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R.A.M Drainage Solutions provides professional drainage services throughout Dorset, supporting homeowners, landlords and businesses with everything from urgent drain unblocking to CCTV investigations, drain repairs and new drainage installation.
Operating from our Bournemouth base, our engineers cover Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Wareham, Swanage and surrounding areas across Dorset.
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R.A.M Drainage Solutions operates from its Bournemouth base at:
The Mill House
7 Carbery Lane
Bournemouth
BH6 3QG
From Bournemouth, we provide drainage support throughout the wider Dorset area, including residential properties, rental accommodation, commercial premises and managed buildings.
If you are outside one of the main locations listed on this page, contact our team with your postcode and we can confirm current engineer availability in your area.
Drainage emergencies can quickly cause flooding, wastewater overflow and damage to your property. If a drain is overflowing, sewage is backing up or you have a severe blockage that cannot wait, R.A.M provides 24-hour emergency drainage support across Dorset.
Call our team with your location and details of the problem and we can confirm current engineer availability.
Our team brings more than 20 years of drainage industry experience to domestic and commercial work.
Urgent drainage problems can include severe blockages, overflowing drains, wastewater backing up into a property, flooding and damaged pipework.
R.A.M provides 24-hour emergency drainage support across Dorset, with attendance dependent on location, urgency and engineer availability.
Professional clearance for blocked toilets, sinks, external drains, underground drainage systems and other wastewater pipework.
Where the same problem keeps returning, further investigation may be recommended to identify the underlying cause.
CCTV cameras allow underground drainage systems to be inspected internally without unnecessary excavation.
Surveys can help locate blockages, cracks, damaged joints, root intrusion, collapsed sections and other faults.
R.A.M repairs damaged, leaking, deteriorated and collapsed drainage systems using both traditional and no-dig techniques where appropriate.
Repairs can include targeted internal repairs, relining, excavation and replacement.
R.A.M also installs new underground drainage and pipework for domestic and commercial properties.
The appropriate installation will depend on the property, intended use, existing drainage layout and site conditions.
Patch repairs are a targeted no-dig solution for isolated areas of damage within suitable drainage pipes.
A resin-impregnated patch is positioned within the affected section and cured in place, allowing localised damage to be repaired without replacing the entire drain.
CIPP resin lining can rehabilitate longer sections of damaged pipework from within the existing drain, reducing the need for extensive excavation where conditions allow.
Blocked or poorly functioning soakaways can prevent surface water from dispersing effectively.
R.A.M provides soakaway clearance and maintenance to help restore effective drainage where possible.
Damaged or deteriorating pitch fibre pipes can restrict flow and cause recurring drainage problems.
R.A.M provides pitch fibre pipe repairs to help restore the pipework and improve drainage performance where possible.
Drainage pipework exposed through excavation to provide access for underground repair or installation work.
Underground drainage pipework exposed beside a property so repair work can be carried out safely and accurately.
Vegetation and debris built up within a drainage access chamber, showing the type of obstruction that can restrict flow through the system.
A drainage inspection chamber cover neatly reinstated into the surrounding surface following drainage work.
Blocked drains can range from a slow-running sink or unpleasant smell to overflowing wastewater and complete drainage failure. Acting when the first warning signs appear can help prevent the problem becoming more disruptive.
R.A.M clears blocked drainage systems for homes and businesses throughout Dorset. Depending on the problem, our engineers can use professional drain clearance equipment to restore flow before investigating why the blockage developed in the first place.
Sinks, baths or showers taking longer than normal to empty can indicate a developing restriction.
Waste or standing water trapped within the drainage system can create persistent odours.
Unusual bubbling or gurgling noises can occur when air is being displaced around a restriction.
Water rising in toilets, sinks, showers or external drains may indicate a more serious blockage further along the system.
Wastewater appearing outside the drainage system should be investigated promptly.
If the same drain repeatedly blocks after being cleared, there may be an underlying problem with the pipework rather than a simple obstruction.
We first assess the affected drain and the symptoms you are experiencing. The location of the blockage, whether the problem has happened before and which parts of the property are affected can all help determine the most appropriate next step.
