Drainage in London
Blockage clearance, CCTV surveys, high-pressure jetting, lining and drain repairs.
About our drainage service
Drainage problems rarely announce themselves politely. Slow gullies, recurring blockages and unexplained damp are usually symptoms of something further down the line — and guessing is expensive. GEM approaches drainage diagnostically: clear the immediate problem, then establish the cause.
Our teams carry out high-pressure water jetting and mechanical clearance for blockages, CCTV surveys to map the condition of runs beneath London's older properties, and no-dig lining or excavation repairs where the survey shows genuine defects. You receive the footage and a plain-English condition report, not just an invoice.
For portfolio clients we schedule preventative jetting on known problem runs, which is dramatically cheaper than the emergency alternative and keeps tenants out of the loop entirely.
Questions we hear about drainage
How do I know if a blockage is my responsibility or the water company's?
Broadly, drains within your boundary serving only your property are yours; shared sewers are the utility's. Our engineers establish where the problem sits and will tell you honestly when it is a utility matter.
What does a CCTV survey actually give me?
A recorded inspection of the pipe run, a defect log referenced to positions, and a recommendation with costs. It is also valuable evidence for insurance claims and pre-purchase decisions.
Can recurring blockages be permanently fixed?
Usually, yes. Recurring blockages almost always have a structural cause — a displaced joint, root ingress or scale. A survey identifies it, and lining or a localised repair resolves it.
Often needed alongside drainage
- ElectricsInstallations, repairs, rewiring, fuseboard upgrades, EICR testing and EV charger installation.
- Bathrooms & KitchensDesign, supply and installation of bathrooms, wet rooms and kitchens, from refresh to full refurbishment.
- Carpentry & JoineryDoors, flooring, windows, staircases and made-to-measure joinery for period and modern properties.
Need drainage handled properly?
Request a review and our operations desk will come back with a plan recommendation and subscriber rates — or call now for urgent work.
