There are many different types of blockages and Dr Drain has the experience and resources to cost effectively resolve all of these.
In multi tenancy dwellings, we also use electro-mechanical drain unblocking tools, which do not require water. Although these are a lot slower they can be used if other methods are unsuitable.
Please contact us to discuss the best solution to your problem.
A free camera survey is included in all our drain unblocking / drain clearing as a part of the service.
A drain video inspection is invaluable in identifying any problems or potential problems in the drainage system.
A video drain survey is always useful when buying a property which could identify potential problems and avoid costly repairs.
A camera drain inspection, with a written report is suitable to submit to insurance companies in the event a claim needs to be made.
Drain location, by camera and radio sonde is a reliable highly accurate method to identify the drain layout or to accurately locate hidden parts of the drainage system such as the septic tank.
The drain tracer can be connected a high pressure jetting hose, this allows a much longer working distance than a camera.
When planning additional building projects, drain tracing / location can help prevent inadvertently building above a drain.
Drain odours are not something that can be seen or measured, which is where our expertise is invaluable.
We are frequently called out to locate the source of odours from the drain, which can be caused by blocked drains, badly installed sanitary-ware or even damage caused by vermin.
Long term smelling drain problems are indicative of a construction problem, short term drain smells could be a blockage.
A foul smelling property is unpleasant for the occupants, both domestic and rental and very often is a very simple and cost effective fix.
Our dedicated staff will be pleased to discuss the options available.
We offer a pre-book annual or bi-annual service to maintain the external foul water drains.
The advantages of this service are:
Peace of mind.
A clean drain allows worry free use, both for domestic and rental use. A confidence there will be no major problems and the associated inconvenience to guests.
Easy to budget.
An annual drain clean can be included in the house budget, an outlay that should keep the drain working properly. This service is charged by the hour.
Less damage.
Regular drain cleaning will prevent accumulative damage to the drain. Minor drain anomalies can be identified and easily rectified before they become a serious drain problem.
The maintenance service consists of cleaning by high pressure jetting then inspection by drain camera of all the accessible external drain.
We recommend this service is carried out in the Spring, ideally April or May before the heavy Summer usage.
Call to find out more options.
Allows detection of water leaking from pressurised water supplies.
A professional renowned system with a high success rate.
The system is an acoustic water leak detector, the same system used by the local Councils to locate escaping water under pressure.
There are factors which in rare circumstance make this method unsuitable, please contact our office for more details.
