Service 01
Drain unblocking
For slow drainage, standing water and suspected blockages.
Explore drain unblocking
Drainage help across England and Wales
Slow drains, repeat blockages or foul smells?
Do not wait for an overflow to make the problem obvious. Ask about an inspection and understand what may be happening underground.
24/7 emergency enquiries. No attendance or response-time promise.
24/7 emergency enquiriesCall when a drainage problem cannot wait.
England and WalesShare the job postcode and service details.
Repair choices explainedUnderstand lining, dig-outs and CCTV investigation.
Start with the warning sign
What are you seeing?
Choose the closest symptom. This guides the enquiry; it does not diagnose the fault.
Suggested next page
Drain unblocking may be worth discussing. Share which fixtures are affected and when the change started.
Read the drain-unblocking guideChoose the right starting point
See the service, not just the name
Explore the symptom, investigation and repair routes. Every page explains what the method is for and what still needs assessing.
Service 02
Emergency drainage
Safety-first guidance and a route for urgent drainage enquiries.
Explore emergency drainageService 03
CCTV drain surveys
See what may be happening inside accessible pipework.
Explore cctv drain surveys
Service 04
Drain lining
Understand how a liner can form a new inner surface in a suitable pipe.
Explore drain lining
Service 05
Drain dig-outs
See how an affected section can be exposed, replaced and reinstated.
Explore drain dig-outsService 06
Drain repairs
Compare repair routes after the fault and access have been assessed.
Explore drain repairsService 07
Water jetting
A high-pressure cleaning method where the pipe and obstruction are suitable.
Explore water jettingService 08
Commercial drainage
Structured enquiries for premises, access needs and site constraints.
Explore commercial drainageMake the underground visible
Liner or dig-out?
The inspection and site conditions decide the route. Explore the two typical processes below.
Repair from inside
A new inner surface in suitable pipework
A measured liner is installed through an access point and formed against the host pipe. It is not suitable for every defect.
- Inspect
- Clean
- Install
- Cure and check
Direct access
Expose and replace the affected section
A dig-out may be discussed where direct access is needed or an internal repair is unsuitable.
- Locate
- Expose
- Replace and test
- Reinstate
Watch the process
Two repair routes, made visible
Original animations explain a typical sequence without pretending every drain or site is the same.
12-second explainer
How a drain liner is installed
Original illustrative animation. The exact method varies with the defect, pipe, access and site conditions.
Read the video transcript
- Inspect and locate the affected section.
- Clean and prepare suitable pipework.
- Measure, install and form the liner.
- Allow it to cure and check the repaired run.
12-second explainer
How a drain dig-out works
Original illustrative animation. The exact method varies with the defect, pipe, access and site conditions.
Read the video transcript
- Locate the defect and assess nearby constraints.
- Expose the affected section with a site-appropriate safe system.
- Repair or replace the pipework, then test the run.
- Backfill and reinstate the surface as agreed.
Do not wait for a complete failure
Warning signs deserve an answer.
Slow flow, gurgling, smells or repeat blockages can point to a developing drainage problem. Ask about a CCTV inspection before the situation becomes more disruptive.
Confirmed coverage
Drainage enquiries across England and Wales
Share the job postcode, symptoms and safe access details so the enquiry can be reviewed.
Read the coverage detailsEngland and Wales
The Bridgend registered office is a legal disclosure, not a customer location or centre of operations.
Request an inspection
Give the first conversation a useful starting point
Share the symptoms, location and safe access details so Drain Star can review your enquiry.