Clearing 150mm broken PVC pipe with root intrusion

[Josh Morrison]

Hi, I have a 150mm PVC stormwater pipe that has been broken and intruded by a tree root 0.5m from the manhole. The pipe is 4m below ground level, so I don't really want to dig it up. Is there a way to clear the broken intruding pieces of PVC and the tree root and reline? Thanks.

 

[oz-plumber]

A relining crew will be able to water jet the pipe to a condition where they can reline it without any protrusions into the pipe.
Just make sure you get a company that will give you the guaranties and warranty for the job and make sure you get their insurance details.

Relining of drains is fairly safe, but I have come across a couple that have been terrible.
Mostly due to customer that wants a cheap repair and an inexperienced, uninsured contractor.

 

[NancyDorna]

Have you considered relining it if you don't want to dig up the pipe? Clearing the broken pieces and tree roots may be possible before relining the pipe.

 

[NancyDorna]

Have you considered relining it if you don't want to dig up the pipe? Clearing the broken pieces and tree roots may be possible before relining the pipe.