Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Gravesend

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing for Gravesend (DA12) properties

Property in Gravesend ranges from converted and extended older homes — where drainage has been re-routed more than once — to modern developments with private drainage that management companies often assume the water authority maintains. It doesn't. We factor that into every rats in drains — investigation & sealing job we take in DA12.

Most common drainage problems in Gravesend

• 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 Gravesend

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 Gravesend calls DrainFixer

• Written quote approved by you before any work starts
• We'll tell you honestly if a drain is the water authority's responsibility rather than yours

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