Pitch Fibre Pipe Restoration & Repair

Using specialist pitch fibre pipe re-rounding equipment we can install a structural liner, strengthening the re-rounded original pipe.

Contact our friendly team today on 01865 587086 to learn more and discuss your requirements.

What are Pitch Fibre pipes?

Pitch fibre drainage pipes were introduced in the 1940s and were used extensively until the 1970s. They were thought at the time to be the latest wonder material, being cheaper than fired clay pipes, and also lightweight and easy to handle. They were made from wood fibre impregnated with coal tar.

They performed adequately when dealing with normal wastewater, however, they have been found to react badly when subjected to large quantities of hot water, oils and fats which can soften the tar and cause deformation and leaks. The design life of pitch fibre pipes has been estimated at 40 years, meaning that most have reached the end of their life expectancy. In severe cases they can collapse, blocking the drain run.

Repair solution

Using specialist pipe re-rounding equipment we are able to insert a re-rounding pig attached to a winch and reform these pipes, which allows us to install a structural liner strengthening the re-rounded original pipe.

Areas We Cover

From our centralised head office in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, we are able to provide fast response times for Pipe Re-Rounding across a number of surrounding counties including Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, London, Northamptonshire, Surrey, Warwickshire, and Wiltshire.

We also now have an office in Cardiff serving south & mid Wales and the counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands.

Need help further field? Not a problem – Contact our friendly team on 01865 587086 to discuss your requirements.

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