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Drain relining in Khandallah: access on site
Relining does not always mean no digging. This Khandallah sewer-relining example shows local excavation around exposed pipework, with hoses and equipment at the access area.
A local sewer-relining job
This photograph comes from a completed sewer-relining job in Khandallah. It shows the access area during the work: an excavation around exposed pipework, with hoses and equipment in place.
What the photo shows. This is a look at site access, not a before-and-after CCTV report. It does not show the inside of the repaired drain.
A closer look at the access work
Local excavation
An open excavation is visible around the pipework. This is not an example of a completely no-dig installation.
Pipework and equipment
The photograph shows exposed pipework with hoses and equipment in the access area. It records part of the on-site process, not the full installation sequence or a measured test result.
Planning access for your drain
For your own repair, ask where access will be needed and how any disturbed ground or surfaces will be reinstated.
What this means for your property
Ask how the proposed repair will be accessed, whether local excavation is included and who will make good the affected area. This example cannot determine what is suitable for another drain: your pipe condition and access need their own assessment.
For a repair proposal, ask for the section being treated, the evidence supporting the repair choice and the inspection or handover information you will receive. Read our relining versus excavation guide and drain relining cost guide for questions to take into that discussion.
Discuss your Wellington drain repair. Call 021381382. Have your suburb, symptoms and any existing camera report ready. Service availability and the appropriate next step are confirmed when you call.