Drain Repairs for Cracked, Broken & Collapsed Pipework.

Cracked or Broken Drain?

Diagnose the Damage Before Choosing the Repair.

Drain damage can range from small cracks and displaced joints through to crushed or collapsed pipework.

Before carrying out remedial work, KD Drainage can use CCTV drain surveys to identify the location and extent of the damage and determine the most suitable repair method.

Depending on the condition of the pipe, repair options may include localised patching, drain relining, excavation or full pipe replacement.

Where possible, less invasive methods can be used to reduce disruption to driveways, landscaped areas, commercial premises and surrounding ground.

What Causes Drain Damage?

Drainage Pipework Can Fail for Several Reasons.

Older pipework can deteriorate over time, while tree roots can enter through existing joints or defects and place additional pressure on the drain.

Ground movement, accidental excavation damage and severe blockages can also contribute to cracks, breaks or structural failure.

If tree roots are involved, our drain root removal service can remove the intrusion before the damaged section is assessed for repair.

Recurring blocked drains can also indicate damaged pipework, which is why repeated blockages should not always be treated as an isolated obstruction.

CCTV Before Repair

Find the Exact Fault Before Opening the Ground.

A CCTV inspection allows our engineers to view the internal condition of the drain and accurately locate cracks, breaks, displaced joints or collapsed sections.

That information helps determine whether the problem can be repaired locally, requires relining or needs physical excavation.

Where the drain is obstructed before inspection, high-pressure drain jetting can first be used to clear and clean the pipework so the camera has a clear view.

Using inspection and repair together reduces guesswork and helps keep remedial work targeted to the area that actually needs attention.

Localised Structural Repair

Repair a Small Section Without Relining the Entire Drain.

Localised Structural Repair, often referred to as LSR or drain patching, is designed for smaller defects where only a specific section of pipe requires rehabilitation.

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This can make patching useful where traditional excavation would be awkward or unnecessarily disruptive.

For longer damaged sections, full drain relining may be the more suitable option.

Drain Excavation

When Physical Access to the Pipe Is Necessary.

Although trenchless repair methods can avoid excavation in many situations, some drainage failures require direct access to the damaged pipe.

Examples can include substantial structural damage, severe root infestation, ground movement or a collapsed drain where internal repair is no longer appropriate.

In these situations, the affected area is excavated so the damaged pipe can be repaired or replaced directly.

The CCTV diagnosis helps keep excavation targeted rather than opening up unnecessary areas simply to locate the defect.

Drain Repair Costs

The Cost Depends on the Fault and Repair Method.

There is no single fixed cost for every drain repair because the work required depends on the type of damage, location of the pipe and repair method.

A small localised patch repair will involve very different work from excavating and replacing a collapsed section of drainage.

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A CCTV survey can often provide the information needed to establish the extent of the repair before work begins.

Drain Repairs

Cracked, Broken or Collapsed Drain?

The first step is understanding exactly where the damage is and how extensive it is.

KD Drainage can inspect the system and recommend the most suitable method, from a localised patch through to relining or excavation and replacement.

Speak to our team to arrange an inspection or discuss an existing drainage repair.