What Does Drain Relining Cost in Melbourne? (Real 2026 Pricing, No Surprises)

Introduction

Drain relining is one of the most powerful tools in modern plumbing — but pricing is famously opaque. Some plumbers won’t quote until they’re standing in your yard. Here’s exactly what relining costs in Melbourne in 2026, and what changes the number.

Per-metre pricing

• Standard CIPP reline: $450–$650 per metre
• Pull-in-place spot reline: $700–$1,200 per metre (shorter sections)
• Patch repair (single fracture): $1,400–$2,800 fixed

Typical full-job pricing

• Small spot reline (1–2m): $1,800–$3,500
• Average residential reline (6–10m): $3,500–$7,500
• Larger run (10–20m or commercial): $7,500–$18,000

These ranges include CCTV pre and post-inspection, jetter cleaning, liner installation and a written warranty.

What changes the price

### Pipe diameter

100mm DN is standard. 150mm and 225mm cost more in materials and labour.

### Access

If we can work from existing inspection points, cost is lower. If we need to create access, add $400–$900.

### Bends

Liners can navigate bends, but very tight or multiple consecutive bends add labour.

What a fair quote should include

• Pre-installation CCTV with footage supplied to you
• High-pressure jetter cleaning of the host pipe
• Liner installation and cure time
• Robotic cutting of all junctions
• Post-installation CCTV showing the finished result
• Written warranty (25 years is industry standard)

FAQ

Is there VAT/GST included?

All prices we publish are GST-inclusive. Always confirm before signing.

How long is my drain out of action?

We’ll let you know exact downtime — usually 4–6 hours for the affected line. We schedule around your day.

Call-to-action

Want an exact relining quote? We’ll do a CCTV inspection first, then give you a fixed price — no per-metre surprises.