Drain unblocking
Available 24/7. We clear blocked drains, sinks, toilets and gullies on the first visit in the vast majority of cases.
Find out moreDrain Repair and Lining in Hertfordshire
Most broken drains do not need a digger
Cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP) lets us repair cracked, leaking or slightly collapsed pipes from the inside. A resin-soaked liner is inverted into the run, inflated and cured — forming a new pipe within the old one.
We only recommend excavation when the damage genuinely cannot be lined: a total collapse, a badly displaced joint, or a run we cannot access. When we do dig, we show you the camera footage that explains why, and we quote the work before a shovel goes in the ground.
Why choose Drain 247
Local engineers
Based across Hertfordshire, so we are not travelling in from another county.
24/7 emergency response
A real person answers the phone at three in the morning, not an answerphone.
No call-out fees
Fixed, transparent pricing agreed with you before any work starts.
Over 150 five-star reviews
Most of our work comes from recommendations and repeat customers.
Older drainage systems
Specialists in the pitch fibre and clay runs common in Hertfordshire properties.
Survey and repair together
CCTV surveys and no-dig repairs available on the same visit.
Repair options we use on site
Patch lining
A localised liner over a crack, hole or displaced joint — usually the cheapest lasting repair.
Full-length lining
The whole run is lined when defects are spread, or the pipe material (pitch fibre especially) is failing throughout.
Excavation and replacement
Used when lining cannot restore the pipe. We excavate only the section that has to come out.
Always surveyed first
We will not quote a lining job we have not seen. The footage is the specification.
Garden and driveway stay put
No-dig repairs avoid breaking slabs, turf and flower beds that would otherwise have to be reinstated.
Pitch fibre and clay specialists
A lot of Hertfordshire housing still sits on these materials. We repair them rather than writing the whole run off.
Already have a survey report?
Send it over or talk us through it. We will tell you honestly whether lining, patching or excavation is the right next step.
How a no-dig repair is done
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Survey the damage
A camera confirms the defect, its length and whether the pipe can take a liner.
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Clean the run
Jetting or mechanical cutting removes scale, roots and debris so the liner bonds to the wall.
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Install and cure
The liner is inverted, inflated and cured. We camera it afterwards so you can see the finished pipe.
What our customers say
An absolute pleasure to deal with. George arrived at my house quickly to take care of a blockage in my drain. He cleared it in less than an hour and was very knowledgeable.
Drain 247’s mapping saved our project from delays. Clear plans, fast service.
Great service and a great team of engineers. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. Work carried out to a high standard and the call-out was within the required time.
Related drainage services
CCTV drain survey
High-resolution inspections that identify structural problems, repeated blockages and hidden defects — with a report you can act on.
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Drain repair
Patch lining, full relining and excavation repairs for cracked, collapsed or deteriorated pipework.
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Drain mapping
Accurate mapping of underground drainage for planning applications, extensions and compliance checks.
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Drain jetting
High-pressure water jetting that scours fat, silt and scale from the pipe wall.
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Tanker services
Vacuum tanker deployment for emptying, interceptors, and jobs too large for a van-mounted unit.
Find out moreAreas we cover
Drain repair and lining across Hertfordshire and north west London.
- Watford
- St Albans
- Hemel Hempstead
- Rickmansworth
- Bushey
- Croxley Green
- Abbots Langley
- Kings Langley
- Chorleywood
- Berkhamsted
- Bricket Wood
- Cassiobury
- Moor Park
- Borehamwood
- Elstree
- Radlett
- Harpenden
- Potters Bar
- Hatfield
- Welwyn Garden City
- Harrow
- Pinner
- Northwood
- Ruislip
- Harefield
- Stanmore
- Edgware
- Hendon
- Barnet
- Brent Cross
- Wembley
- Enfield
- Aylesbury
- Milton Keynes
Common questions about drain repair
Will you need to dig up my garden?
Usually not. CIPP lining repairs most cracked and leaking pipes from the inside. We only excavate when the damage cannot be lined, and we will show you the camera footage that explains why.
How long does lining last?
A correctly installed liner is designed as a structural pipe in its own right, with a service life measured in decades rather than a few winters.
Can you line pitch fibre?
Yes. Pitch fibre is common in Hertfordshire housing of a certain age, and lining is often the way to stop it delaminating further without replacing the whole run.
Do I need a survey first?
Yes. We will not quote a lining job we have not seen. If you already have recent footage from another firm, send it and we will tell you whether we can work from that.
Cracked or collapsed pipe?
Most Hertfordshire repairs can be lined from the inside. Call for a fixed price before anyone lifts a slab.