If you’ve been in the plumbing or construction game a while, you’ve probably heard the term resleeving. Traditionally, plumbers used it long before “pipe relining” became the industry buzzword.
The funny thing is, most people associate resleeving with car engines, brake cylinders – or even gastric resleeving – not sewer systems. The principle is very similar no matter which industry it applies to.
In plumbing, resleeving sewer pipes may also be described as pipe relining, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) repair, or trenchless pipe repair. It’s a modern, non-destructive method for restoring damaged underground pipes – whether that’s in industrial facilities, commercial buildings, strata properties, or council infrastructure.
What Does Resleeving Involve?
To resleeve a sewer pipe, a specialised liner saturated with epoxy resin is inserted into the existing damaged pipe, then inflated so it bonds tightly to the internal walls. Once cured, it forms a strong new pipe-within-a-pipe, restoring flow and eliminating cracks, leaks and structural weakness. Existing access points only are used, meaning there is no need to excavate.
Resleeving sewer pipes is often ideal for commercial or industrial properties experiencing:
- Where digging would disrupt operations or cause costly downtime
- Cracked, leaking, or root-infested sewer lines
- Old clay, cast iron, or PVC pipes that are deteriorating
- Recurring blockages or odours
- Pipes in hard-to-reach areas such as beneath concrete slabs, production floors, carparks, or landscaping
Rehabilitation Vs Replacement
So why choose resleeving instead of replacing the pipes?
Dig-and-replace methods used to be the pipe repair default, but they came hand in hand with smashing concrete, shutting down amenities, and closing down sections of a business altogether. Thanks to trenchless technology, our experts here at Nuflow Logan can instead rehabilitate pipes with almost no interruption, destruction, or downtime for your premises.
The benefits of rehabilitation via resleeving include:
- Safe for high-traffic, commercial, and industrial environments
- No excavation or demolition required
- Faster turnaround with minimal disruption
- Extends pipe life by decades
- Strengthens the existing structure
- Suitable for sewer, stormwater, trade waste, and industrial pipelines
- Cost-effective compared to replacement
What Type of Sleeve or Liner is Right for your Business?
At Nuflow Logan, we assess your situation case by case to tailor a solution that is right for you.
For industrial sites, Nuflow’s HTAR (High Temperature Acid Resistant)-rated liners are designed to withstand the harsh and corrosive chemicals and heat often found in factory settings.
Residential and light commercial properties, on the other hand, may be more suited to Blueline products, which offer a durable and cost-effective solution for sewer and stormwater systems.
Ultimately, it all depends on your pipe size, access, material type, and condition – but whatever the case, resleeving is almost always a better option than full pipe replacement.
Why Logan and Brisbane Businesses Trust Nuflow
Nuflow Logan is one of Queensland’s most experienced in the pipe resleeving game. Our team understands the pressures faced by construction companies, industrial operators, landlords, and local authorities – especially when sewer issues threaten business continuity.
If you suspect sewer damage or want to explore trenchless solutions for your property, Nuflow Logan is here to help. Contact us today on (07) 3277 8401 to discuss!
