How do we find a pipe buried deep underground without digging up your entire lawn? It sounds like magic, but it’s actually clever technology. We use a 'sonde'—a small, battery-powered transmitter that we guide through your drainage system. As it moves along, it sends a radio signal back up to the surface. Our engineers follow that signal with a handheld receiver, marking the exact route, depth, and direction of the pipe. It's completely non-invasive, meaning your driveway and garden stay exactly as they are. Why risk a 'hit and hope' approach when we can show you the exact layout to the nearest centimetre?

If you're planning on building over or near a public sewer, United Utilities is going to want some paperwork. They need to know that your new foundations won't crush their pipes. This is where a professional drain mapping survey becomes essential. We provide the detailed data they look for, including invert levels (the depth of the pipe's interior) and the location of any lateral drains. We can even provide CAD-ready plans that your architect can drop straight into their designs. It’s one less thing for you to worry about, and it keeps your planning application moving through the system without any nasty surprises.

Imagine you've just picked up the keys to a lovely house near Billinge Hill, only to find out three months later that the main drain is collapsed under the garage. It's a nightmare scenario that happens more often than you'd think. A standard home survey rarely looks at the pipes, which is why a specialist drain map and CCTV inspection are so valuable. We don't just tell you where the pipes are; we tell you what condition they're in. We'll spot root ingress, cracks, or scale buildup before they turn into a flooded kitchen. It's all about knowing exactly what you're buying so you can negotiate or get repairs sorted before you move in.