Pipe relining in Frankston
Updated November 2026
Pipe relining repairs a damaged drain from the inside. A resin-soaked liner is pulled or inverted into the old pipe, inflated, and left to cure, forming a new pipe within the old one. It seals cracked joints and holes without digging up the driveway, garden or slab. Frankston Blocked Drains connects you with licensed drain plumbers across the City of Frankston who reline pipes.
We are a referral service. The plumbers we refer to are registered or licensed with the Building and Plumbing Commission.
Why relining suits older Frankston homes
In the 1950s and 1960s housing of Frankston North, Seaford and the older parts of Frankston, including Karingal, many sewer lines are clay pipe that has had roots working at the joints for decades. Many of those houses have also had extensions, decks, paved areas and driveways laid over the drain line since. Digging up a pipe under that is expensive and disruptive. Relining reaches it from an inspection opening without disturbing what is on top.
How pipe relining works
- Inspect: a CCTV camera confirms the condition and size of the pipe
- Clean: the line is jet blasted and roots are cut back
- Measure: the plumber measures the length to be lined
- Line: the liner is installed and cured in place
- Check: a final camera inspection confirms the result
What pipe relining costs
As a guide, pipe relining typically runs $3,000 to $8,000 and up, depending on the length, the diameter and how many junctions need reopening. Quotes vary, the plumber's written quote is the price that counts, and confirm GST on it. See the cost guide.
Relining versus digging and replacing
Excavation can be cheaper for a short, shallow, easy-to-reach section. Relining usually wins when the pipe is under a driveway, slab, deck or established garden, or when the run is long. Some pipes cannot be relined, for example where a section has fully collapsed, and those need excavation at that point.
Compliance
Relining alters the drain. In Victoria, a licensed plumber issues a compliance certificate for plumbing work valued over $750, and for work on a below-ground sanitary drain regardless of what it costs. Relining a sewer line attracts one. Keep it with your house papers.
Before any digging
If excavation is needed, ask the plumber to lodge a free Before You Dig Australia enquiry for the address first.
Frequently asked questions
How long does pipe relining last?
Manufacturers commonly quote decades for a properly installed liner. Ask the plumber what warranty applies to the product and the work.
Can every broken pipe be relined?
No. A fully collapsed section or a badly misaligned pipe may need excavation at that point.
Does relining stop tree roots for good?
It seals the joints roots get in through, so roots cannot re-enter the lined section.
Is my relining South East Water's problem?
Only if the damage is in their main. The pipes upstream of the connection point with your property are the owner's.