Drain Repairs
Drain lining and milling to repair collapsed or damaged drains across the south and east of England.
Certified contractors
Our team is fully certified and trained, using specialist equipment to repair and mill your drains.
50+ years experience
We leverage our years of industry expertise to help you save money and time on your project.
Free advice available
We’re happy to provide you with free advice and a free no-obligation quote - we’re here to help.Pre-demolition drain lining
When you are re-developing land with an existing public sewer connection, it’s important to consider early contractor involvement.
Teams like ours have the means to check the property’s sewer connections via CCTV drain survey to the public sewer before the initial demolition phase begins. The pipework’s condition and damage can be analysed, then the lines can be cleaned and cleared of blockages before being relined.
This is an essential step in the demolition process, as it protects ageing, damaged pipes from damage or collapse when heavy machinery begins working on the land above. Rubble, debris, and soil shifts can also harm or even crush old drainage systems beyond repair. Professional drain lining acts as a reinforcement of these pipes, helping them withstand movement from demolition and building work.
A pre-demolition drain lining service can save you thousands of pounds, as it ensures you won’t need to build entirely new sewer connections. As it’s a no-dig operation, it also saves you money in unnecessary groundwork.
You can also apply to connect the new development to the public sewer via an indirect connection.
- We advise a CCTV survey to properly evaluate the existing sewer connection.
- If the CCTV drainage survey shows defects, we can carry out pipe lining – either a localised patch repair, or the entire length of pipe to the public sewer.
- The CCTV footage of the re-lining can be submitted with the indirect application to the water authority (Thames Water, Anglian Water, or Southern Water).
Domestic drain repairs
It is not always evident on the surface, but a property’s drainage system may have cracks, displaced joints or root ingress from nearby trees. A CCTV drain survey can diagnose these hidden issues, helping to prevent foul odours, leaks and damp, and structural damage before they start.
While the thought of fixing underground pipes can feel daunting, there are convenient and cost-effective solutions available that avoid the need for expensive and disruptive digging.
- Drain lining: An excellent, no-dig repair alternative to traditional excavation that repairs damaged drains and pipes without breaking ground. We insert a resin-impregnated felt tube into the pipe and inflate it using air or water pressure. Once cured, it acts as an impenetrable shell within the pipe.
- Patch repairs: Conducted in a similar manner to drain lining, a silicate resin-impregnated fibreglass mat is inserted into the drain and inflated in the damaged area. It seals to the inside of the pipe, creating a solid, durable seal.
- Drain milling: Before patch repairs or full lining can be carried out, in some circumstances there may be stubborn pipe blockages like scale, concrete or failed liner material. Milling involves using specialist machinery and chains to grind away hardened obstructions so draining lining can take place.
Why choose Premier Drainage Solutions?
By choosing to work with Premier Drainage Solutions, you’ll benefit from a team of fully-certified professionals with over 50 years of industry experience. We are leaders in our field, which we prove time and time again in the way we conduct our work, the specialist equipment we use, and our commitment to outstanding customer service.
We work with a wide range of customers, helping diagnose and repair drain systems in all manner of circumstances. From pre-property-demolition preventative works to commercial drain repairs when structures are threatened, we have the kit and the know-how to approach each job with the precision and care that repairs require.
We are open to any and all questions you may have regarding drain repairs, drain lining, drain milling, and CCTV surveys, and are here to support you with advice and recommendations on what work your drains may require.
Drain Repair FAQs
What are the signs that a sewer connection is broken or a drain has collapsed?
There are several, easy-to-spot signs that a sewer connection or sewer line is blocked, damaged, broken, or fully collapsed:
- Toilet, plughole, and external drain backups – Look out for waste and/or surface water coming back up
- Gargling drains – Noisy, bubbling drains can be a sign that there’s an obstruction
- Multiple fixtures affected – If more than one fixture or plughole is backing up, there is likely a drainage system issue
- Persistent foul odours – Smelling sewer waste could indicate odours escaping through a damaged connection
- Very green patches of grass – Waste water is a natural fertiliser, so if an area of the property’s grass starts looking extra vibrant, there may be a leak
- Wet patches of ground – If the property’s grass or soil seems overly soggy, it’s likely the drain system is leaking below it
- Building material damage – Cracking walls and floors can indicate that the building’s foundations are wet from a leak and beginning to erode
While none of these alone indicates a broken sewer line or connection with certainty, it’s essential to consider calling in the professionals for an assessment. This is especially important with persistent or multiple signs.
Can a drain be repaired without digging up?
Yes, a method known as drain lining is a no-dig drain repair solution. The affected pipe is inspected, cleaned and/or milled, and lined all from aboveground using specialist equipment that only requires access to the drain to operate.
What is the best way to repair a broken sewer pipe?
It’s important not to attempt to repair a broken sewer pipe yourself. While it may be tempting to look up a video and get your hands dirty, sewer lines are far more complex than most people realise, and the damage someone without the right knowledge and equipment could cause is significant and incredibly costly.
The best way to repair a broken, damaged, or collapsed sewer pipe is to call professionals in to do the work. They can assess, inspect, and repair a sewer line with speed and efficiency, and very often, it can be done in a non-invasive way that reduces service costs further. Call us to talk through your suspected sewer line problems, and we can help you decide on the next steps.
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