Drainage Services Ealing
Blocked drain clearance, CCTV surveys and no-dig relining across Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Southall and Greenford.
Fixed price agreed first
You know the cost before we start work.
All of Ealing
Same-day and next-day cover across the whole borough.
CCTV survey reports
Dated footage and written reports for insurers and buyers.
Fully equipped vans
Jetting, CCTV and relining kit on every visit.
Local knowledge
How Ealing drains fail
Ealing housing is dominated by Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis and purpose-built maisonettes. The Edwardian terraces and 1930s semis in the area are typically served by original clay pipework, which is vulnerable to cracking and root ingress from the mature street trees common to such developments.
Knowing the local building stock matters: it tells us what pipe material and depth to expect, and which method will clear or diagnose the problem fastest — before we arrive.
Covered in Ealing
- Blocked and slow-running drains
- CCTV surveys for house purchase and insurance
- No-dig relining of damaged pipes
- Root ingress and root cutting
- Manhole and inspection chamber repair
- Emergency drain call-outs
Three methods, one visit
High-pressure jetting
Blasts grease, silt and root growth from pipe walls without digging.
CCTV survey
A camera on rods or a crawler unit records the pipe condition end to end.
No-dig relining
A resin liner is cured inside the damaged pipe instead of excavating it.
Common drainage problems in Ealing
Clay Pipe Failure
The Edwardian terraces and 1930s semis prevalent across Ealing are typically serviced by original clay drainage pipes. This century-old material becomes brittle over time, prone to cracking from ground movement and crushing under modern loads. These fractures then allow soil ingress and create the perfect entry point for root systems from the area's many mature street trees.
Root Ingress in Older Estates
The established gardens and tree-lined streets characteristic of Ealing's housing stock pose a persistent drainage threat. Roots from these mature trees seek out moisture and nutrients, infiltrating the smallest cracks or joints in ageing clay pipes. Once inside, they rapidly expand, creating dense blockages that can cause complete drain failure and recurrent backups.
Joint Failure in Original Systems
Original drainage systems in these period properties used traditional, often mortar-based, jointing methods between pipe sections. Decades of ground settling and thermal cycling weaken these joints, leading to separation and leaks. This misalignment allows surrounding soil to wash into the pipe, creating a partial blockage that gradually worsens and undermines the pipe bedding.
Collapsed Sections Under Drives
Many properties have seen original front gardens converted to paved driveways, placing increased static and dynamic loads on the underlying clay drains. These pipes, not designed for such pressure, can suffer from crushing or collapse, especially where the original bedding material has washed away through failing joints. This creates a severe, localised blockage that traditional rodding cannot bypass.
What we do
Drainage services in Ealing
Drain Clearance
Trenchless Drain Clearance
Jetting
Trenchless Drain Jetting
CCTV Survey
Trenchless Drain Diagnosis
Drain Relining
Trenchless Drain Repair
Root Cutting
No-Dig Root Removal
Manhole Repair
No-Dig Manhole Repair
Blocked Toilets
Trenchless Toilet Clearance
Emergency Call-Out
Trenchless Emergency Response
Drain Repair
Trenchless Drain Repair
Where we work
Ealing coverage map
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Drainage in Ealing — FAQs
How quickly can you attend a blocked drain in Ealing?
Same-day appointments are usually available in Ealing, and next-day almost always. If a drain is actively backing up, tell us when you book — active blockages are prioritised.
Do you charge if the job takes longer than expected?
No hidden extras. Every visit in Ealing is quoted before we start, and the price is agreed for the job, not billed by the hour after the fact.
Can you provide a CCTV survey report for a house purchase or insurer?
Yes — dated CCTV survey footage and a written defect report are available for every Ealing visit, formatted for conveyancers and loss adjusters.
Which parts of Ealing do you cover?
All of it — including Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Southall, Greenford. We cover every London borough, so coverage never depends on which side of a postcode line you live.
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