Depending on the type and location of the obstruction, professional drain clearance equipment can be used to break down and remove the blockage and restore normal flow.
If the blockage repeatedly returns or structural damage is suspected, a CCTV drain survey can provide a clear view of the inside of the pipework.
Camera inspection can identify issues such as cracks, displaced joints, root intrusion, collapsed pipework and other defects that cannot be diagnosed reliably from the surface.
If damage is found, R.A.M can recommend an appropriate repair based on the condition and location of the pipe.
Depending on the problem, this could include a targeted patch repair, CIPP resin lining, excavation and replacement or other drainage repairs.
Clearing an obstruction can restore flow, but it will not resolve structural damage within the drainage system.
If the same drain repeatedly becomes blocked, a pipe has moved out of alignment or roots are entering through damaged joints, the underlying fault may require repair.
A CCTV inspection can help establish whether the problem is caused by an obstruction or by damage to the drain itself. R.A.M can then recommend a repair method based on the extent and location of the defect.
Where suitable, no-dig techniques such as patch repair or CIPP lining may avoid the need for excavation. Where pipework has collapsed or is too badly damaged for an internal repair, the affected area can instead be excavated and replaced.
Drainage work is not limited to clearing or repairing existing systems. R.A.M also carries out new drain installation for homes and commercial properties across Dorset.
New drainage may be required as part of property improvements, replacement of unsuitable pipework, changes to an existing drainage layout or wider construction work.
Before installation, the proposed route, connections, gradients and access requirements need to be considered so that the drainage system can operate effectively and remain accessible for future maintenance.
R.A.M supports homeowners, tenants, landlords and property managers with blocked drains, recurring drainage problems, CCTV inspections, damaged drains and new drainage work.
Whether the problem affects a kitchen drain, toilet, external gully or underground drainage run, our team can investigate the issue and recommend the appropriate next step.
Drainage problems can quickly cause disruption for businesses, particularly where facilities are heavily used or wastewater is essential to day-to-day operations.
R.A.M works with commercial premises and managed properties across Dorset, providing emergency assistance, drain clearance, CCTV investigation, repair work and preventative maintenance.
R.A.M operates across Dorset from its Bournemouth base.
The main areas currently covered include Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch, alongside:
As well as surrounding communities across Dorset. Contact our team if you’re unsure if we cover your area.
R.A.M focuses on finding the cause of drainage problems, not just clearing the immediate symptom. With 24/7 support, no call-out fees and a choice of traditional or no-dig repair methods, customers get a practical solution based on what the drainage system actually needs.
Operating from Bournemouth, R.A.M is well placed to support homes and businesses across Dorset.
Have any other questions? Speak to one of our drainage specialists today.
Yes. R.A.M provides 24-hour emergency drainage support across Dorset. If a drain is overflowing, wastewater is backing up or the problem is causing flooding or damage, contact the team and provide your postcode so current engineer availability can be checked.
R.A.M serves Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Wareham, Swanage, Dorchester, Weymouth and surrounding areas. If your location is not listed, contact the team with your postcode to confirm coverage.
R.A.M operates from The Mill House, 7 Carbery Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 3QG.
Common warning signs include slow-draining water, unpleasant smells, gurgling pipework, toilets struggling to flush, water backing up and external drains or gullies beginning to overflow.
A recurring blockage can be caused by persistent build-up, but it can also indicate a problem such as root intrusion, damaged pipework, displaced joints or a collapsed section of drain. A CCTV drain survey can help identify the underlying cause.
In suitable circumstances, yes. Patch repairs and CIPP resin lining can repair damaged pipework internally without excavating the complete drain. The condition and extent of the damage will determine which repair method is appropriate.
Yes. R.A.M carries out new drainage installation as well as repairing and maintaining existing drainage systems.
Yes. R.A.M provides drainage services for both domestic and commercial properties across Dorset, including landlords, managed properties and business premises.
The cost depends on the location and severity of the blockage, the equipment required and whether further investigation or repair is needed. Contact R.A.M with details of the problem for advice and a quotation.
24/7 drainage services across the South of England.
Registered Address: The Mill House, 7 Carbery Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 3QG
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