Pitch Fibre Pipe Reforming & Relining
Pitch fibre pipes installed in 1950s–1975 UK homes blister, warp, and squash flat over time. Our specialist winching technology re-rounds squashed pitch fibre drains back to a full circular shape before installing a 10-year guaranteed structural liner. Call 0800 088 4258 for an expert camera assessment.
- Specialist hydraulic winches push squashed pitch fibre pipes back round
- Rotating chain reamers strip coal tar blisters and internal lumps
- Structural resin liner installed with a written 10-Year Guarantee
- Saves up to 70% compared to digging up driveways and gardens
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Step 1: Choose Your Service
Primary Focus:This service is required if your property was built between 1950 and 1975 and your drains keep blocking because the coal-tar pipes have blistered or squashed oval.
Alternative Services:If a pitch fibre pipe has crushed completely flat with zero internal void left for winching cables, targeted Open-Trench Excavation is required.
Fix Squashed 1960s Pitch Fibre Pipes Without Digging
Pitch fibre pipes were made from wood pulp impregnated with coal tar and installed across millions of UK homes from 1950 to 1975. Over decades, water absorption causes the tar layers to blister and squash flat under the weight of the ground above.
In the past, fixing pitch fibre meant digging massive open trenches through driveways, patios, and garden lawns. Our specialist winching machinery reforms the pipe from the inside.
We pull a steel reforming head through the pipe under hydraulic pressure to push squashed pipe walls back to a full round shape. We ream away internal blisters and invert a tough resin liner inside, backed by our written 10-Year Guarantee.
Engineering Diagnostic & Process Diagram
Verified UK standards diagram illustrating pipeline mechanics and technical execution.
Signs Your Home Has Failed Pitch Fibre Pipes
Common warning signs in properties built between 1950 and 1975.
Blisters inside pitch fibre pipes catch toilet paper and solids, causing constant recurring blockages.
An HD camera check shows the pipe has lost its round shape and is squashed oval under soil weight.
Internal blisters swell inward, narrowing a 100mm pipe down to 50mm or less.
A surveyor flags pitch fibre material and deformation during a house purchase survey.
Complete Pitch Fibre Restoration
Full trenchless repair for failed pitch fibre runs.
Restores original round interior profile without digging.
Seals the reformed pipe permanently against future ground pressure.
Provides long-term peace of mind and satisfies home insurance providers.
- Reforming requires an existing internal void for winching cables to pass through.
- Pipes that have completely crushed flat with zero void require open-cut excavation.
Our engineering methods, no-dig lining specifications, and off-mains waste operations comply with statutory UK drainage codes and environmental guidelines:
Pitch Fibre Pipe Reforming & CIPP Lining Guidelines
Published by: National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC)
View Statutory Standard Source↗UK Building Regulations Approved Document H — Drainage and Waste Disposal
Published by: HM Government Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
View Statutory Standard Source↗
Our 3-Step Pitch Fibre Reforming Process
Clean, precise winching and structural lining.
HD CCTV Diagnostic Check
We run a camera down the pipe to measure deformation percentages and inspect incoming branch connections.
De-blistering & Hydraulic Winching
High-speed chain heads ream out coal tar blisters before a heavy steel bullet is winched through to re-round the pipe.
10-Year Guaranteed Relining
We invert a resin liner into the re-rounded pipe and cure it rigid, permanently locking the round shape.
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Pitch Fibre Reforming Across Dorset, Hampshire & Berkshire
Restoring 1960s pitch fibre drains in Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, and Reading.
Dorset Council & BCP Council (BH, DT)
Hampshire County Council (SO, PO, RG, GU)
BCP Council (BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, BH10, BH11)
BCP Council (BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17)
Southampton City Council (SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19)
Portsmouth City Council (PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6)
Winchester City Council (SO21, SO22, SO23)
BCP Council (BH23)
New Forest District Council & Hampshire County Council (BH24)
Dorset Council (BH21)
How We Help You Get Your Drain Fixed
Follow our simple, transparent 4-step enquiry process to request assistance.
Tell Us Your Problem
Tell us what is happening with your blocked drain, toilet, or pipe.
Pick Your Location
Select Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Christchurch, or Ringwood.
Get a Fixed Price
Get a clear, honest fixed price quote before we start with no callout fee.
Local Engineer Arrives
Our local engineer arrives with high-pressure jetters and camera gear.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pitch Fibre Reforming
Clear, factual answers regarding pitch fibre pipe reforming across Dorset & Hampshire.
Fix Your Pitch Fibre Drains Without Digging
Call 0800 088 4258 or request a callback online for a specialist pitch fibre camera assessment.