Drain surveys in SW5 do not keep office hours. We run a genuine round-the-clock service covering Earl’s Court, and a fixed price given on the call.
What we cover in SW5
What we take in across SW5 spans Earl’s Court, in Kensington and Chelsea. Since we work the surrounding postcodes as well, a run crossing a boundary needs only one contractor.
Earl’s Court is dominated by large stucco terraces converted into flats and short-let accommodation. Shared stacks under constant use and front lightwell gullies are the recurring sources of call-outs.
Common causes in SW5
In SW5, the usual culprits are:
- A drain that keeps blocking, which usually means a physical defect
- A purchase in progress, with mature trees close to the run
- An insurance claim that has to be supported properly
- An extension being planned, so the pipe has to be found before digging
Signs worth reporting
What to tell us on the call:
- Water sitting in a drain outside when nothing is running
- Several fittings draining slowly at once, which points at the shared run
- Gurgling from a toilet or sink when the bath is let out
- Foul odour around a chamber that worsens after rain
How the visit works
Finding the cause comes before clearing it:
- Flush the run so the camera can read the pipe
- Record the entire line
- Mark the position and depth of each defect
- Give you footage plus a report an insurer will accept
Before we arrive
In the meantime, a couple of things make a real difference:
- Keep water use to nothing, including the washing machine and dishwasher
- Cordon off contaminated ground
- Clear access to the drain covers if you can
- Note which fittings are affected for the call
Who pays for the repair
Before anyone invoices you, it is worth knowing where the fault sits. Pipework inside your boundary serving only your property is yours; 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 SW5
A CCTV drain survey is a fixed £300 plus VAT, footage and written summary included. We never charge for coming out, whatever the time. You know the cost before the engineer picks up a tool.