Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Downe

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing for Downe (BR6) properties

London clay is unforgiving on old drainage. Ground movement over decades opens up joints in Victorian salt-glazed clay, and roots find those openings within a season. That matters for rats in drains — investigation & sealing in Downe, because the right fix depends entirely on what the ground is doing to the pipe.

Most common drainage problems in Downe

• Collapsed or dropped sections in older clay pipework
• Deformed pitch fibre pipes in 1950s–70s housing
• 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 Downe

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 Downe calls DrainFixer

• Family-run since 2015, insured, and straight-talking about what does and doesn't need doing
• Fully equipped vans: rods, mini-jetter, high-pressure jetting and CCTV on every call-out

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