Drain Repair & Drain Lining in Cornwall & Devon
A damaged drain does not fix itself, so we survey first, show you the fault on camera and repair only what is actually broken.
Damaged drain? Fixed properly, often without digging.
Drain repair is the work of fixing a pipe that is cracked, displaced, root-damaged or collapsed, rather than simply clearing what is stuck inside it. A blockage that keeps coming back in the same spot is usually a sign the pipe itself is damaged, and no amount of unblocking will cure that.
Common signs: Blockages that keep returning in the same spot, even after jetting; Persistent bad smells from drains, gullies or one patch of the garden; Damp patches, sunken ground or an unusually lush strip of grass along the drain run.
How we repair drains
No-dig drain lining
A new pipe inside the old one, sealing cracks and joints with no excavation.
Read the guide →
Patch repairs
A short liner over a single damaged section, keeping cost and disruption down.
Read the guide →
Excavation & replacement
When a pipe has fully collapsed, we dig, replace and reinstate properly.
Read the guide →
Real results: blocked vs cleared
BeforeAfterA cracked, collapsed clay pipe replaced with a new sealed section, ground reinstated.
How we repair drains: our 4-step process
1
Survey and locate
We run a CCTV camera through the drain, find the fault and pinpoint its exact position and depth so nothing is dug up on a guess.
2
Show you the footage
You see the crack, root or collapse on screen. We explain what it means in plain terms and which repair option suits it.
3
Agree a clear price
We recommend the least disruptive fix, explain what is involved and agree a clear price with you before any repair work starts.
4
Repair and re-survey
We line, patch or replace the damaged section, then run the camera through again so you can see the finished repair for yourself.
Why locals choose DCI for drain repair
- Survey first, repair second: you see the fault on camera before you spend a penny on repairs
- Local and accountable: based at Tideford near Saltash, covering Plymouth, south east Cornwall and south and west Devon
- No-dig options: drain lining and patch repairs that avoid digging up your drive or garden wherever the pipe allows it
- Insurance-ready reports: clear survey footage and written reports you can pass to your insurer where damage is claimable
What it costs: drain repair
No two drain repairs cost the same, because the price follows the job rather than a menu. The depth of the pipe, the length of the damaged section and how easy it is to reach all play a part, as does whether the pipe can be lined or has to be dug out. No-dig lining is usually the quicker and less disruptive route because there is no ground to reinstate afterwards. We always survey first, show you the footage and agree a clear price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Drain repair across Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon
We repair and line drains within around 50 miles of our Tideford base, including Plymouth, Saltash, Liskeard, Bodmin, St Austell, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Totnes, Newton Abbot and Exeter. See every area we cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
A one-off blockage usually clears and stays clear. If the same spot blocks again and again, or you have smells, damp or sunken ground along the pipe run, the pipe itself is probably damaged. A CCTV survey settles it: we show you the inside of the drain and explain exactly what we find.
No-dig drain repair means fixing the pipe from the inside, without excavating. We feed a resin-impregnated liner into the existing drain and cure it in place, creating a smooth new pipe within the old one. It seals cracks, open joints and root damage, and your drive, patio or garden stays exactly as it was.
Not usually. Lining needs the old pipe to still hold its shape so the liner has something to form against. If a section has fully collapsed or been crushed, we excavate that length, replace it and reinstate the ground. Often the rest of the run is sound and can be lined, so the dig stays small.
Many policies cover accidental damage to underground drains, though wear and tear and root damage are often excluded. Every policy is different, so check yours or ask your insurer. We provide clear CCTV footage and a written report you can send them, which makes a claim much more straightforward.
Yes. If a collapsed drain is flooding your property or waste is backing up into the house, call us on 07418 000 420 at any hour. We will make the situation safe first, then survey the drain and agree a clear price for the permanent repair before that work begins.
Repeat blockages? Let us find the real cause and fix it properly.
Call 07418 000 420 or get a quote online.
Get A Quote Now!
We Typically Respond Within 15-30 Mins 🚀
