Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Handcross

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing for Handcross (RH17) properties

The blockages we see most in Handcross are 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. 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 Handcross

• 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 Handcross

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 Handcross calls DrainFixer

• Local engineers, not subcontractors — typically 20–35 minutes to Handcross
• 24/7 cover across RH17 — nights, weekends and bank holidays

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