Rodent investigation drainage surveys in Orpington, Bromley and Kent
CCTV drainage surveys to investigate possible rodent entry routes through drains in Orpington, Bromley, South London and North Kent.
Where rodents may be using damaged, open or redundant drainage, a CCTV survey can help identify accessible sections that need further attention.
We handle rodent investigation drainage surveys for homes, landlords and businesses in Orpington, Bromley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Tell us the property postcode and we will confirm availability.
Drainage investigation for possible rodent routes
CCTV drain inspection
Camera investigation of accessible drainage sections.
Damaged or redundant drainage
Identification of visible drainage conditions that may need further work.
Next drainage work
Findings can be used to discuss repair or drainage-proofing options.
Signs rats may be using your drains
Rats can travel through damaged or open drainage and come up close to or inside a building. Signs that point towards the drains include droppings under kitchen units or behind a bath panel, scratching inside walls or under floors, gnawed pipework, and rats seen near a manhole, gully or outside drain.
Activity can come back after pest control treatment if the route in has not been found. Building work can also leave old pipes open under a floor, for example where a kitchen or bathroom was moved and the original connection was never sealed.
How a rodent drainage investigation works
The investigation looks at the drainage only. A CCTV camera is run through accessible pipes from chambers and access points to look for defects rodents could use, such as broken pipes, open or displaced joints, and redundant connections that have been left open.
Chambers are checked for damaged brickwork, missing caps on rodding points and broken covers. A camera survey shows the visible condition of the drains it can reach; it cannot show every route a rodent might use.
What to expect on the day
We ask where activity has been seen or heard, then lift the accessible covers and look at each chamber before the camera goes in. We may ask you to run water so connections can be traced.
Afterwards we explain what we found, including any defect or open pipe that could give rodents a way through. Where the inspection is recorded, footage or images can be shared with you or with your pest control provider. If drainage repair or proofing work looks worthwhile, we will talk you through the options.
Rodent drain surveys across Orpington and Bromley
We investigate drainage for possible rodent routes at houses, flats, rented homes and commercial premises in Orpington, Bromley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and the wider South London and North Kent area. Send us the postcode by phone, WhatsApp or email, and let us know where the signs have been and whether pest control is already involved.
Questions about rodent investigation drainage surveys
Do you carry out pest control treatment?
No. We investigate and work on the drainage only. Baiting, trapping and treatment are carried out by a pest control provider. Many people use both: pest control for the animals, and a drainage investigation to look for damaged or open drains they may be using.
Will a survey get rid of the rats?
No. A survey does not remove rodents or keep them out. It looks for drainage defects that could give them a route. If one is found, repairing or proofing that section can be discussed, but rodents may also get in through gaps that have nothing to do with the drains.
Should we tell our pest controller about the survey?
Yes, it helps. They may already know where activity is heaviest, which can guide which runs we look at. Where the inspection is recorded, the findings can be shared with them so everyone is working from the same information.
What should I tell you when I call?
Tell us the postcode, where signs have been seen or heard, whether there has been building work such as a new kitchen or extension, and where the outside manholes are if you know. If you are a tenant, let your landlord or agent know too.
Can we use the toilet and sinks before the survey?
Usually, yes, unless water is backing up. Keep drain covers and rodding caps closed, keep food waste sealed and cleared, and do not lift heavy covers yourself. If there is activity indoors, speak to a pest control provider about what to do in the meantime.
Discuss the drainage problem
Tell us about the problem
Tell us where the property is, what is happening and whether water is backing up.
Discuss the likely work
We can discuss whether this service, a survey or repair is the appropriate route.
Current service area
Drain Relief Services covers Orpington, Bromley, Bexleyheath, Dartford, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, and wider South London and North Kent.
Contact Drain Relief Services
Call, email or WhatsApp to discuss the drainage problem.