What relining is, and when it is not the answer
Renewal, planned not panic.
Renew Pipe Guide helps owners plan pipe renewal using condition data rather than emergencies.
This site focuses on planned renewal: using condition data to renew lines on schedule instead of waiting for emergencies.
What we investigate
Pre-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 more Pipe relining guidanceRelining 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 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.