Drain surveys in SW20 rarely wait for a convenient moment. Someone answers whatever time you call covering Raynes Park and West Wimbledon, with fixed prices confirmed before any work starts.
What we cover in SW20
SW20 covers Raynes Park and West Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. We attend both residential and commercial property here, from a slow sink to a complete system.
Raynes Park and West Wimbledon are largely interwar semi-detached housing with off-street parking and side access. Soakaways paved over during driveway work are a frequent cause of surface water problems.
Common causes in SW20
The bulk of the jobs in SW20 has one of these behind it:
- A drain that keeps blocking, which usually means a physical defect
- An imminent exchange, with mature trees close to the run
- An insurance claim that has to be supported properly
- An extension being planned, which needs the drain traced accurately
Signs worth reporting
What you are likely to be seeing across SW20:
- Water standing in an outside gully hours after the last discharge
- Two or more fittings affected together, rather than a single sink
- Gurgling from a toilet or sink as another appliance drains
- Foul odour around a chamber that is stronger in warm weather
How the visit works
This is how a visit works:
- Clear enough of the line for a usable view
- Run the camera through the full length
- Locate every fault from the surface
- Hand over the recording with a written report
Before we arrive
Worth doing while you wait:
- Stop using water in the property, particularly appliances on a timer
- Keep people and pets away from any standing waste water
- Clear access to the drain covers if you can
- Note which fittings are affected so we arrive prepared
Who pays for the repair
The first question on a shared drain is whose it is. Your own run up to the boundary is your responsibility; beyond that, and on anything shared, it is generally the water company’s. We put that in writing after the visit.
What it costs in SW20
A CCTV drain survey is a fixed £300 plus VAT, footage and written summary included. Prices are fixed rather than hourly, which means a stubborn blockage costs what we said.