Homes built in the mid-20th century can have older drain pipes, including pitch fibre. A CCTV survey shows the pipe condition, so you see it before you spend money on repairs. The request form accepts messages 24/7, so you can send details at any hour.
The request form on this page accepts messages 24/7. Mark your request urgent if water is rising, to help the engineer decide what to do first. Then use the questions below when the engineer replies.
Great Baddow is about 2 miles from Chelmsford centre in a straight line, and it sits in the Chelmsford council area, where the council says Anglian Water handles sewers. Your own drain is still your job. A shared pipe that serves several homes is usually a sewer.
Before you buy, read about drainage checks for new-build and period homes to see which questions to ask. If your survey report uses grades, read about what an MSCC5 drain survey means.
Some homes built in the mid-20th century have pitch fibre drain pipes. This material can warp or flake with age, so the pipe may sag and hold waste. As a result, blockages can return.
If your home is older, a CCTV drain survey shows the pipe condition on camera. The report can also help if you plan to buy or sell, since it shows hidden faults.
Check your home insurance first, since cover for drains varies. Some policies pay for a collapsed drain, and some do not. Read the wording before you spend money.
Ask your insurer what evidence it needs. A camera report and a written quote usually help, since insurers may ask for evidence. Ask the engineer for both.
Ask whether there is a call-out charge, and ask for a written quote before work starts. Ask what cover comes with the work, and get it in writing, since cover differs. See drain repairs in Great Baddow for repair choices. You can also read about blocked drains in Chelmsford or browse all drainage services.
Older pipes can crack, shift or sag as they age. Pitch fibre pipes can also warp or flake with age. A CCTV survey shows what each pipe looks like.
It is a fibre pipe sealed with pitch, used in some homes built in the mid-20th century. It can warp or flake over time, so a CCTV survey is worth having. It shows whether yours has.
You can send a request from any Great Baddow address, including Baddow Road, The Vineyards, Meadgate and Longmead. The engineer who takes the job will confirm whether they can attend.
The engineer who takes the job sets the arrival time, so this site promises none. Mark your request urgent and ask for an estimate when they reply. The request form accepts messages 24/7.