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Trenchless Consultancy Services

Specialists in Relining, Rehabilitation & Global Best-Practice Implementation

At BurrowTech, we provide specialist consultancy for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation across New Zealand. We combine global expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver solutions that are technically sound, aligned with recognised relining standards, and tailored to the unique challenges of every project.

From CCTV reviews to full rehabilitation planning, documentation, and onsite oversight, we partner with clients throughout the entire trenchless process—ensuring the right method is selected, designed, and executed for long-term asset performance.

No two pipelines behave the same. Ground conditions, flow characteristics, deterioration patterns, access constraints, asset materials, and environmental factors can vary dramatically between sites.

This means:

  • Every project has its own challenges
  • Every pipeline requires its own tailored approach
  • Trenchless methods must be matched precisely to the application
  • Poor method selection can lead to premature failure or unnecessary cost

Getting this right is not guesswork. It requires specialist trenchless knowledge, practical experience, and an understanding of how global best-practice translates into New Zealand’s unique conditions.

This is where BurrowTech excels.

ENGAGEMENT

  • Project Briefing
  • Scope Confirmation
  • Outcome Alignment
  • Information Review
  • Desktop Evaluation

DISCOVERY

  • CCTV Inspection
  • Condition Grading
  • Risk Identification
  • Defect Analysis
  • High Level SoW

DESIGN

  • Condition Reporting
  • Priority Assessment
  • Solution Options
  • Feasibility Review
  • Detailed Design Package

SUPPORT

  • Technical Guidance
  • Procurement Support
  • Project Coordination
  • Tender Evaluation

DELIVER

  • Design Packages
  • Contractor Documentation
  • Construction QA
  • Final Reporting
  • Training & Support

Our work follows internationally recognised relining standards, ensuring:

  • Defensible assessments
  • Robust engineering outcomes
  • High-quality and compliant installations
  • Long-term structural performance
  • Confidence for councils, engineers, and contractors

We apply these standards from the first CCTV review right through to final QA and sign-off.

CCTV Review & Condition Assessment

A successful rehabilitation plan starts with accurate information.

We provide:

  • Independent CCTV interpretation
  • Condition grading
  • Defect analysis
  • Rehabilitation recommendations
  • Feasibility for trenchless methods

We remove uncertainty so you can make informed decisions.

Method Selection & Feasibility

Different trenchless systems serve different purposes.

We assess:

  • Suitability of each method for your asset
  • Host pipe condition & operational needs
  • Access, flow management, and staging requirements
  • Risks and constructability challenges

Our role is to provide clear guidance on what will work—and what won’t.

Project Planning & Documentation

We produce detailed, contractor-ready documentation, including:

  • Technical specifications
  • Scope of works
  • Detailed reports
  • QA and testing requirements
  • As-built and compliance documentation

Everything is designed to align with standards and streamline delivery.

On-Site Oversight & Quality Assurance

We remain involved throughout the installation process to ensure:

  • Correct material selection and preparation
  • Liner, resin, curing, and equipment compliance
  • Quality assurance checks at all key stages
  • Verification, testing, and final sign-off

We ensure the work is not just completed—but completed correctly.

BurrowTech works closely with trenchless innovators, manufacturers, and specialists around the world.

We bring back proven techniques, advanced equipment knowledge, and best-practice guidance—and adapt it for New Zealand’s networks, geology, and regulatory environments.

This global connection ensures your project benefits from the most modern, efficient, and durable solutions in the trenchless industry today.

Different trenchless methods suit different applications. We help you understand which system will deliver the best result for your pipeline, budget, and desired service life.

Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP)
A structural liner installed within the existing pipeline, cured with steam, water, or UV light.

Spiral Wound Lining
A continuous PVC or composite profile wound into place, ideal for large diameters and live-flow installation.

Fold-and-Form Lining
A folded thermoplastic liner inserted into the pipe, then expanded with heat to form a tight, close-fit solution.

Slip Lining
Insertion of a new pipe into the old one—simple, reliable, and ideal for significantly deteriorated assets.

Pipe Reaming & Pipe Bursting
Fracturing or removing the host pipe while installing a replacement pipe, often used when upsizing is required.

Patch Repairs
Targeted structural repairs for isolated defects without full relining.

Structural & Manhole Repairs
Advanced coatings and repair systems to strengthen chambers, manholes, and associated structures.

Let’s Build Smarter, Longer-Lasting Infrastructure

If you’re planning trenchless relining, assessing pipeline condition, or exploring rehabilitation options, BurrowTech is your dedicated specialist partner.

It’s our mission to simplify the difficult. If you’re putting pipe rehabilitation projects in the ‘too hard basket’ you need BurrowTech.