Drain repair options
If the same drain keeps blocking, clearing and CCTV can show whether damaged pipework needs repair and which option makes sense.
- 01ClearRestore enough flow for the damaged section to be inspected safely.
- 02InspectUse CCTV and locating to confirm what is damaged and where it sits.
- 03CompareChoose excavation, replacement or relining from what the pipe shows.
Fast answer
Inspect the pipe before choosing a repair
The drain is cleared and inspected first so you can see what is damaged and where it sits. That helps compare a targeted dig-up, local pipe replacement or relining.
Signs repair may be needed
- 01The same section keeps blocking
- 02CCTV shows a crack, displacement or collapse
- 03Roots re-enter through a failed joint
- 04The pipe cannot hold normal flow after clearing
Choosing the repair
Repair the confirmed damaged section
A drain that keeps blocking needs a clear cause, not another guess. CCTV and locating can show whether a damaged section needs excavation, replacement or relining.
Repair options
- 01
- Targeted excavation
- For a located section that needs direct access and replacement.
- 02
- Local pipe replacement
- When a failed section can be removed and connected to sound pipe.
- 03
- Relining assessment
- When access is limited and CCTV confirms the host pipe is suitable.
Completed work
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What happens
Inspect the pipe, compare options and agree on the repair
The drain is cleared and inspected before comparing a targeted dig-up, local pipe replacement or relining where the existing pipe can support it.
- 01
Clear
Clear enough flow to inspect the pipe safely.
- 02
Inspect
Run CCTV through the accessible section.
- 03
Assess
Identify the damage, depth, access and practical repair limits.
- 04
Agree
Explain the repair options and agree on what the job includes.
Before you book
Drain Repairs questions
Straight answers about when this service helps, what is involved and what happens next.
View all drain questionsCan a blocked drain be repaired without digging?
Often, yes. Drain relining can repair suitable cracked or root-damaged sections from inside the pipe, but the pipe must be inspected first.
Why does my drain keep blocking?
Repeat blockages often point to roots, damaged joints, a sag in the pipe, heavy grease build-up, or a foreign object that was not fully removed.
How do you confirm that a drain needs repair?
The drain is cleared enough for CCTV and locating to show the damage, its position and the available access. A blockage by itself is not enough reason to recommend repair.
When is excavation used instead of relining?
Excavation may be required when a section has collapsed, is badly displaced, cannot support a liner or needs direct access. Relining is considered only where the host pipe and access are suitable.
What affects the price of a drain repair?
The damage depth and position, repair length, pipe diameter, access, excavation or lining method and agreed reinstatement all affect the price. The pipe normally needs inspection before the repair can be priced properly.
Helpful reading
Drain guides worth a look
5 June 2026 · 3 min readWhy Drains Keep Blocking After They Are ClearedIf a drain keeps blocking after it was cleared, the line may need investigation for roots, build-up, poor fall, damage or another unresolved cause.Read guide
5 June 2026 · 2 min readTree Roots In Sewer Drains: How They Get In, Signs And Repair OptionsTree roots are a recognised cause of recurring sewer blockages. Learn how they enter damaged pipes, what the warning signs mean and how repair options are assessed.Read guide
5 June 2026 · 3 min readWhen Drain Relining Is Worth It vs When to DigRelining can avoid some excavation, but it only suits certain pipe conditions. CCTV checks the pipe before the repair is chosen.Read guide
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