Lateral Reinstatement
After lining, a robotic cutter reopens every branch connection from inside the new pipe, so every drain on the line works again.
The details, in plain English.
A liner covers the whole pipe, including the openings where branch lines connect. A remote-controlled robotic cutter, guided by a camera, cuts a precise opening at each connection so wastewater can flow in again.
We know where each connection is from the pre-lining camera run, and we confirm every opening on the final video. Clean, sized cuts matter: they keep flow smooth and keep the liner edges sealed.
Best for
- Every CIPP project with connections
- Mainlines with many laterals
- Multi-family buildings
- Complex junctions
What you get with this service.
Precise openings
Cut to the connection size.
Camera-guided
We see each cut.
Edges sealed
Clean cuts keep the liner tight.
Verified
Every connection is on the final video.
From first look to finished pipe.
- 1
Map connections
From the pre-lining camera run.
- 2
Position the cutter
At each opening.
- 3
Cut and clean
Open and trim.
- 4
Verify
Camera each connection.
Questions, answered
What if a connection is missed?
The final camera run checks every connection, and any that is not fully open is reopened before we finish.
Can you reinstate small connections?
Yes. Cutters handle common lateral and branch sizes.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 800-224-9245. We schedule a free camera inspection, show you the footage and send a written estimate.
How long does it take?
Most home repairs are finished in about a day. Longer runs, commercial lines and complex sites take longer, and we give you the schedule before we start.
Related services
Lateral Lining (Main-to-House)
Reline the private lateral from the cleanout to the street connection.
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Post-Lining Camera Verification
Proof of a good repair: a final camera run after the liner cures.
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Ready to see what is inside your pipe?
Send the form for a free camera inspection and a written estimate, or try the Pipe Problem Finder first.