How to Find Your Drain

Finding the exact location of drains on your property is essential for planning building work, diagnosing drainage problems, or simply knowing where your pipes run. While some basic detective work can identify approximate pipe routes, professional drain tracing provides exact locations and depths when precision matters.

What to Look For

• Check for manhole covers in the garden, driveway and around the property
• Follow the line between manholes — drains usually run in straight lines
• Downpipes from gutters indicate surface water drain positions
• Soil vent pipes (SVPs) on the outside wall show where the main drain exits
• Local authority drainage maps may show pipe routes
• Water company sewer maps show public sewer positions

How We Diagnose the Problem

For accurate drain location, we use CCTV cameras with sonde (signal) transmitters. The camera is inserted into the drain and as it travels through the pipe, a receiver above ground traces the exact route, marking it on the surface with spray paint and recording depths.

How We Fix It

You receive an accurate drainage plan showing every pipe run, manhole, connection, and outlet. This plan is invaluable for architects, builders, and for your own records. We provide both digital and printed versions.