Expert Plumbers
Expert Plumbers | Main Line Issues | Plumbing | Lancing
When water backs up, toilets gurgle, or your whole property starts to smell like trouble, you need a crew that understands every inch of the pipes beneath your feet. HEP’s expert plumbers in Lancing combine decades of hands-on experience with the latest video-scoping and jet-flushing tech to pinpoint and solve main line issues fast, protecting your home, garden, and wallet from costly damage.
Whether roots have invaded your sewer, grease has created a stubborn blockage, or old clay piping has finally cracked, we’ll arrive pronto, explain what’s happening in plain English, and get your system flowing freely again—often the same day. Count on transparent pricing, workmanship guarantees, and a local team that treats your property like their own, so you can get back to enjoying life in coastal West Sussex without the worry.
FAQs
What are the most common signs that my main sewer line in Lancing is blocked or damaged?
Typical indicators include multiple fixtures backing up at the same time (e.g., toilets, sinks, and showers), gurgling sounds from drains, foul odours coming from plug-holes or the garden, water pooling around floor drains, and unusually lush or soggy patches of lawn above the pipe route. If you notice any of these, call a professional plumber promptly to avoid further damage.
What causes main line issues in the Lancing area?
In Lancing we frequently see tree-root intrusion (especially from mature oaks and sycamores), ground movement in the coastal clay soils, the build-up of fats, oils and non-flushable wipes, and age-related pipe corrosion in older properties. Heavy rain can also overload combined sewers and highlight weaknesses in the line.
How do professional plumbers diagnose a main line problem?
Our engineers start with a high-pressure water test to see if the line is flowing. We then insert a CCTV inspection camera to pinpoint blockages, cracks, or root ingress without digging. If needed, we can trace the line electronically to produce a depth and location map before recommending the most cost-effective repair.
Will my garden have to be dug up to fix the pipe?
Not necessarily. Whenever possible we use trenchless techniques such as high-pressure jet-cleaning, mechanical root cutting, pipe relining (inserting a resin-soaked sleeve that hardens in place), or pipe bursting (pulling a new pipe through the old one). These methods require only one or two small access holes, saving your lawn, patios and driveways from major excavation.
How much does a main line repair or replacement cost in Lancing?
Costs vary with pipe diameter, depth, length and chosen repair method. Minor blockages cleared with jetting start around £90–£150. Localised patch lining is typically £250–£400. Full relining or pipe bursting for an average semi-detached house can range from £1,200–£2,500. We provide a fixed quotation after a free site survey and CCTV report, so you know the full price before work begins.
Is the homeowner always responsible for the main sewer line, or does Southern Water cover some of it?
Legally, you are responsible for the section of pipe from your house to the property boundary or the public sewer connection point. Beyond that, Southern Water maintains the public sewer. If our CCTV shows the fault lies outside your boundary, we will supply the footage and report so you can forward it to Southern Water for resolution without incurring repair costs yourself.