Blocked Sewer Clearance in Stoke-on-Trent

Blocked Sewer Service in Stoke-on-Trent

A blocked sewer is one of the most serious drainage problems a property can face. When the shared underground sewer connecting all your fixtures to the public network blocks, sewage backs up into your home. Our Stoke-on-Trent engineers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

Much of the underground sewer infrastructure beneath Stoke-on-Trent's Six Towns dates from the Victorian industrial era, when the Potteries expanded rapidly. Clay sewer pipes laid over a century ago are now prone to cracking, collapse, and root intrusion — particularly where trees have grown above the pipe route. These structural issues are the most common cause of recurring sewer blockages in older Stoke-on-Trent properties.

High-Pressure Sewer Jetting

Our primary clearance method is high-pressure water jetting. A powerful jet is directed down the sewer using a rotating nozzle that cleans the full circumference of the pipe bore. This is effective against grease accumulations, solid debris, and fatbergs formed from fat and wet wipes. For root intrusions, we use cutting jetter nozzles to sever and flush away the root mass.

CCTV Sewer Investigation

For recurring sewer blockages, a CCTV sewer survey is essential. Our camera is pushed through the sewer from the nearest manhole access point, recording the full pipe run. The survey identifies whether the cause is accumulated waste only, or an underlying structural issue — a collapsed section, a misaligned joint, or root penetration — that will cause the problem to recur unless repaired.

Sewer Responsibility in Stoke-on-Trent

Severn Trent Water is responsible for public sewers running beneath roads. Private drains within your property boundary remain your responsibility. If you are unsure whether the blockage is in the public or private section, our CCTV survey can locate the blockage precisely and confirm its ownership classification.