Failed Liner Removal

Our team has the expertise to assess the situation and remove the failed liner with precision

Expert Failed Liner Removal Service

When a trenchless pipe lining installation fails, it can create severe flow restrictions, hard blockages, and long term structural risk. Failed liners may collapse, wrinkle, shift, or delaminate when curing, calibration, or installation is performed incorrectly. The result is a pipeline that performs worse than before, leading to backups, infiltration, and repeat service calls.

Trenchless Today provides failed liner removal as a specialized service, using advanced cutting and robotic equipment to extract defective liners with precision. The objective is to remove the obstruction without compromising the host pipe, then restore a clean, stable pathway so the line can be properly repaired or relined.

Failed liner removal is often required when a liner has cured out of round, folded over on itself, bridged across transitions, or separated from the pipe wall. Once removed, the line can be reinspected to confirm conditions and determine the correct next step, whether that is a targeted repair, reinstatement work, or a full reline.

Importance of Failed Liner Removal Services

Collapsed or poorly installed liners can block the flow of wastewater, causing backups, flooding, and costly property damage. Failed liner removal is a specialized service that restores proper flow and prepares the pipe for successful rehabilitation. Our team uses precision robotic cutting tools and trenchless removal methods to extract defective liners without damaging the host pipe.

Once removed, we inspect the pipe with a high-resolution sewer camera to assess its condition and determine the best path forward—whether that’s a new liner installation, point repair, or full replacement. Don’t risk further damage—hire experienced professionals who understand the complexities of failed liner extractions.

Signs You Have A Collapsed Sewer Line

When a sewer pipe or liner collapses, it provides these telltale signs that you need immediate failed liner removal services:

Slow drains
Pooled water on the property
Vigorous or unusually green grass
Foul odors
Interior mold or mildew growth
Slab, foundation, or wall cracks
Sewage puddles on the property or lowest level of the building

Failed Liner Removal Experts

Our trenchless pipe rehabilitation experts have over 40 years of combined experience identifying and removing botched CIPP liner installations. We use advanced reinstatement cutters like Dancutter, Picote, and robotic milling systems to remove collapsed, deformed, or poorly cured liners that obstruct flow or compromise pipe integrity. Whether it’s a full-length liner failure or a partial delamination, we have the tools and expertise to cut, extract, and restore service with minimal disruption.

If the host pipe is too damaged for re-lining, we offer trenchless spot repairs, full pipe bursting, or open-cut replacement when necessary. All our services are backed by a satisfaction guarantee, and our locally owned and operated company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

Failed Liner Removal FAQs

How Long Does Sewer Liner Removal Take?

The duration required for a sewer liner removal depends on several factors, including the pipe’s length and diameter, whether or not the pipe has also collapsed and the cause of the liner failure. In most cases, the liner removal process takes one to two days to complete.

What Process Will You Use to Remove the Failed Liner?

We evaluate the failed liner and the pipe to determine the best trenchless services or removal methods. If the liner rippled or didn’t form a complete bond, we apply steam or hot air to loosen it from the pipe, then we pull the liner out. Milling, hydro jetting and robotic cutters offer additional options for removal of the failed liner.

Can You Repair a Failed Liner?

In some cases, a trenchless service provider can repair a failed liner and retry the installation and curing process. If the liner is beyond repair but the pipe can accept a new liner, we offer that option.

Let Us Know How We Can Be of Help

For more information about the removal of failed pipe liners or our other services in your area, reach out to us at Trenchless Today. Call our team or fill out the form to schedule an appointment.