Drainage & Pest Proofing Projects Across Accrington, Manchester & East Lancashire

The Challenge: A homeowner in Accrington experienced repeated ground-floor toilet backups and unpleasant drain odours. Initial investigation by an independent handyman suggested excavating the newly laid block-paved driveway, costing upwards of £3,000 in disruption and repaving work.

Our Investigation: Drain Medics conducted a high-definition CCTV Drain Survey. We pinpointed multiple circumferential fractures and displaced joints in a 100mm glazed clay pipe running directly beneath the driveway, likely caused by heavy vehicular weight and ground movement over time.

The Solution: Instead of costly excavation, our team performed high-pressure water jetting to clear scale and debris before installing a Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP Drain Relining) system. Using resin-impregnated felt liner calibrated with air inversion, we formed a seamless, structurally sound pipe inside the old damaged line.

The Challenge: A commercial restaurant in Greater Manchester reported persistent rat sightings inside their store cupboard and kitchen perimeter. Traditional pest control technicians laid poison repeatedly, but rodents kept returning because the core entry route remained open.

Our Investigation: Drain Medics was called to investigate the underground infrastructure. Using specialized pan-and-tilt push cameras and non-toxic smoke testing, we uncovered a disused inspection junction where rats were gnawing through compromised clay pipe walls and burrowing up under the subfloor.

The Solution: We permanently sealed off the redundant connection using resin injection patch repair. Furthermore, we installed a precision-engineered stainless steel single-way Rat Blocker inside the primary inspection chamber, allowing waste to flow freely out while preventing pests from entering.

The Challenge: An urgent 24/7 call-out came from a homeowner in Clitheroe facing raw sewage pooling in their garden due to a total main sewer collapse. Immediate ground stabilization and pipe renewal were required to protect the building foundations and health standards.

Our Investigation: We attended within 60 minutes. An immediate camera inspection revealed a completely crushed 150mm main pipe line at a depth of 1.4 metres, rendering trenchless relining impossible due to total collapse.

The Solution: Drain Medics carried out a precise, controlled trench excavation following UK Building Regulations Part H. We safely exposed the damaged crushed section, shored up the trench walls, replaced the collapsed clay pipe with heavy-duty PVC drainage, and integrated a modern polypropylene inspection chamber for future access.

The Challenge: A heavy build-up of Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) combined with silt had completely blocked the main commercial discharge sewer serving three takeaway outlets in Blackburn, causing sink backing and external overflow.

Our Solution: Drain Medics deployed our specialized van-mounted high-pressure water jetting unit operating at over 3,000 PSI with specialized backward-firing FOG nozzles. We systematically cut through hardened grease deposits, restored full bore flow, and conducted electro-mechanical descaling to remove encrusted scale from pipe walls.

Preventative Plan: To maintain compliance with local water authority regulations (United Utilities guidance), we established a biannual preventative maintenance schedule for regular high-pressure jetting.

The Challenge: A prospective home buyer commissioned a pre-purchase drainage inspection prior to exchanging contracts on a traditional property in Preston with mature oak trees nearby.

Our Findings: Our survey revealed severe root mass intrusion occupying 80% of the pipe bore across a 6-metre section, along with displaced pipe joints. Without this survey, the buyer would have faced immediate post-purchase drainage failure.

The Resolution: We used robotic mechanical root cutting tools to clear the root mass without damaging the original host pipe, followed by localized resin patch lining to seal the joints against future root penetration. The full video evidence and formal report allowed the buyer to successfully negotiate an £1,800 repair reduction on the property purchase price.