eDRAIN for sewers & drains | ePIPE - Pipe Restoration Inc.

How It Works

How to Fix Root Intrusion in Drain Pipes

Drain lines, like water lines, deteriorate. This can lead to a number of issues, including root intrusion. That’s the bad news. The good news is they can be restored in place. With our eDRAIN® technology, we can repair and restore your pipes using minimally invasive lining solutions.

Section of a pipe showing inside blockage formed by tree roots.

Step 01

Cutting the Roots

Using our high-speed root cutter, we first clear any root intrusion in your drain pipes.

Cutaway view of a pipe with a red impeller blade inside and tree roots growing around it.

Step 02

Removing Buildup

Once the roots are cleared, we hydro jet the line using a high-pressure water jet to remove any sludge or buildup.

Close-up of a metal pipe with an orange interior lining labeled 'edrain'.

Step 03

Pipe Liner Installation

A liner is installed inside the existing pipe. Once cured, the new lining creates a fully rehabilitated, sealed pipe.

What To Expect

What to Expect for Your  eDRAIN Installation

Before our crew arrives, a member of our team will be in contact with you to discuss what is needed prior to the start of your restoration.

Step 01

Problem Diagnosis & Preliminary Testing

Our technicians arrive promptly on your scheduled appointment day, to get to work on diagnosis and testing.

Preliminary camera inspections are performed to field verify current pipe conditions.

Recommend the right solution, whether it’s our UV light cure lining system, our cured in-place (CIPP) inversion lining system, our versatile spray coating or even traditional replacement.

Diagram showing a blue hose connected to a gutter cleaning machine on a roof with clay tiles, directing debris down a pipe into a green area below.

Three workers in bright yellow shirts performing outdoor pipe maintenance near a house using specialized equipment.

Step 02

Preparation

Once we know what plumbing issues we’re dealing with and how to best tackle them, our team gets to work preparing the pipes for restoration.

The water system is turned off. Surrounding areas are covered and protected.

eDRAIN technicians set up equipment and prepare the work area for the lining process.

Pipes are thoroughly descaled and hydro-jetted to remove corrosion and buildup and prepare the inner pipe wall for proper drain-liner installation.

Step 03

System Application

Before we install the epoxy liner, our team gives the pipe one final cleaning. Depending on the drain-pipe restoration best suited to your needs, we then get to work.