First of all they are usually underground, so when something goes wrong it is incredibly difficult to determine what the problem is without a good deal of digging and disruption going on.

Secondly they are essential to our comfort, hygiene and to our way of life. Not many people stop to think what happens when you flush the toilet, pull the plug out or even just when we have some heavy rain and expect not to be flooded out of our homes.

When a drain fails, the bet course of action is to call in a professional to undertake a CCTV Drain Survey then at least you know what you are dealing with.

What do they do Next?

Your CCTV Drain Survey company will come equipped with a camera, which they can feed, into the drain at its source. This may be a toilet, sink or outside at a drain cover where the water can be seen backing up.

This camera will be fed through the pipework and will transmit its images to a TV unit, usually in the contractors van or sometimes to a hand held display device.

By doing this both you and your CCTV Drain Survey company will be able to see for yourselves what is causing the problem and will be able to determine the best course of action to take. Most companies will present you with a report of their findings so you can talk to experts and decide what to do next.

What could be the problem?

Often, and especially in older houses, pipes can become fractured or rotten. Older houses have pipes made from clay or sometimes iron which can brittle with age.

A change in temperature or pressure from the surface, for instance from a large vehicle driving across it, can cause these pipes to fracture and crack, as well as to start leaking into the soil around them.

Tree roots are another common problem, so if you have a tree growing near your house or your pipe line this is one to get a CCTV drain survey for roots can push themselves into the pipe work causing materials in the drain to back up and eventually to block.

With a CCTV DRAIN SURVEY available from CLAIM4DRAIN you can be sure that you will receive a high quality drainage solution, at a competitive price.

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Do not dispose of fat or grease, waste oil, paint residue and cement washings etc into your drains these and similar materials should be disposed of at your local amenity site.

Do not plant trees or shrubs close to your drains as roots will enter the drains at pipe joints and will eventually cause major damage.

Don’t put fat or oil into your drainage system use kitchen paper towels to mop-up fats and oils from your cooking utensils and use the bin then use plenty of detergent and hot water on your utensils.http://www.claim4drain.co.uk/how-it-works/

Water draining away slowly from your sink, bath, Gulley.

Unpleasant smells and water collecting on surfaces such as a patio

Overflowing drains, Gulley’s or manholes.

In serious cases of leaking drains, you might see evidence of subsidence including cracks brickwork, windowsills, driveways, or sunken steps.

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That can be classed as accidental damage should be covered the next step is to send a CCTV camera down the drain to inspect for blockages or a collapse The CCTV Survey will show how the problem is being caused and if the problem is associated with accidental damage we can perform or arrange any repairs and any costs (save excess) through your insurance company.

It may be possible to claim any costs of services through your Home Insurance Policy visit http://www.claim4drain.co.uk/how-it-works/ for more details.

If you have any questions please contact Claim4Drain on 0800 084 2127.

It may be possible to claim any costs of services through your Home Insurance Policy visit http://www.claim4drain.co.uk/how-it-works/ for more details.

If you have any questions please contact Claim4Drain on 0800 084 2127.

Most domestic & Commercial blockages are caused by a build up of soap, fat, grease and scale that have built up over many years. Clearing the drain using conventional drain rods may clear the blockage for a short period of time but it is usually not long before the blockage reoccurs.

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If you have any questions please contact Claim4Drain on 0800 084 2127.

It may be possible to claim any costs of services through your Home Insurance Policy visit http://www.claim4drain.co.uk/how-it-works/ for more details.

If you have any questions please contact Claim4Drain on 0800 084 2127.

if you dont know what to do the first point to note is that a blocked toilet may be blocked before you are fully aware of this. If you see that the water level in the bowl is higher than normal, or that the water takes a considerable time to flow away you should follow the following tips to avoid a major flood.

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If your drain is blocked you will usually know because your waste will stop going away when you flush the toilet, or gullies outside will overflow. There will also probably be a smell. Private drains/sewers are the responsibility of the owner-occupier and any other properties connected to it.

It may be possible to claim any costs of services through your Home Insurance Policy visit http://www.claim4drain.co.uk/how-it-works/ for more details.

If you have any questions please contact Claim4Drain on 0800 084 2127.