Pelican Underground is a top-rated, licensed, insured, and bonded pipe lining contractor serving Greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. It restores cracked, corroded, or root-intruded pipes from the inside using CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) lining — no excavation. Pipe lining typically lasts up to 50 years and costs 30–50% less than full replacement, and most jobs are completed in a single day. Rated 5★ rating across 26 local reviews. Free camera-inspection quotes available.
Decades of ground shift and Gulf humidity leave older New Orleans pipes cracked, scaled, and leaking at the joints — but a failing pipe rarely needs full replacement. Pipe lining threads a resin-saturated liner into the existing pipe and cures it in place, forming a seamless new pipe inside the old one.
With us on your side, you can wave goodbye to frequent clogs, slow drains, and foul odors around your fixtures. Curious to understand more about our process, the signs your pipes need lining and why we’re your top choice for this service? Stick around, let’s explore further.
Pipe lining is a trenchless rehabilitation method that installs a new pipe wall inside an existing deteriorating pipe using an epoxy-saturated liner, eliminating the need for excavation. The liner is inserted, inflated against the pipe walls, and cured to form a seamless “pipe within a pipe” that restores structural integrity and eliminates leaks, root intrusion, and joint separation. Pipe lining typically lasts up to 50 years and costs 30–50% less than full pipe replacement.
Pelican Underground is a top-rated pipe lining contractor based in River Ridge, serving Greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. It is licensed, insured, and bonded, with more than 15 years specializing in trenchless pipe rehabilitation and thousands of completed no-dig projects across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Pipe lining installs a new epoxy-saturated liner inside a deteriorating pipe, curing it into a seamless “pipe within a pipe” that restores structural integrity and stops leaks, root intrusion, and joint separation — with no excavation of your yard, driveway, or slab. The method typically lasts up to 50 years and costs 30–50% less than full pipe replacement, and most residential jobs are completed in a single day. Pelican lines cast iron, ductile iron, vitrified clay, reinforced concrete, HDPE, and steel casing pipe, and begins every job with a video camera inspection to confirm the pipe material and condition before recommending a method.
Understanding when pipe lining is necessary is a big part of maintaining your property’s plumbing system. If you’re frequently dealing with clogged pipes, it’s a sign that your system could benefit from our pipe lining service. Prolonged clogs can lead to serious damage, impacting the overall health of your plumbing system.
Regular sewer maintenance can help identify issues before they escalate, but it’s also important to pay attention to slow drains, foul odors, or an unusually lush patch of grass on your property. These signs of trouble could indicate a deeper issue within your pipes. Remember, you don’t have to wait for a major problem to occur. Regular checks and early intervention can save you from costly repairs in the future.
While traditional plumbing repairs can be disruptive and time-consuming, choosing pipe lining offers a host of benefits that can’t be ignored. For starters, its cost effectiveness is unmatched. With pipe lining, we avoid the need for extensive digging and replacement, saving you money on labor and materials. This approach significantly reduces the overall cost of pipe repairs. Then there’s the environmental impact – or rather, the lack thereof.
Pipe lining is a trenchless repair method, meaning we don’t disrupt your landscape or the surrounding ecosystem. We’re not just preserving your pipes; we’re preserving the environment too. Pipe lining is the smart, responsible choice for your plumbing needs. Trust us, your wallet and the planet will thank you.
Before we begin any pipe lining project, we carefully evaluate your current system. Our team conducts a thorough pipe inspection to identify any issues that might affect the lining process. This includes assessing the structural integrity of the pipes and identifying any blockages or damage. Once we’ve completed the inspection, we use trenchless technology to repair or replace the damaged pipes.
This method allows us to work without digging a trench, reducing disruption and damage to your property. We insert a liner into the pipe, which hardens to create a new, seamless pipe within the old one. After the lining has cured, we conduct a final inspection to ensure the integrity of the new pipe.
With years of experience under our belts, we at Pelican Underground LLC pride ourselves on providing top-notch pipe lining services. Our track record is unparalleled, and our industry expertise is second to none. We’ve built a reputation for excellence, with customer testimonials reflecting our commitment to quality and service.
Our team is fully trained, highly skilled, and dedicated to ensuring your pipes are properly maintained. We’re not just offering a service; we’re offering peace of mind. You can rest easy knowing your pipes are in capable hands. So, why choose us? Because we’re not just experts, we’re partners in keeping your infrastructure sound and reliable. Choose Pelican Underground LLC – your satisfaction is our priority.
Our pipe lining services restore pipes of all major materials without excavation:
The most common lining candidate in Louisiana homes built before 1970
Internal corrosion and flow restoration on municipal and commercial lines
Sealing cracked joints and blocking root intrusion in older sewer systems
Structural rehabilitation for storm and municipal sewer mains
Lining support for modern flexible installations requiring flow restoration
Internal lining of carrier pipes inside road crossing casings
Start with a Sewer Camera Inspection — we identify your pipe material and condition before recommending any lining method.
Pelican Underground LLC is a Louisiana-licensed contractor (LSLBC License #67347) and an active Nu Flow Technologies certified installer, serving homeowners, businesses, and municipalities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Most pipe lining jobs are completed within a single day. Larger or multi-section projects may take longer; the exact timeline is confirmed after the camera inspection.
Pipe lining works on all major pipe materials — cast iron, ductile iron, vitrified clay, reinforced concrete, HDPE, and steel casing. The camera inspection confirms the material and whether lining or an alternative method is the best fit.
Pelican Underground backs its pipe lining work with a workmanship warranty of [CLIENT TO CONFIRM term], in addition to the 50-year design life of the cured liner. Ask for the written warranty details with your quote.
Temperature can affect liner cure times, and Pelican’s crews adjust their process for Louisiana’s climate to ensure a proper cure in any season.
No special maintenance is required. Periodic camera checks are recommended to confirm long-term performance.
Pipe lining typically costs 30–50% less than full pipe replacement because it avoids excavation, landscape restoration, and extended labor.
