Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Furnace Green

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing for Furnace Green (RH10) properties

Greensand and chalk ridges drain fast on the surface but concentrate groundwater lower down, so soakaways and low-lying gullies take the brunt after a downpour. That matters for rats in drains — investigation & sealing in Furnace Green, because the right fix depends entirely on what the ground is doing to the pipe.

Most common drainage problems in Furnace Green

• Shared drainage disputes between neighbouring or converted properties
• Surface water flooding where downpipes discharge into foul drains
• Silted and overflowing gullies after heavy rain in RH10
• Scale and debris build-up narrowing older runs
• Fat, oil and grease build-up from kitchen waste pipes

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 Furnace Green calls DrainFixer

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

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Furnace Green — your questions