Blocked Drains in North London
From Islington's Georgian terraces to Barnet's suburban semis, North London presents a mix of drainage challenges. We provide fast, reliable drain services across the entire area, with engineers who understand the specific characteristics of North London properties.
Covering: Islington, Camden, Haringey, Barnet, Enfield, Highgate, Hampstead, Finsbury Park, Muswell Hill, Crouch End
About North London Drainage
North London includes some of the capital's oldest housing stock alongside newer developments. Areas like Highgate and Hampstead sit on hills with gravity-fed drainage, while lower-lying Tottenham and Edmonton can experience backing up during heavy rainfall due to the hydraulic load on the sewer system.
The geology varies across North London—from London Clay in the south to gravels further north. This affects how drainage systems behave and how susceptible they are to ground movement and root intrusion.
Common Issues We See in North London
Tree root intrusion is particularly common in leafy areas like Muswell Hill and Crouch End. Mature street trees and garden planting mean roots are always seeking water sources, and they frequently find their way into pipe joints, especially in older clay drainage systems.
Older properties in Holloway and Finsbury Park often have shared clay pipe systems that require careful diagnosis when problems occur. A blockage in one property can affect neighbours, and identifying the source requires experience with these interconnected systems.
Victorian conversions in Islington and Camden frequently have drainage stacks shared between multiple flats. Understanding which part of the system is responsible for a blockage—and who's responsible for fixing it—requires knowledge of how these properties were originally built and subsequently converted.
Areas We Cover in North London
- Islington (N1) - Georgian terraces and Victorian conversions
- Camden (NW1, NW3, NW5) - Mixed housing, many conversions
- Haringey (N4, N8, N15, N17, N22) - Victorian terraces to 1930s semis
- Barnet (N2, N3, N11, N12, EN4, EN5) - Suburban houses, varied ages
- Enfield (EN1, EN2, EN3) - Mix of periods and housing types
- Highgate and Hampstead - Period properties, often on slopes
- Muswell Hill and Crouch End - Edwardian family houses
- Finsbury Park and Holloway - Victorian terraces, many converted