What is cipp pipe lining?
Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining is a trenchless repair that inserts a resin-soaked felt liner into a cleaned sewer pipe. The liner is inflated and cured, forming a smooth, jointless pipe inside the old one. Related methods include epoxy pipe coating, which sprays a protective layer on the pipe wall, and slip lining, which slides a smaller pipe inside the old line.
Signs you may need cipp pipe lining
- Roots keep entering through clay pipe joints.
- The camera shows cracks but the pipe still holds its shape.
- Your sewer line runs under a driveway, patio or mature trees.
- You want to avoid a trench across landscaping.
Think you need cipp pipe lining? Call to talk it through with a local pro.
Call (805) 902-1160How cipp pipe lining works
- Clean the line with hydro jetting.
- Camera inspection to measure and confirm the pipe is a fit.
- Insert the resin-soaked liner through a cleanout or small pit.
- Inflate and cure the liner in place.
- Reopen any side connections and run a final camera check.
CIPP Pipe Lining in San Luis Obispo
Many older San Luis Obispo laterals are clay pipe with root-damaged joints but no collapse. That makes them good candidates for lining, especially in historic neighborhoods where owners want to protect gardens and brick walkways.
What affects the cost?
Cost depends on pipe length and diameter, how much cleaning is needed first, the number of side connections, and access. Lining can cost more per foot than digging, but it often saves on landscaping and concrete restoration. Always ask for a written quote and a copy of any camera footage before work begins.
Helpful tips
- Always clean and camera the line before lining.
- Ask about the liner product and its warranty.
- Lining is not a fix for collapsed pipe or large sags.
