What relining is, and when it is not the answer
What relining is, and when it is not the answer.
Pipe Relining Guide explains CIPP and slip-lining honestly: how they work, where they fail, and the pre-inspection evidence a contractor should require.
This site focuses on relining honesty: what CIPP and slip-lining can fix, and the condition limits that rule them out.
What we investigate
Relining Options Explained
Relining rebuilds a pipe from inside. It can be the right answer for a structurally sound but cracked or root-prone line, and the wrong answer for a c…
Read more Pipe relining guidancePre-Relining Inspection
Relining quotes should start with footage. Without an interior inspection, no one can honestly say whether a line can be lined, or whether it should b…
Read more Pipe relining guidancePost-Rehabilitation Verification
A finished liner should be inspected like any other pipe: smooth transitions, no wrinkles blocking flow, no missed sections. Verification closes the p…
Read moreHow it works
- Describe the symptoms. Call or email with what you see, hear or smell, and when it appears.
- On-site investigation. Non-invasive methods narrow the search: acoustic, thermal, moisture, tracer gas or line tracing as needed.
- Confirm the source. Every clue is confirmed by a second method before it is reported.
- Written report. Findings, evidence, limitations and next steps, formatted for owners, managers and insurers.
Greater Vancouver coverage
- VancouverCity of Vancouver, including Downtown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, Hastings-Sunrise and surrounding neighbourhoods.
- BurnabyMetrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed, Edmonds and SFU/university areas.
- RichmondCity Centre, Steveston, Terra Nova and surrounding districts.
- SurreyWhalley, Newton, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, South Surrey and Grandview.
- White RockWhite Rock and the South Surrey waterfront.
- New WestminsterDowntown New West, Sapperton, Queensborough and Uptown.
- CoquitlamBurquitlam, Austin Heights, Westwood Plateau and Town Centre.
- Port CoquitlamCitadel, Oxford Heights and the downtown core.
Common questions
Do you perform relining?
No. The Leak.ca network inspects, locates and documents; relining is performed by licensed contractors.
Is relining better than replacement?
It depends on condition. Straight, structurally sound pipe with cracks or roots can suit lining; deformed or collapsed lines usually cannot.
How long does a liner last?
Lifespan claims come from manufacturers and installers; treat them as estimates and check the warranty terms.
Can you verify a completed liner?
Yes. Post-installation CCTV documents the finished liner and its transitions.