Drainage Services Greenwich
Blocked drain clearance, CCTV surveys and no-dig relining across Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton and Blackheath.
Fixed price agreed first
You know the cost before we start work.
All of Greenwich
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 Greenwich drains fail
Greenwich housing is dominated by period conversions, post-war estates and new riverside towers. The mix of Victorian conversions, post-war estates, and modern towers often creates complex drainage networks, where older shared clay pipes from conversions can conflict with newer systems.
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 Greenwich
- 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 Greenwich
Shared Clay Pipe Failure
In Greenwich's period conversions, original shared clay drainage pipes serving multiple flats are common. These brittle pipes are prone to root intrusion, ground movement fractures, and joint failure. When one flat's drainage fails, it often reveals a systemic issue affecting the entire building's shared system, requiring a coordinated approach.
System Interface Conflicts
Complex drainage networks arise where older systems from conversions connect to newer estate or tower block infrastructure. Misaligned pipe materials, diameter changes, and differing gradients at these junctions create frequent blockages and flow restrictions. These conflicts are a hallmark of the borough's layered development history.
Collapsed Sections Under Gardens
Post-war estates and period homes often have long drainage runs beneath gardens and landscaped areas. The clay or early plastic pipes in these sections are vulnerable to collapse from soil pressure or root damage. Traditional excavation would require extensive garden reinstatement, which our methods avoid.
Corroded Internal Pipework
In many properties, especially conversions and older estates, internal cast iron or galvanised steel waste pipes within walls and floors are subject to severe internal corrosion and pitting. This leads to leaks inside the property structure, requiring repair with minimal disruption to internal finishes.
What we do
Drainage services in Greenwich
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
Areas we cover in Greenwich
Where we work
Greenwich coverage map
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Drainage in Greenwich — FAQs
How quickly can you attend a blocked drain in Greenwich?
Same-day appointments are usually available in Greenwich, 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich visit, formatted for conveyancers and loss adjusters.
Which parts of Greenwich do you cover?
All of it — including Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton, Blackheath. We cover every London borough, so coverage never depends on which side of a postcode line you live.
Read before you book
Drainage guides
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