 2018

When it comes to damaged pipes you often have two options to choose from. One is traditional pipe repair which requires the damaged pipe section to be extracted and replaced with a new piece of pipe. Or two which is to leave your damaged pipe in the ground and have it relined. Below we've c......

Common drainage issues in older homes

Updated: August 17, 2018

Older homes feature lots of character and charm, they can be amazing to own and live in. Traditional architecture and design tend to be more elaborate than modern homes. In Queensland, we are fortunate to have huge numbers of older style homes, ranging from Federation style to Post-war and ......

When should I get a plumbing inspection?

Updated: June 30, 2016

There are many times you could need a plumbing inspection, from a recurring blocked drain to a mysterious, eye-watering stench wafting up the plug hole. A comprehensive drain inspection will provide a clear view of the health of your drains and any issues which need addressing. ......

Drain cleaning with a pressure washer

Updated: October 12, 2017

Most people tend to forget about their drains until it is too late and becomes an issue. Once a blocked drain occurs it can be quite a costly expedition depending on the work involved in removing the blockage from the drain. It's also not a pleasant experience to not have functioning facili......

Blocked Drains are a Breeding Ground for Bacteria

Updated: January 09, 2018

Not to try and scare people here but bacteria that can grow inside your drains isn't commonly spoken about. These types of bacteria can cause you and your family all kinds of grief, from feeling generally ill to having to be admitted into hospital. Why take the risk and put off havi......

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