Mature trees and root ingress
Stockport's suburbs are known for established gardens and tree-lined roads. Those trees are lovely to look at but their roots are drawn to the moisture in old clay drains. In areas like Heaton Moor, Davenport and Bramhall, root ingress is one of the most common faults we find on CCTV.
Cutting roots out clears the pipe, but they will return unless the joint is sealed. That is why we normally follow root removal with a patch repair or relining.
Hilly ground and older pipework
Much of Stockport is built on slopes running down to the Mersey, Tame and Goyt. Steep drain runs can scour and wear over time, while ground movement on hillsides can push joints out of line. In older terraces around the town centre, original clay pipes and shared drains are common.
Victorian and Edwardian homes
Original clay drains with mortar joints often need surveying and remedial work.
Post-war semis
Common in Offerton and Brinnington, often with pitch fibre or early plastic pipe that can deform.
Large detached homes
Longer private runs mean more pipe to maintain and more chance of root damage.
Areas around Stockport we cover
We cover the town centre, Edgeley, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Heald Green, Gatley, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Marple and Reddish.
Buying a home in Stockport
With so many older and characterful homes on the market, a pre-purchase CCTV survey is worth considering. It can reveal hidden root damage or collapses that a standard building survey will not pick up, giving you the facts before you exchange.
Book a visit in Stockport
Call George on 07799 153198 or send the form with your Stockport postcode and a brief description of the problem.
Our services in Stockport
Emergency Drain Unblocking
Blocked sinks, toilets, gullies and outside drains cleared with high-pressure jetting.
CCTV Drain Surveys
Camera inspections to find faults, plan repairs and check drains before you buy.
High-Pressure Water Jetting
Powerful, eco-friendly jetting that clears stubborn blockages and build-up and restores flow.
Drain Repairs and Remedial Work
Excavation, patch repairs and replacement of cracked, collapsed and leaking drains.
Drain Relining
No-dig relining that creates a new pipe inside the old one, without lifting your driveway.
Collapsed Drain Repair
Survey-led repair of partly or fully collapsed drains, by relining where possible and excavation where not.
No-Dig Patch Repair
Short resin patches that seal a single crack, open joint or root entry point from inside the pipe.
Pre-Purchase Drain Survey
A camera survey of the drains at a property you are buying, explained in plain English before you exchange.
Commercial Drainage
Drain cleaning, surveys and repairs for shops, food businesses, offices and managed property.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Bramhall and Marple?
Yes, we cover the whole Stockport borough.
Will roots keep coming back?
They can, unless the damaged joint is sealed with a patch repair or liner after the roots are removed.
Can you survey a drain before I buy a house?
Yes, we carry out pre-purchase CCTV drain surveys.