Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in St John's Common

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing for St John's Common (RH15) properties

The blockages we see most in St John's Common are 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. 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 St John's Common

• 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 St John's Common
• Shared drainage disputes between neighbouring or converted properties

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 St John's Common calls DrainFixer

• 24/7 cover across RH15 — nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Local engineers, not subcontractors — typically 30–50 minutes to St John's Common

Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing in St John's Common — your questions