Our Maui plumbers use a safe and practical pipe coating system for sewer and drain renovation which is used in place of pipe replacement. The process is simple and begins with a thorough inspection of the water or drain lines that need to be coated. Once it is determined that coating is the right service, our technicians then clean your pipe using a pipe cleaning method such as hydrojetting or with a grinding chain. We may have to use a degreaser product if there is a buildup of fats, oils, or grease somewhere in your drain line (which isn’t all that uncommon).

Once your pipe is inspected and clean, our technician feeds a specialized brushing tool into the water, drain, or sewer line that they are going to be coating. The tool is then fed a steady stream of liquid resin that is brushed around the entire inside of the pipe. The resin is thick, meaning it sticks to the line on all sides, forming an even coating. The resin is then given ample time to dry, and we repeat the process to apply a secondary coat. Most pipe coating projects actually require anywhere from three to five coats, depending on the size of the pipe (larger pipes generally take more coats). Once the resin has built up to a layer around one millimeter thick, the pipe is reattached to your plumbing system when the job is done. This is a quick and simple solution that is preferable over digging up or relining pipes.

Here are just a few signs that your pipes could benefit from a pipe coating service:

• Exposed pipes that are discolored or stained
• Pipes with textural variances such as pits or dimples
• Flaking pipes
• Rust flakes in the water
• Discoloration in the water -black, brown, red
• Green corrosion at copper pipe joints
• Extensive leaking of plumbing in the house

Think you might benefit from a pipe coating service? Are your pipes showing signs of wear and tear? Contact Steve’s Plumbing & A/C Service today!