Soakaways are usually constructed by the use of a backfilled honey comb brick work. Or modern day aqua crates.

Buried underground and connected to things such as downpipes gutters and linear grills means that regular drainage maintenance is needed.

Gutters, downpipes, surface Gully’s and linear grills can usually be cleared using manual methods and special grabs to remove debris obstructing the flow. Machinery is only needed past these points to remove silt etc from blocked surface Drains or blocked soakaways that need routine maintenance.

Blocked downpipes from gutters and hoppers that lead to a soakaway usually block due to leaves, moss and deris from the above roof tiles. 

Access can be made either at the running outlet of the gutter are at ground level then unblocked with the use of either manual methods, high pressure jet machinery or a wet vacuum.  

If you are getting Drain smells, rodent problems or have overflowing Blocked Drains then our services are more than likely needed.

Our experienced Drainage engineers are on hand to help 365 days a year so please don’t hesitate to call your local Blocked Drain experts 4 Drains and we will remedy your Drainage dramas.

Blocked Drains due to root ingress have to be cleared with either a cutting tool, chain flail jetting nozzle, milling machine or similar.

Fibrous roots looking for water usually break into open collars or joints in a Drain line then start to take hold. A Drain CCTV inspection is normally required to assess any damage and advise for Drain repairs.  

From children’s toys, Toilet fresheners, Lost Drain rods from DIY attempts etc etc. 

What ever reason for your blocked drains ,We have a tool to fix it. Usually by use of retrieval tools, jet machinery or a vacuum pump.  

Drain gullies are traps designed to stop foul smells and hold local debris to be cleaned out and maintained. They can be foul Drains or surface water Drains.

Domestic gullies are usually found on kitchen and bathroom waste outlet pipes but can also be below downpipes. Usual blockage types include solid grease, fallen debris.

Most Drain Pipes in the UK are made with either a ceramic salt glazed clay, cast iron, pitch fibre or modern day hard plastics.

Our equipment is set up to clean all of the above without compromising the pipework or the need for un needed Drain repairs. 

Wastepipes are usually found in 1″1/4, 1″1/2, and 2″ sizes. From both kitchen and bathroom appliances/suites.

We can clear these with either manual tools and plungers, mechanical wired tools or mini water jets depending on the cause/type of Drain system.