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Wet autumn leaves blocking an outside gully and causing water to pool

Aug 25, 2026

Why Blocked Drains Get Worse in Autumn

Wet leaves, silt, and heavier rain expose weak drainage in autumn. Learn what you can clear safely and when jetting or CCTV is needed.

8 min read Craig Argyle

Outdoor water and waste pipes insulated before freezing winter weather

Aug 25, 2026

How to Protect Your Drains This Winter

Prepare drains and exposed pipework for cold weather. Clear easy risks, recognise frozen waste pipes, and know when a blockage needs professional help.

8 min read Craig Argyle

Tree roots entering a clay drain joint in Bromsgrove soil

Aug 25, 2026

Bromsgrove Drainage: Clay Soil, Mature Trees, and What They Do to Your Pipes

How Bromsgrove soil, mature trees, and mixed-age pipework contribute to blocked drains, plus the checks that identify the real fault.

8 min read Craig Argyle

Brick-lined historic sewer illustrating Wolverhampton drainage infrastructure

Aug 25, 2026

Wolverhampton Drainage Guide: Victorian Sewers and Modern Problems

Wolverhampton drains range from old clay and combined systems to modern estate pipework. Learn how repeat blockages are diagnosed and repaired.

8 min read Craig Argyle

Excavated damaged drain beside a post-war Coventry home

Jul 31, 2026

Coventry's Post-War Drainage: Why Your 1960s Pipes Are Failing

Coventry's post-war estates can hide ageing pitch-fibre, clay, and concrete drains. Learn the warning signs, what a CCTV survey reveals, and which repairs work.

7 min read Craig Argyle

Drainage inspection taking place on a residential street in Solihull

Jul 31, 2026

Drainage Problems in Solihull: What Every Homeowner Should Know

Heavy clay, mature trees, older pipework, and new-build defects all cause drainage problems in Solihull. Find out what to check and when to book a survey.

7 min read Craig Argyle

Chemical drain cleaner being poured towards an outside gully as an example of what to avoid

Jul 30, 2026

Can You Pour Drain Cleaner Down an Outside Drain?

Chemical drain cleaner rarely fixes a blocked outside drain and can create extra risks. Learn what is safe to try, what to avoid, and when jetting is needed.

7 min read Craig Argyle

Deteriorated pitch-fibre drain pipes showing internal layers and deformation

Jul 30, 2026

Pitch-Fibre Drains: What They Are, Why They Fail, and What to Do

Pitch-fibre drains can blister, flatten, and cause repeat blockages. Learn how to recognise the problem and when no-dig pitch-fibre pipe repair is possible.

7 min read Craig Argyle

CCTV drain survey camera equipment set up on a residential driveway

Jun 18, 2026

CCTV Drain Survey Cost: What You'll Pay and What You'll Get

What does a CCTV drain survey actually cost? We break down real prices for domestic look-and-see surveys, full homebuyer reports, and commercial inspections across the West Midlands.

6 min read Craig Argyle

Blocked outside drain with standing water and an inspection cover lifted on a driveway

Jun 16, 2026

Blocked Outside Drain? Here's What to Check Before You Call a Drainage Company

Water pooling around your outside drain? Before you call a drainage company, check these five things. We cover the most common causes, what you can fix yourself, and when to call a professional.

6 min read Craig Argyle

Resin-impregnated felt liner being cured inside a cracked clay drainage pipe

Jun 14, 2026

Drain Relining vs Excavation: Which Repair Method Is Right?

Drain survey found damage? We compare drain relining and excavation side by side, covering cost, disruption, time on site, and which method suits your situation.

6 min read Craig Argyle

Property boundary wall next to an outside drain, showing where private and public drainage responsibility begins

Jun 12, 2026

Who's Responsible for a Blocked Drain? Homeowner, Landlord, or Water Company?

Blocked drain but not sure who should pay for the repair? We explain the difference between private drains, lateral drains, and public sewers, and when to call Severn Trent vs a private drainage company.

6 min read Craig Argyle

Thick tree roots breaking through a clay pipe joint and forming a dense blockage

May 29, 2026

Tree Root Damage to Drains: Prevention, Detection, and Repair

Tree roots are one of the most destructive forces your drains will face. Find out how roots enter pipes, the warning signs to watch for, and how we cut and reline without digging.

5 min read Craig Argyle

Solidified kitchen fat and grease lining the inside of a waste pipe

May 29, 2026

Fat, Oil, and Grease: Why Your Kitchen Is Killing Your Drains

Fat, oil, and grease are the number one cause of kitchen drain blockages. Find out why FOG builds up inside your pipes, what fatbergs are, and how to stop grease killing your drains.

6 min read Craig Argyle

Robotic CCTV sewer crawler camera with lights inside a concrete inspection gully

May 29, 2026

What Happens During a CCTV Drain Survey? A Complete Walkthrough

A CCTV drain survey is the most useful diagnostic tool in drainage work. Here is the full walkthrough of what happens on the day, from camera insertion to the written HD report.

5 min read Craig Argyle

Drainage engineer operating a high-pressure jetting trailer on a residential driveway

May 29, 2026

How Much Does Drain Unblocking Cost in 2026? Prices Explained

What does drain unblocking actually cost? We break down real prices for rodding, jetting, CCTV surveys, and emergency call-outs across the West Midlands. Fixed pricing from £100 with no call-out fee.

5 min read Craig Argyle

Blocked outside drain with standing water at a residential property

Mar 16, 2026

Signs of a Blocked Drain and What to Do About It

Strange smells, slow-draining water, or gurgling noises from your pipes? Here is how to spot a blocked drain early and what steps to take before calling a drainage engineer.

6 min read Craig Argyle

CCTV drain survey equipment set up for a build over agreement inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Build Over Agreements: What You Need to Know Before Extending Your Home

Planning a home extension near a public sewer? You will likely need a build over agreement. Here is what the process involves, what it costs, and how to avoid delays.

7 min read Craig Argyle

Water mains leak being investigated at a residential property in Birmingham

Feb 20, 2023

Got a Water Mains Leak. We Can Assist You With This

We are proud to announce that we can now assist and organise for your water mains leaks to be repaired. We are now partnered with...

3 min read Craig Argyle

CCTV drain camera inspection showing a displaced pipe joint in Birmingham

Apr 19, 2022

Recurring Blocked Drain in Birmingham: CCTV and Repair Case Study

How cleaning and CCTV exposed displaced joints behind a recurring upstairs blockage, followed by a targeted repair and final evidence.

5 min read Craig Argyle

CCTV drain survey equipment being used to inspect a new build property drainage system

Apr 10, 2022

New-Build CCTV Drain Survey: What to Check and When

What an independent new-build drain survey checks, when to arrange it, what evidence to request and how to report a defect.

6 min read Craig Argyle

Overflowing inspection chamber being cleared by a Cofton DJS drainage engineer

Mar 31, 2022

Birmingham Drain Unblocking: Jetting, CCTV and Repair Case Study

An overflowing chamber was cleared, inspected and repaired using excavation and relining where each method matched the recorded defect.

5 min read Craig Argyle

Overflowing outside drain during a drainage emergency

Jan 15, 2024

Emergency Drainage Tips: What to Do Before the Engineer Arrives

Drainage emergencies can happen at any time. Here are the essential steps to take while you wait for a professional to arrive.

4 min read Craig Argyle