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Slow-draining sinks, foul smells from manholes, and soggy patches in your garden are all warning signs of drainage problems. Left untreated, a partial blockage becomes a complete one — and that is when sewage starts backing up. Our emergency drainage engineers covering Alford use professional-grade equipment to clear blockages and survey your entire system, giving you a clear picture of what needs fixing.

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Emergency Drainage Engineer Services in Alford

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Blocked Sewer
Blocked Sewer services in Alford and surrounding areas.
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Blocked Drain services in Alford and surrounding areas.
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Common Questions

Emergency Drainage Engineer FAQs — Alford

Who is responsible for drains — me or the water company? +
You are responsible for private drains within your property boundary. Since October 2011, lateral drains (the section that runs from your boundary to the public sewer) and the public sewer itself are the responsibility of your local water company. If a blockage is beyond your property boundary, contact your water company first — they will clear it at no charge. A drainage engineer in Alford can help identify where the blockage is.
What is the difference between a drain and a sewer? +
A drain serves a single property and runs from your house to the boundary. A sewer carries waste from multiple properties and is maintained by the water company. Lateral drains — the section connecting your drain to the public sewer — transferred to water company responsibility in October 2011. Understanding this distinction matters because it determines who pays for repairs.
How often should I have my drains surveyed? +
For most domestic properties, a CCTV drain survey every 3 to 5 years is sufficient to catch problems early. If you have mature trees near your drains, older clay pipes, or a history of blockages, consider annual surveys. You should also commission a drain survey before buying a property — it can reveal expensive problems like collapsed sections or root intrusion that are not visible from the surface.
What should I do if my drain is overflowing outside? +
If an external drain or manhole is overflowing, check whether it is a shared drain serving multiple properties. Since October 2011, lateral drains and public sewers became the responsibility of your water company, so contact them first if the blockage is beyond your property boundary. If it is a private drain within your boundary, call a drainage engineer in Alford to clear the blockage.
Can I build over an existing drain on my property? +
Building over or near a public sewer requires a Build Over Agreement from your water company. For private drains, you do not need permission but you must ensure the drain remains accessible for maintenance. Building Regulations require that drains under or near buildings are adequately protected. A CCTV drain survey before and after construction is strongly recommended to prove the drain's condition.
What should I do if sewage is backing up into my home in Alford? +
Stop using all taps, toilets and appliances that discharge into the drains immediately. Open windows for ventilation as sewage gases are hazardous. Do not attempt to clear the blockage yourself if raw sewage is involved — it carries serious health risks including E. coli and other bacteria. Call an emergency drainage engineer in Alford straight away and keep children and pets away from the affected area.
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