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Trenchless Robotic Cutter for Re-opening of Lateral Drain Connections

Reopening lateral drain connections

Trenchless Drain Repair Services - Clearing Lateral Flow

Project name – Using Robotic Cutter for Reopening connections following UV liner installation.
Equipment Used – Prokasro 1.7
Pipe diameter – 225mm 

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Emergency Robotic Cutter to Reopening of Lateral Drain Flow – We were contacted by our client as a matter of urgency following the installation of a 60-metre x 225 mm UV liner. Following the installation of the liner, they began to reopen the 19x live lateral connections using their own cutter. Unfortunately, their cutting unit broke down, meaning the connections were not fully reopened. This was on a main road, and the client was facing time constraints with traffic management as well as the surrounding properties backing up.

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We attended the site the following morning with our Prokasro 1.7 lateral cutting drill unit. We utilised a range of robotic cutting, piercing, reopening and cleaning heads to fully reopen each junction using lateral robotic cutting expertise. This was completed in conjunction with our client’s survey team to ensure they were happy with the robotic cutter works we carried out.

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Not only did we manage to reopen each connection using a robotic cutter before any blockages could occur, but we also managed to work within our clients' time constraints – helping them to avoid any additional charges due to the unforeseen breakdown while keeping their client happy!

What is Trenchless Drain Repair and Trenchless Drain Cutting?
Trenchless drain repair is a modern, minimally invasive plumbing solution that fixes or replaces damaged underground drain and sewer pipes without the need for extensive digging or trenching. Traditional methods require excavating large trenches across your yard, driveway, or landscaping, causing major disruption, high restoration costs, and days or weeks of mess. In contrast, trenchless technology accesses pipes through just one or two small entry points, preserving your property while delivering long-lasting results.

How Trenchless Drain Repair Works
The process typically begins with a sewer camera inspection to diagnose cracks, root intrusion, corrosion, leaks, or collapses. Technicians then use advanced techniques like pipe lining (cured-in-place pipe, or CIPP): a flexible resin-coated liner is inserted into the existing pipe to form a seamless, jointless new pipe inside the old one, restoring structural integrity without removing the damaged pipe.
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Trenchless Robotic Cutting for Drain & Sewer Pipes

Obstruction Removal from Drains
Professional reopening of lateral connections (also known as 'lateral reinstatement') is a critical step in modern trenchless sewer rehabilitation and CIPP sewer lining projects. After installing a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner to repair damaged main sewer lines or drains, the liner naturally covers and seals off existing lateral connections (service lines from homes, businesses, or properties). Our expert team precisely reopens these blocked connections to restore full wastewater flow without digging up yards, driveways, or roads.

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Robotic Cutters
This no-dig lateral reinstatement method minimises disruption, eliminates costly excavation, prevents infiltration/inflow (I&I), reduces the risk of backups or SSOs, and extends the lifespan of your sewer system. Our precision lateral connection reopening services deliver fast, durable results that comply with industry standards.
Need expert lateral reinstatement after sewer relining? 
Contact our trenchless specialists today for free quotes on professional sewer lateral reconnection and drain rehabilitation services.
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