The Drain Inspector
Drain Guides
Plain-English guides for homeowners: signs of a damaged drain, blocked drains, who is responsible for what, and checking the drains when you buy a house.
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, written for homeowners, not trade. If your question isn’t here, send it to us or message us on WhatsApp.
9 signs your drain is damaged
Slow sinks, gurgling, smells, damp patches, sinking paving and rats: what each sign usually means and when to get a camera down there.
Blocked drain? What to do first
What to check, who to contact, what not to do, and how to find out why a drain keeps blocking.
Who is responsible for my drains?
You, your neighbour, your landlord or Wessex Water? How drain and sewer responsibility works, in plain English.
Checking the drains when buying a house
Why a homebuyer survey won’t see inside the drains, and when an inspection before you buy is worth it.
Drain inspection or drain survey?
They’re not the same thing. How to tell which one you need, and why we only do inspections.
What we check on an inspection
Our full inspection checklist, which you can print and have ready on the day.