Getting to the root cause of your drain blockage

If you read our regular news updates, you will know that we’ve got used to seeing all sorts of different causes of disruption to drainage systems. Most recently, we had another reminder of the force of nature.

Drain invasion

As Autumn arrives the number of calls from clients increases because the colder, wetter weather exposes the weaknesses in their drainage system. Over the drier summer months, it’s easy to forget about drain maintenance but when you notice slower flows and standing water, it’s time to get on top of your drainage issues.

That’s exactly what one of our clients did recently. When water was not draining away properly, they asked us to investigate. Our qualified engineer found a root mass had broken through the pipework and now lay lodged there. Immediate action was needed to stop the root mass from causing further damage and to resolve the drainage issue.

Fixed the same day

Whenever we receive a call we despatch our own engineers to investigate. In this instance we used our specialist CCTV equipment to take a closer look at the drain and make a quick assessment. It didn’t take us long in this case to see the extent of the damage caused by the roots.

We have several ways in which we can repair a drain and, because of the detailed information provided by the CCTV footage, we quickly determine the best approach. For this client we were able to complete an excavation of the pipework and install a replacement section, all on the same day. We also completed further preventative measures around the pipework to prevent it from breaking again.

You may be surprised how quickly we can fix your broken drainage, and with minimal disruption, so don’t be put off taking action sooner rather than later to help prevent a bigger problem building up.

Need help with blocked drains or sewers?

At Drain and Sewer Services we’ve been successfully inspecting, unblocking and cleaning drains, culverts and gullies for more than 50 years. Find out how we can help you, by calling 01252 312738 or by emailing info@drainandsewer.co.uk.

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I was most impressed with the speed, ability of service and respect shown by your engineer and will not hesitate to recommend your services.

DA, Camberly

I would like to thank you for the prompt and friendly service we received.

CW, Blackdown

I would like to pass on my appreciation for the prompt attendance to our recent drainage problem. My thanks go to both the management and site operatives for their hard work and their professionalism shown in dealing with these works.

TW, Aldershot Garrison

Thank you for the promptness of arrival at my address which was spot on 9.00am as arranged, and the helpful advice of you member of staff was also appreciated.

AD, Knaphill

A very good job done by your engineer-good guy and an asset to your company.

Mr R, Farnham

We would like to say that we were impressed with the standard of work and especially with the making good and leaving everything neat and tidy.

CA, Tadley

We would like inform that the service received by Drain and Sewer Services is fantastic. On behalf of the school, we take this opportunity to personally thank the two gentlemen who worked tirelessly, Chris Bagley and Michael Freeland for their professionalism, conduct, experience and knowledge displayed in carrying out their tasks on a day to day basis until the mission is completed.

Kingsley Vethakan, Facilities Manager, West Green Primary School