Drainage Services in Northampton

Northampton sits on undulating ground above the River Nene, largely on Northamptonshire clay and ironstone. This shrink-swell clay can move seasonally, putting stress on older rigid pipe joints, particularly in Victorian terraces around the town centre and shoe-trade era housing in areas like Far Cotton and Kingsthorpe, much of which retains original clay drainage.

Postwar estates further out use a mix of clay and early plastic pipework, while modern developments around Wootton and the Grange add separate surface water systems built to current standards. Combined sewers remain common in older parts of town, meaning heavy rainfall can put pressure on shared systems in the historic core.

We start every job with a CCTV drain survey to identify the pipe material and any damage before recommending work. High-pressure jetting clears blockages from grease, silt and root ingress, and no-dig lining lets us repair cracked or displaced clay pipes affected by the clay ground's seasonal movement without digging up gardens or pavements.