Drain Repairs
Repairs for cracked, broken, root-damaged and displaced drains, based on what a camera survey actually shows.
Surveys are particularly useful in Winchester’s older properties, where drains are often old, altered and near mature trees.
Problems we often see in Winchester
When customers in and around Winchester contact us about CCTV drain surveys, these are some of the most common issues:
- Root ingress from mature trees
- Unknown drain routes in altered period properties
- Pre-purchase checks on older homes
- Drains beneath planned extensions
What usually causes them
- Cracked or fractured pipes
- Root ingress at joints
- Displaced or open joints
- Sagging sections where water and debris collect
- Collapsed pipework
CCTV Drain Surveys across Winchester
Winchester’s housing stock includes a high proportion of period homes, and buyers are often keen to understand the condition of drains before committing. A pre-purchase survey can reveal cracked pipes, root ingress or displaced joints that would be expensive to fix later.
For current owners, a survey is the best way to diagnose recurring blockages or smells. In older properties, drains may have been extended or rerouted during past work, and records rarely exist. The camera shows where the pipes run and what condition they are in, which helps avoid unnecessary digging.
If you are planning an extension, a survey can also establish whether drains run beneath the proposed footprint.
What Clear Drainage does
Camera inspections that show the condition of a drain from the inside, so recurring problems and damage can be diagnosed accurately.
- See the actual condition of your drains rather than guessing.
- Identify the cause of recurring blockages and smells.
- Make informed decisions about repairs.
- Useful evidence when buying a property or planning building work.
When to call us
Get in touch if you notice any of the following at your Winchester property:
- A drain that has blocked more than once
- Persistent smells with no obvious cause
- Signs of subsidence or damp near a drain run
- Rats or other pests around the property
- Buying an older property or planning an extension