Drainage Services Ealing
Blocked drain clearance, CCTV surveys and no-dig relining across Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Southall and Greenford.
Fixed price agreed first
You know the cost before we start work.
All of Ealing
Same-day and next-day cover across the whole borough.
CCTV survey reports
Dated footage and written reports for insurers and buyers.
Fully equipped vans
Jetting, CCTV and relining kit on every visit.
Local knowledge
How Ealing drains fail
Ealing housing is dominated by Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis and purpose-built maisonettes. The Edwardian terraces and 1930s semis in the area are typically served by original clay pipework, which is vulnerable to cracking and root ingress from the mature street trees common to such developments.
Knowing the local building stock matters: it tells us what pipe material and depth to expect, and which method will clear or diagnose the problem fastest — before we arrive.
Covered in Ealing
- Blocked and slow-running drains
- CCTV surveys for house purchase and insurance
- No-dig relining of damaged pipes
- Root ingress and root cutting
- Manhole and inspection chamber repair
- Emergency drain call-outs
Three methods, one visit
High-pressure jetting
Blasts grease, silt and root growth from pipe walls without digging.
CCTV survey
A camera on rods or a crawler unit records the pipe condition end to end.
No-dig relining
A resin liner is cured inside the damaged pipe instead of excavating it.
Common drainage problems in Ealing
Clay Pipe Failure
Many Edwardian terraces and 1930s semis in Ealing are connected to original clay drainage pipes. These century-old pipes are brittle and prone to cracking from ground movement, leading to leaks, blockages, and potential subsidence around foundations.
Root Ingress
Mature street trees, a hallmark of these established suburbs, send roots seeking moisture into the smallest cracks in underground pipes. Once inside clay or old jointing, they rapidly grow, causing complete blockages that require professional root cutting and pipe repair.
Collapsed Sections
The weight of compacted soil and vehicle traffic over decades can crush fragile, degraded clay drains, especially under driveways and garden paths. This causes localised wastewater backups and requires excavation and replacement of the collapsed section.
Inadequate Modern Loads
Original drainage systems were designed for fewer bathrooms and appliances. In updated family homes, increased water discharge and modern detergents can overwhelm old, narrowed pipes, leading to frequent slow drains and backups.
What we do
Drainage services in Ealing
Drain Clearance
Upfront Drain Pricing
Jetting
Upfront Published Pricing
CCTV Survey
Fixed-Price Drain Survey
Drain Relining
Fixed-Price Drain Relining
Root Cutting
Fixed Price Root Removal
Manhole Repair
Fixed Price Manhole Repairs
Blocked Toilets
Upfront Drainage Pricing
Emergency Call-Out
Fixed Price Emergency Call-Out
Drain Repair
Clear, Fixed Pricing
Where we work
Ealing coverage map
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Drainage in Ealing — FAQs
How quickly can you attend a blocked drain in Ealing?
Same-day appointments are usually available in Ealing, and next-day almost always. If a drain is actively backing up, tell us when you book — active blockages are prioritised.
Do you charge if the job takes longer than expected?
No hidden extras. Every visit in Ealing is quoted before we start, and the price is agreed for the job, not billed by the hour after the fact.
Can you provide a CCTV survey report for a house purchase or insurer?
Yes — dated CCTV survey footage and a written defect report are available for every Ealing visit, formatted for conveyancers and loss adjusters.
Which parts of Ealing do you cover?
All of it — including Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Southall, Greenford. We cover every London borough, so coverage never depends on which side of a postcode line you live.
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