"Your trusted comfort partner for life!" Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining

Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining in Memphis, TN

LightRay UV-Cured CIPP Technology. No Digging Required.

When a sewer line cracks, corrodes, or lets roots in, most homeowners assume the fix means torn-up yards and days of disruption. It doesn’t have to. Smith's Plumbing, Heating & Air performs cured-in-place pipe lining in Memphis, TN using LightRay UV-cured CIPP technology, repairing damaged sewer lines from the inside without excavating your yard, driveway, or flooring.

The process works by inserting a resin-saturated liner into the damaged pipe. UV light then cures it in place, forming a seamless new pipe wall inside the original host pipe. With LightRay, that cure takes 10 minutes or less regardless of ambient temperature, keeping projects on schedule year-round. The resin is non-VOC, making it suitable for residential use.

We’ve served the Memphis area since 2010. Our founder holds a Master Plumbers License in Tennessee and Mississippi, and our entire team is fully licensed in Tennessee. More than 15 years of residential plumbing experience backs every inspection and installation we perform.

If you’re dealing with a slow drain, recurring backups, or a sewer line that hasn’t been inspected in years, call us at (901) 290-1110 or schedule online. We’re available 24 hours a day.

LightRay LR2 & LR3: Matched to Your Pipe Size

LightRay’s lineup covers the full range of residential pipe diameters, and we select the right system based on the pipe being repaired.

LightRay LR2

The LR2 is a pull-in-place system designed for 2-inch and 3-inch drain pipes. Its compact profile handles tight residential drain configurations that larger equipment can’t navigate.

LightRay LR3

The LR3 is a push-and-pull system sized for 4-inch through 12-inch pipes, covering the main sewer laterals that connect Memphis homes to the city line. Its packer is highly flexible, navigating bends, p-traps, and other confined sections without invasive access.

Faster installation means less time on-site and lower labor costs compared to traditional dig-and-replace methods. Before any lining begins, we run a sewer camera inspection to confirm pipe condition and locate the damage precisely. CIPP lining requires the host pipe to retain enough structural integrity to support the liner during curing. When a pipe has fully collapsed or deteriorated beyond that threshold, pipe bursting or open excavation may be the better path. We can tell you which option fits your situation before any work is authorized.

Once installed, the finished liner resists root intrusion, corrosion, and common household drain chemicals, which can extend the functional life of the repaired line.

WHAT MAKES US THE WISE CHOICE?

We have over 15 years in business serving the community.
We offer emergency appointments and are available 24/7.
We provide upfront pricing, so you know what you will pay.
We're locally owned and stay very involved in our community.

Why Memphis Homeowners Choose Smith's Plumbing, Heating & Air for Pipe Lining

Technology matters, but so does the team behind it. Our reputation in the Greater Memphis area is built on more than 5,000 five-star reviews and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We’ve been recognized as Best of Memphis and as a Wise Choice by Andy Wise, a locally vetted endorsement program that evaluates contractors on trustworthiness and quality of work.

Our technicians arrive in fully stocked service vans, ready to complete inspections and repairs without unnecessary return trips. We provide upfront pricing before any work begins. The $59 dispatch fee is waived when you proceed with the repair. Total Care Club members receive priority scheduling for sewer emergencies and have the dispatch fee waived automatically. For larger pipe lining projects, financing options are available.

What to Expect When You Call

Camera inspection first: We locate the damage, assess pipe condition, and confirm lining candidacy before recommending a solution.
Upfront estimate: You receive clear pricing before we begin. No surprises after the job is done.
LightRay installation: We select the correct LR2 or LR3 system for your pipe diameter, insert the liner, and UV curing completes in 10 minutes or less.
Post-installation verification: A final camera pass confirms the liner is seated correctly and the repair is complete.

Schedule Your Memphis Pipe Lining Inspection

Sewer line damage doesn’t get better on its own. A hairline crack becomes a root entry point. A root intrusion becomes a recurring blockage. The earlier we inspect, the more options you have. Smith's Plumbing, Heating & Air serves Memphis and the Greater Memphis area with 24-hour availability for sewer emergencies.

Call (901) 290-1110 to schedule a sewer camera inspection or discuss your pipe repair. You can also book online anytime.

Why Memphis Sewer Lines Are Prone to Damage

Memphis homes face a specific combination of soil conditions, pipe age, and tree biology that puts underground sewer lines under steady stress. Knowing what’s working against your pipes explains why so many homeowners find themselves needing trenchless sewer repair sooner than expected.

Aging Pipe Materials in Historic Neighborhoods

Homes built in Memphis before the 1970s commonly have vitrified clay or cast iron sewer laterals. Both materials hold up for decades, but they crack under soil pressure, corrode at joints, and develop gaps that allow root entry. These are precisely the conditions cured-in-place pipe lining is designed to address. Orangeburg pipe, a compressed wood-fiber material installed in some mid-20th-century Memphis homes, deteriorates and deforms over time. Homes with Orangeburg lines need an assessment to determine whether lining is viable or full replacement is required.

Loess Soil Movement

Memphis sits on a deep layer of loess, a wind-deposited silt found throughout the Mississippi River corridor. Loess expands when wet and contracts when dry, creating seasonal ground movement that stresses pipe joints and accelerates cracking. That cycle repeats every year and compounds damage that already exists in older lines.

Memphis’s Tree Canopy & Root Intrusion

The dense hardwood canopy throughout Memphis, including oak, elm, and magnolia, produces root systems that actively seek moisture. Open joints and cracks in aging sewer pipes are exactly the entry points those roots exploit, causing blockages that worsen each season. CIPP lining can seal hairline cracks, joint separations, and minor root intrusion points in pipes that still have structural integrity, helping limit further deterioration without disrupting your yard or hardscape.

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Smith’s has earned over 3,000 5-star reviews because we treat every home like our own.

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