Stormwater help in Central Florida
Stormwater Pipe Repair in Orlando, FL
Tell us what is happening. We will find the cause, explain your options, and handle stormwater pipe repair with care.
65+ years serving Central Florida
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Service Overview
Stormwater Pipe Repair With Clear Answers Before Work Begins
Underground stormwater pipes are out of sight, but when they fail, the damage is anything but invisible. Sinkholes open up. Pavement sags. Flooding worsens. And the longer a cracked or collapsed pipe goes unrepaired, the more the surrounding soil erodes and the more expensive the fix becomes.
Lapin Services diagnoses and repairs underground stormwater pipes for residential, commercial, and municipal properties across Orlando and Central Florida. We use camera inspection to confirm the exact location and nature of the damage before any work begins — then apply the right repair method for the pipe type and failure, from CIPP lining to targeted spot repair to open excavation. Licensed. Permitted. Done right.
Problems We Solve
Common Stormwater Pipe Repair Problems We Fix
You do not have to diagnose the problem yourself. These are common issues we help confirm, explain, and repair.
Root Intrusion Into Pipe Joints
Tree and shrub roots seek out moisture and force their way into pipe joints over time. Once inside, they expand, crack the pipe walls, and eventually cause partial or full blockages that back up the entire drainage system.
Corrosion and Pipe Wall Deterioration
Corrugated metal pipe (CMP) is especially vulnerable to corrosion in Florida's acidic soils. As the pipe walls thin and pit, structural integrity fails — leading to collapse, sediment infiltration, and sinkholes above the pipe.
Soil Settlement and Pipe Offset
When the soil around a buried pipe shifts or settles unevenly, pipe sections separate at joints or become misaligned. Offset joints allow water to escape into the surrounding soil, accelerating erosion and undermining surface support.
Construction or Excavation Damage
Heavy equipment, nearby excavation, and utility installation work can crack or crush stormwater pipes without anyone realizing it — until flooding or surface depressions appear weeks or months later.
Joint Failure and Infiltration
Even in concrete and HDPE pipe systems, joint seals degrade over time. Failed joints let stormwater escape into surrounding soil — and let groundwater and sediment infiltrate the pipe — reducing capacity and destabilizing the surface above.
When to Call
Signs Your Stormwater System Needs Professional Attention
If you notice any of these signs, call Lapin. We will find the cause and explain what needs to happen next.
Sinkholes or Surface Depressions
Depressions, soft spots, or sinkholes forming above a buried pipe alignment are a strong indicator of pipe failure. As water escapes through cracks or joints, it washes away surrounding soil and the surface above it begins to collapse.
Pavement Cracking or Settlement Along a Drain Line
Asphalt or concrete that cracks, buckles, or settles in a linear pattern — especially across a parking lot or along a roadway — often follows the path of a failing underground storm pipe beneath it.
Flooding in Areas That Previously Drained Properly
If stormwater is backing up, pooling, or not clearing as quickly as it used to after rain events, a partially collapsed or blocked underground pipe is a likely cause.
Erosion Channels or Washouts Near Drainage Structures
Visible erosion beside catch basins, manholes, or outfalls indicates that water is escaping through failed pipe walls or joints and carrying surrounding soil away with it.
Sediment or Debris Appearing at Outfalls
Unusual amounts of sediment, clay, or pipe fragments discharging at outfall points can signal that pipe walls are degrading or that joints have separated and are pulling in surrounding soil.
Our Process
What to Expect From Your Stormwater Pipe Repair Visit
Tell us what is happening. We arrive prepared, explain the work clearly, and give clear pricing before work begins.
Step 1
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call or request service. You do not have to know exactly what failed; describe what you see, smell, hear, or need done.
Step 2
We Find the Cause
A Lapin technician or crew checks the issue, reviews the project, and explains what needs to be done in plain language.
Step 3
You Approve the Work
You get clear pricing and options before work begins, so you can make a confident decision.
Step 4
We Handle It With Care
We complete the approved work, respect your home, business, or jobsite, and keep you informed.
Step 5
We Stand Behind the Job
Before we leave, we confirm the work, answer questions, and make sure you know what to expect next.
Why Lapin
Why Central Florida Chooses Lapin for Stormwater Pipe Repair
Our name is on every job. We respect your time, budget, property, and trust.
65+ Years of Experience
Lapin has served Central Florida since 1958. Our name is on every job, and we do the work in a way we can stand behind.
Clear Communication
We explain what we find, what it means, and what your options are before work begins.
Respect for Your Property
We protect the home, business, property, or jobsite and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
The Right Team for the Work
We handle plumbing, septic, drains, sewer, underground utilities, commercial service, and serious project work.
Care When It Matters
Every call affects a family, tenant, customer, business, property, or project. We do not take that lightly.
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FAQs
Stormwater Pipe Repair FAQs
How do you find the exact location of a damaged stormwater pipe?
We use camera inspection to run a video feed through the pipe and identify the precise location, type, and extent of damage — before any digging happens. This prevents unnecessary excavation and ensures the repair targets the actual failure.
What types of stormwater pipe do you repair?
We repair reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE), and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) — the three most common underground stormwater pipe materials in Central Florida.
What is CIPP pipe lining and when is it used?
CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) lining installs a resin-saturated liner inside the existing pipe and cures it in place, creating a new structural pipe wall without full excavation. It’s commonly used for cracked, corroded, or root-damaged pipes where the host pipe still has adequate structural shape.
Can stormwater pipes be repaired without digging up the surface?
In many cases yes. CIPP pipe lining and joint sealing methods repair pipes from the inside, eliminating or minimizing excavation. For severe collapses or offset pipe sections, targeted spot excavation may still be required — but camera inspection tells us which approach is right before we start.
What causes sinkholes to form above underground stormwater pipes?
When a pipe cracks or a joint fails, stormwater escapes into the surrounding soil. Over time, that water erodes the soil from the inside out, creating a void that eventually causes the surface above to collapse. Sinkholes near drainage structures almost always point to a pipe or joint failure below.
Do stormwater pipe repairs require permits in Orlando?
Structural repairs and work involving excavation typically require permits. Lapin handles all permitting and schedules required county inspections so you’re fully covered.
Can you repair stormwater pipes on commercial or HOA properties?
Yes. We repair underground stormwater pipes on commercial sites, industrial properties, HOAs, and large-scale developments throughout Orlando and Central Florida.
Do you service all of Central Florida?
Yes. We serve Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida region including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties.
Schedule Service
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call Lapin or request service. We will get the right team moving, explain your options, and handle the work with care.