Sewer Repairs in Stoke-on-Trent

Sewer Repair Services in Stoke-on-Trent

Sewer problems range from simple blockages that can be cleared with high-pressure jetting to serious structural failures requiring pipe replacement or relining. Whatever the issue, our Stoke-on-Trent drainage engineers have the equipment and experience to diagnose the problem accurately and carry out the most appropriate repair. We handle all types of sewer pipe — clay, concrete, iron, and uPVC — across both domestic and commercial properties throughout the city and surrounding Staffordshire.

Stoke-on-Trent's sewer network includes some of the oldest domestic drainage infrastructure in the country. The Potteries towns were densely populated throughout the Victorian era, and the sewers laid to serve them were typically salt-glazed clay pipes set in lime mortar — materials that were excellent for their time but are now well past their design life in many properties. Our engineers understand the particular challenges of this type of ageing infrastructure and approach each job with the appropriate care and expertise.

Types of Sewer Problem We Fix

Blocked sewers are the most common call-out. A sewer serves every drain in the property, so a blockage in the main sewer line causes all toilets, baths, sinks, and showers to back up simultaneously. We clear sewer blockages using high-pressure water jetting, with CCTV inspection to confirm the full pipe has been cleared and to identify any underlying structural issues that caused the blockage to form.

Cracked and fractured sewer pipes allow groundwater to enter the drain (infiltration) and sewage to leak into the surrounding soil (exfiltration). Both are serious problems. Infiltration increases the load on the sewer system and can cause it to overflow; exfiltration contaminates soil and groundwater and poses a health hazard. Root ingress — where tree roots have penetrated the pipe through cracked joints — is particularly common in Stoke-on-Trent's older terraced streets, where large garden trees and street trees have had decades to work their roots into ageing clay pipes.

Sewer Relining: The No-Dig Solution

Where a sewer is cracked or has root ingress but has not fully collapsed, drain relining is often the best solution. We insert a resin-impregnated flexible liner into the damaged sewer, inflate it against the pipe walls, and cure it to form a smooth, seamless new pipe within the old one. The process requires no excavation, causes minimal disruption, and produces a repair that is expected to last 50 years or more. It is particularly suitable for sewers running beneath driveways, gardens, and buildings in Stoke-on-Trent's densely packed terraced streets.

Sewer Excavation and Pipe Replacement

Where a sewer has fully collapsed, is badly misaligned, or has deteriorated beyond what relining can address, excavation and pipe replacement is required. Our team carries out precise, targeted excavations — cutting out only the failed section of pipe — and reinstates the ground surface to a high standard. We use modern uPVC sewer pipes for all replacements, which offer excellent resistance to root ingress and a smooth bore that promotes fast, clear flow. After every repair, we carry out a CCTV post-inspection survey to confirm everything is correctly installed and fully functional.