Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in Luxted

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

Much of the capital still runs on Victorian combined sewers, so a partially blocked lateral shows up fast as slow drains, gurgling and smells inside the property. That matters for rats in drains — investigation & sealing in Luxted, because the right fix depends entirely on what the ground is doing to the pipe.

Most common drainage problems in Luxted

• 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 BR6
• 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 Luxted 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 Luxted — your questions