Practical drainage guidance

Drain advice, without the waffle.

Understand common drain problems, what different methods do and when a closer inspection may be worthwhile.

01Recurring blockages

Why does my drain keep blocking?

Understand the common causes of recurring blocked drains and when a CCTV drain survey can help identify an underlying fault.

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02Spot the problem early

Warning signs of a blocked drain

Learn the warning signs of a blocked drain, what several affected fittings can mean and what to do before wastewater backs up.

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03See what is underground

A practical guide to CCTV drain surveys

Find out what a CCTV drain survey can show, when it is useful and why a drain may need clearing before inspection.

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04Professional drain cleaning

How high-pressure drain jetting works

A practical guide to high-pressure drain jetting, the build-up it can remove and when further inspection may be needed.

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05Real drainage case study

Why did the drain stay half full after jetting?

An anonymised drainage case: jetting removed debris, but standing water exposed a flat pipe section and a dropped plastic-to-clay joint that needed repair.

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06Cheadle project case study

New drain installation in Cheadle

Photos from a new drain installation in Cheadle, showing underground pipework, branch connections and a grated gully fitted in a narrow side passage.

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