Blocked Drain Clearance and Investigation
Rapid clearance for blocked drains, plus CCTV investigation for recurring problems — because the same drain blocking again and again usually means more than just a blockage.
We clear blocked drains quickly using professional jetting and mechanical equipment. But equally importantly, we investigate why the drain blocked — because recurring blockages almost always point to a structural issue further down the line.
Common causes of blocked drains
- Fat, oil and grease build-up
- Wipes and foreign objects
- Tree root ingress
- Scale and mineral build-up
- Broken or cracked pipework
- Pitch fibre pipe deformation
- Collapsed pipe sections
Recurring blockages? It's not the blockage — it's the drain.
If a particular drain keeps blocking, the underlying pipe is almost always the real problem. Roots will keep returning to a cracked joint. Pitch fibre will keep restricting flow. A partially collapsed section will keep catching debris. Clearing the blockage doesn't fix the cause.
Our process
We clear the immediate blockage, then strongly recommend a CCTV survey if the blockage was severe, recurring or otherwise unexplained. From there we recommend the right repair — typically drain lining for cracks and root damage, with excavation only where genuinely necessary.
If your drain has blocked more than once, the real cost is paying for it to be cleared again next year. A CCTV survey now usually saves both the disruption and the bill later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers from professional UK drainage engineers.
Worried About Your Drains? Don't Wait Until They Collapse.
If you have recurring blockages, bad smells, slow drainage, signs of subsidence, damp patches, or old pitch fibre drains, it is better to inspect the problem early.