As the density of population in the UK is rising day by day, drains are trying really hard to cope with the amount of waste being disposed. Huge amounts of waste is clogging the old drainage systems and causing damage. Like most things, drainage systems require maintenance and checking frequently.

Drains get blocked due to the build up of waste, leakage, subsidence, ground movement, corrosion and tree root intrusion. A CCTV drain survey conducted by your local drain specialist to find the cause of the problem will locate the problem. Once the location of the problem is found, your drain specialist will then discuss the problems with you and suggest appropriate solutions.

As drains are awkward to get to, special machinery has been developed to view and repair blocked drains without having to disrupt the ground by digging. The CCTV equipment uses a small device which lets your drainage system be viewed to determine where the blockage is. It is a cost effective method and does not cause much disruption.

When the location of the blockage has been found there are various methods to unblock the drains:

• Drain rodding
• Electro-mechanical cleaning
• Tanker jetting
• High pressure water jetting

These are all effective methods and your professional drain cleaning company will select the most appropriate method for your situation.