Relining sewer pipe

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  1. balwoges

    balwoges Well-Known Member

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    I am after some advice :(
    The sewer pipe in the downstairs bathroom is blocked, this is the 2nd time in 2 years it has happened and it was tree roots that were the cause of the first problem and is likely it's the same problem again. Been advised that the pipe needs relining at a cost of about $5,000.
    Have looked at a video explaining how it is done and I cant see how it will stop the problem of the tree roots growing again. The roots belong to our neighbours trees and he doesnt care. Our house has been built lower than the neighbours on a concrete slab and there is no way the tree roots can be removed from the outside.
    This bathroom is 40 years old and I am planning on a complete renovation this summer - any advice or comments welcome ... :)
     
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    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    Are the pipes clay?
     
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    Get rid of the tree and poison the roots
     
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    balwoges Well-Known Member

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    Yes
     
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    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    We had several backed up sewer issues in our PPOR a few years back.

    One plumber said re-lining was an option. He wasn’t our long term plumber but he’d done several jobs for us and we trusted him. Our problem was a huge palm on our own property having busted our old clay pipes.

    It was eeled and took many months to happen again.

    When it happened a third time our usual, long-standing plumber suggested we dig up the clay pipes and replace with poly pipes, which we did. He wasn’t keen on the re-lining idea.

    Our son has just had the same issue and our plumber did the same thing there. Dug up old pipes, digger hire, gravel, soil delivered, maybe 10-15 metres to junction, install new stack and connect up toilet to the stack. Price was about $6k. Should be no problems with tree roots going forward.
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Cut & run, :D

    Sell in this booming market then live the high life on a cruise ship.... :rolleyes: Maybe not.
     
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    You are the last person I expected to give me a silly answer ... :eek:
     
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    Why don't you chop the tree roots down? Dig down and see where it is.. chop chop chop.
    Paint some poison down at the roots. Watch the tree die LOL.
     
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    Thanks for taking the time to tell about your experiences, much appreciated ... :)
     
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    i'd recommend fixing the underlying issue before the reno (the cracked pipes) if under a concrete slab then yes relining is the way to go.
     
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    I'd get to the root of the problem.
     
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    Yep, otherwise the roots will keep growing and block your sewer again
     
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    If you do dig down to replace with polypipe that’s the time to also add a root barrier while you can.
     
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    Whaaaaaat? :oops:
     
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    I've fixed the original now. And that's why I hate trying to use a phone keyboard that's about the right size for a mouse to type on (do mice even type)? :D
     
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    Not sure about mice but @Jess Peletier can vouch for cats. :p
     
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    I had a great deal of concern when you tagged me in a post about sewer pipes! :D:eek:
     
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    I wonder if building insurance will cover this? Sewer pipe blocked by tree roots and claiming the costs of either relining or removing the tree?

    Does anyone know?
     
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    I would assume it would be considered lack of maintenance, and not covered.
     
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    Surprised I didn’t get tagged.
     
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