Drainage Services Greenwich
Blocked drain clearance, CCTV surveys and no-dig relining across Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton and Blackheath.
Fixed price agreed first
You know the cost before we start work.
All of Greenwich
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 Greenwich drains fail
Greenwich housing is dominated by period conversions, post-war estates and new riverside towers. The mix of Victorian conversions, post-war estates, and modern towers often creates complex drainage networks, where older shared clay pipes from conversions can conflict with newer systems.
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 Greenwich
- 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 Greenwich
Collapsing Shared Clay Pipes
In many of Greenwich's period conversions, original Victorian clay drainage pipes are still in use, shared between multiple flats. These old pipes are brittle and can collapse under pressure from modern use or ground movement, leading to major blockages or leaks that affect several properties at once.
System Conflicts in Mixed-Era Estates
Post-war estates often have drainage systems that were added onto or intersect with older networks. This can create weak points and misalignments where newer plastic pipes meet old clay or cast iron, causing frequent partial blockages and slow drainage that are hard to diagnose without specialist tracing.
High-Rise Drainage Pressure Issues
The new riverside towers have complex vertical waste stacks. Blockages in these systems can cause back-pressure issues, affecting multiple floors. The sheer height and volume of waste can turn a minor clog into a significant overflow problem much faster than in low-rise properties.
Root Intrusion in Mature Areas
Greenwich has many areas with mature tree cover. Roots naturally seek out water and can infiltrate even small cracks in older underground pipework, especially the joints in clay systems. This causes gradual then severe blockages that often require CCTV investigation to locate precisely.
What we do
Drainage services in Greenwich
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
Areas we cover in Greenwich
Where we work
Greenwich coverage map
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Drainage in Greenwich — FAQs
How quickly can you attend a blocked drain in Greenwich?
Same-day appointments are usually available in Greenwich, 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich visit, formatted for conveyancers and loss adjusters.
Which parts of Greenwich do you cover?
All of it — including Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton, Blackheath. We cover every London borough, so coverage never depends on which side of a postcode line you live.
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