247 Rapid Response
4.5 · 510 reviews
247 Rapid Response engineer on a drainage callout in Medway

Medway · Kent · South East England

Drainage in Medway.

Drain unblock, CCTV survey, drain mapping, CIPP relining, excavation, manhole rebuild. Scheduled 1 to 2 working days, target on-site 9am to 5pm slot. Across Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and the wider Medway.

Insurance-grade reportingBS-compliant workmanship12-month workmanship guarantee
30-60 MINResponse time
12 MOWorkmanship guarantee
FULLYInsured & accredited
24/7365 days a year

Local context

Drainage in Medway: what we expect on site.

Chatham's Victorian terraces and the post-war estates running through Gillingham and Rainham into ME7 and ME8 share a common problem: cast-iron drainage that has been in the ground for fifty to eighty years. Root ingress, displaced joints, and internal corrosion are the standard failure modes here, and many of the older Admiralty-era terrace runs in ME4 and ME5 were never separated – foul and surface water share the same branch, which complicates any relining scope.

Our drainage surveys begin with a CCTV camera survey of the full run, recording defect locations and pipe condition on a coded report. Where blockages or grease accumulation are found, high-pressure water jetting clears the line before the second camera pass confirms clearance. Where the pipe structure is compromised, no-dig CIPP lining is our first recommendation – it avoids disturbing Chatham's dense terrace footprints and most Rochester conservation-area gardens. Targeted excavation is reserved for collapsed sections or displaced junctions that cannot be addressed by lining alone. There is no callout fee; the fixed quotation is issued after the CCTV report. See /pricing.

ME1ME2ME3ME4ME5ME7ME8

Frequently asked

Drainage in Medway: your questions.

How fast can you reach Medway for drainage?
Scheduled 1 to 2 working days, target on-site 9am to 5pm slot. We do not run reactive 24/7 callouts in Kent unless the district is M25-adjacent (yours is not). Scheduled project visits are slot-booked from our north-west London base. Times quoted are best-effort targets, not contractual guarantees.
What does drainage work cost in Medway?
Medway drainage pricing follows the published rate card: CCTV inspection from £349 (weekday daytime, up to 3 manholes), drain mapping from £449 (weekday daytime, up to 3 manholes), CIPP cured-in-place relining from £500 per metre, drain unblock + jetting from £180. Evening / weekend daytime and late night / bank holiday tiers apply. Domestic prices shown inc VAT; commercial quoted ex VAT.
Do you cover all postcodes in Medway?
Yes. We cover ME1, ME2, ME3, ME4, ME5, ME7, ME8 across Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood, Rainham and the rest of Medway. Naval-base heritage stock in Chatham; mixed Victorian terraces and post-war estates with cast-iron drainage.
What kit do you bring to Medway for drainage?
Harben P30/100 4000 PSI jetting trailer or van-mount jetter for tight access, 90 m CCTV crawler with mainline and lateral inspection capability, Picote cutter heads for root ingress, electromechanical rodding for tight bends, and a stocked Class A/B/D manhole cover swap kit for emergency replacement.
Will the report be accepted by my insurer in Medway?
Yes. Our written drainage reports are accepted by every major UK insurer for trace-and-access policy claims: LV, Aviva, Direct Line, Admiral, Hiscox, Zurich, AXA, RSA, NIG, Allianz, Ageas, Legal & General. Reports include location coordinates, leak rate or drainage condition estimate, photographic evidence, and a recommended-repair section the customer can hand to any contractor.

Other South East services

Pair this with our other South East service.

We run both drainage and leak detection across Medway. Drainage handles the unblock + survey + relining work; leak detection handles the forensic trace + insurance report side. Many customers book both on the same visit.

Need a 24/7 emergency engineer?

30 to 60 minute response across every London borough. Gas Safe registered. 12-month workmanship guarantee.