The Right Repair for Every Damaged Drain
Jet Plumb provides drain repairs Gloucestershire property owners can trust, whether the problem is a single cracked joint or a run of pipe that has given way. With over 20 years in the trade, we know the best repair depends entirely on what is wrong, so we find that out first.
Damaged drains rarely announce themselves. More often you notice a blockage that keeps returning, a smell you cannot trace or a damp patch where the ground should be dry. Fixing the cause early stops a small fault from becoming a much bigger job. If you already have a survey report, we are happy to look at it.
Our Drain Repair Methods
Once we know what is wrong, we choose the least disruptive repair that will last. For many faults that means a no-dig method using cured-in-place pipe, where a resin-impregnated liner goes in through an existing access point and cures against the old pipe wall. The liner bonds to the host pipe and seals cracks, holes and open joints in one operation. It is a proven, durable method that suits most common pipe diameters.
Patch lining handles isolated cracks, holes and leaking joints with a short liner placed exactly over the defect. Full drain lining renews a longer stretch where damage is spread along the pipe. Both avoid trenches through your garden, driveway or floors. A camera pass after the repair lets you see the result on screen.
Where a pipe has collapsed, broken apart or deteriorated too far to line, it has to be dug out and replaced. We excavate carefully, by hand and with mini diggers where safe, lay new pipework and backfill the trench. We also replace broken drain covers and repair gullies and inspection chambers. Before any digging we check for gas, electricity and water services nearby.
- Patch lining for single cracks and leaking joints
- CIPP relining for longer damaged runs
- Excavation and replacement of collapsed pipes
- Root removal before repair to stop further damage
- Gully, inspection chamber and drain cover repairs
- Septic tank outlet pipe repairs
How to Tell Your Drain Is Damaged
These warning signs point to a fault in the pipe itself rather than an ordinary blockage. If you spot one or more, a survey is the sensible next step.
- Repeated blockages in the same drain
- Visible leaks or water escaping near the drain line
- A foul smell that cleaning does not shift
- Trees or large shrubs growing close to the drain
- Water draining away slowly from several fittings
- Sinking paving, soft ground or damp walls near a pipe
Why Damaged Drains Get Worse
Water leaking from a cracked pipe softens the ground around it and carries soil away. Over time that can cause paving to sink, joints to drop further and, in the worst cases, damp in walls or foundations.
Roots exploit every gap, and waste snags on broken edges, so blockages become more frequent. Acting on the early signs keeps the repair smaller and the disruption lower. A crack that could be patched today may need a dig in a few years' time.
Collapsed Pipe Replacement
A collapsed section stops a drain working entirely and cannot be lined. We locate it on camera, excavate just that length and replace it with new pipe, connecting it to the sound drain at each end.
Drain Cover Replacement
Cracked, rocking or missing manhole and drain covers are a trip hazard and let debris into the system. We supply and fit replacement covers to suit the location, from garden paths to driveways that take vehicle traffic.
Gully Repairs
Broken gully pots and cracked gully surrounds let water soak into the ground beside your walls. We repair or replace damaged gullies and reconnect them to the drain so rainwater and waste water are carried safely away.
Inspection Chamber Repairs
Manholes and inspection chambers suffer over time from crumbling brickwork, broken benching and failed seals. We rebuild and reseal damaged chambers so they stay watertight, keep waste flowing smoothly and give safe access for future maintenance.
Displaced Joint Repairs
Ground movement and roots can push pipe joints out of line, creating a step that catches waste. Minor displacement can often be lined over, while badly dropped joints are dug out and relaid to the correct alignment.
Septic Tank Connections
Properties off the mains sewer depend on the pipes into and out of the septic tank. We repair cracked and leaking outlet pipework so the tank can discharge as it should, and check the drain that feeds it.
Who We Repair Drains For
Homeowners call us for everything from a cracked pipe under the patio to a drain damaged by a neighbour's tree. We explain the options plainly and keep the mess to a minimum. We also take care to protect lawns, borders and paving around the work area.
Landlords and managing agents get clear explanations and recorded footage they can keep on file for their records and future maintenance planning. We can liaise with tenants to arrange access, which saves you time.
Commercial and industrial sites benefit from repairs planned around opening hours wherever possible, and contract work is welcome. Whoever you are, we will always call back, turn up when promised and guarantee the work we do.
Get Your Drain Repair Quote
Call 01453 827124 for a free, no-obligation quote. We never charge a call-out fee, and if a drain is overflowing or leaking badly, our 24/7 emergency line is 07966 142960. Tell us what you have noticed and we will suggest the quickest way to find the cause.
We repair drains in Stroud and across the county, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Cinderford, Coleford and Hardwicke. As a family-run local business, we treat every property as if it were our own.
Drain Repairs FAQs
Common questions about drain repairs in Gloucestershire.
Yes. A CCTV survey is carried out before any repair work so we can see exactly where the damage is and what kind of fault we are dealing with. It means the repair is targeted correctly, and you get a copy of the footage to keep.
Often, yes. Cracks, holes, leaking joints and root-damaged sections can usually be repaired from inside using patch lining or full CIPP relining, working through existing access points. Excavation is only needed when a pipe has collapsed or is too badly damaged for lining to work.
Drains within your property boundary that serve only your home are normally the owner's responsibility. Shared drains and sewers outside the boundary usually fall to the water company. A camera survey shows exactly where the damage is, which helps establish who is responsible. It is also worth checking your home insurance policy.
Common causes include tree roots pushing into joints, ground movement, heavy vehicles over shallow pipes, age and the natural wear of older clay pipework. Poor original installation can also leave joints weak. Whatever the cause, a survey tells us how the pipe has failed so the repair deals with it properly.
Tape or a clamp on an accessible waste pipe under a sink can hold a small leak temporarily. Underground drains are a different matter. Repairs there need cameras, jetting and lining or excavation equipment, and a poor fix can make the damage worse and the final repair bigger.
Yes. We guarantee all the work we carry out, and we are fully insured. We explain what the repair involves before we start, and we are always happy to answer questions afterwards if anything concerns you.
Yes. We work for residential, commercial and industrial customers, including restaurants, hotels, shops and offices. We plan repairs to keep disruption to a minimum and can provide recorded footage for your records. Contract work and ongoing maintenance arrangements are welcome.
Related Drainage Services
Patch Lining
A short CIPP patch seals a single crack, hole or leaking joint from inside the pipe. Precise, CCTV-guided repairs that leave the rest of your drain and the ground undisturbed.
Drain Excavation
Collapsed or badly broken drains dug out and replaced with new pipework. We survey first, dig carefully by hand around buried services and use mini diggers only where it is safe.
CCTV Drain Surveys
A camera inspection that shows blockages, cracks, root ingress and collapses inside your pipes. Every survey is recorded, you get a copy of the footage, and we give clear advice on the next step.