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Top-Hat & Lateral Joint Sealing
The Structural “Find & Fix” Solution for Critical UK Infrastructure
Sectors We Serve
The Challenge: Mitigating I&I and Asset Liability
In the UK’s ageing sewer network, the connection between a service lateral and the main pipe is a primary failure point. Displacement at these junctions leads to significant Inflow and Infiltration (I&I), which increases treatment costs and risks groundwater contamination. For Tier 1 Contractors managing Framework Agreements and Large Developers delivering new-build infrastructure, these leaks are a long-term liability that can lead to road subsidence and Section 104 adoption delays.
The Civil Connect Solution: UV-GRP Top-Hat Sealing
We provide the technical discipline of a Tier 1 provider with the agility of a specialist partner. Our Top-Hat Structural Seal utilizes a high-performance, UV-cured Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) liner.
The “Brim”: Seals the main pipe interface.
The “Crown”: Extends up to 300mm into the lateral. The result is a seamless, watertight, and root-proof junction that reinforces the host pipe, eliminating the need for costly and disruptive open-cut excavation.
Tier 1 Compliance & Governance
Civil Connect operates as a PLC with a robust “Safety First” culture. We bridge the gap between complex engineering and on-site delivery, providing:
Accredited Systems: Fully integrated management systems aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
Audit-Ready Data: Every installation is backed by an automated curing log and high-definition CCTV verification, ensuring total traceability for WRc and Water Authority standards.
Collaborative Working: We integrate into CDM 2015 structures, acting as a low-risk delivery partner for the UK’s leading construction titans.
Technical Excellence: Robotic UV Curing
Our delivery is powered by the latest in trenchless technology, designed to minimize footprint and maximize speed:
Precision Surface Prep: Robotic cutters clear mineral deposits and jagged edges to ensure a perfect mechanical bond.
Rapid UV Flash: Unlike traditional ambient-cure methods, our UV-GRP liners cure in minutes. This drastically reduces the need for extensive over-pumping and allows for immediate handover.
Versatile Range: Capable of sealing junctions in mainlines from 150mm to 600mm, including T-joints and 45° Y-connections.
Strategic Benefits for Developers & Authorities
We understand that project success is measured by more than just a repair. Civil Connect’s trenchless approach offers:
Zero Disruption: Avoid Section 50/Streetworks notices and the logistical challenges of road closures or utility diversions.
50-Year Design Life: Our UV-GRP materials are engineered to exceed the design life of new PVC assets, ensuring long-term structural integrity.
Environmental Responsibility: A cleaner, “greener” fix with significantly lower CO2 emissions and zero chemical runoff, supporting your project’s Net Zero targets.
Accelerated Adoption: High-quality seals ensure that drainage systems pass Water Authority inspections the first time, preventing delays in site handovers.
Connect with the Infrastructure Specialists
At Civil Connect, we unify technical surveying with physical rehabilitation. By using our “Find & Fix” philosophy, we de-risk your project by providing a single point of accountability from initial CCTV assessment to the final structural seal.
De-Risk Your Project. Protect Your Asset. Secure Your Handover.
Whether you are a Tier 1 Contractor managing a major framework, a Local Developer navigating the path to Section 104 adoption, or a Water Authority targeting I&I reduction, Civil Connect provides the technical certainty you require.
We don’t just provide a repair; we provide a certified structural solution that bridges the gap between a failed survey and a successful site handover.
Civil Connect PLC is registered in England as a public limited company Registered Number: 15368647
Registered Office: Cuckoo Wharf, Lichfield Road, Birmingham, England, B6 7SS
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