Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Caterham

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing for Caterham (CR3) properties

The blockages we see most in Caterham are wet wipes and sanitary items blocking the main lateral, displaced joints and misalignment caused by ground movement, root ingress at clay pipe joints on tree-lined streets around Caterham. Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing is the right call when those symptoms point at the underground run rather than the trap under the sink.

Most common drainage problems in Caterham

• Wet wipes and sanitary items blocking the main lateral
• Displaced joints and misalignment caused by ground movement
• Root ingress at clay pipe joints on tree-lined streets around Caterham
• Shared drainage disputes between neighbouring or converted properties
• Surface water flooding where downpipes discharge into foul drains

How the visit works

1. 1Full CCTV — Map every lateral and disused connection.
2. 2Seal open ends — Cap unused connections permanently at the manhole.
3. 3Repair defects — Patch or line any cracks that allow ingress.
4. 4Non-return valve — Where appropriate, fit a non-return valve to the incoming main.

Why Caterham calls DrainFixer

• Local engineers, not subcontractors — typically 30–50 minutes to Caterham
• 24/7 cover across CR3 — nights, weekends and bank holidays

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Caterham — your questions