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Tree roots are one of the most common reasons an older drain keeps blocking they work into the joints, grow inside the pipe, and catch everything that flows past. First Fix Response cuts roots out of blocked and damaged drains across Kent and Medway, checks whether they've damaged the pipe, and sorts that too.
You get a named local team and the price agreed before we start.
No call-out charge. Call now across the ME postcodes and beyond.


Roots are looking for water, and a drain is full of it. They find their way in through tiny cracks and loose joints in an older pipe, then grow into a mass inside it. Once they're in, they catch fat, wipes and debris, and the drain starts to block more and more often. Left alone, the roots widen the cracks they came through — which is how a root problem turns into a damaged-pipe problem.
Signs you have tree roots in your drain
A drain that keeps blocking, no matter how often it's cleared
Slow drainage that gradually gets worse
Gurgling from plugholes or the toilet
A blockage that comes straight back after rodding
Older property with mature trees nearby

From a one-off blockage to a collapsed pipe, here's everything our drainage team handled. Select any service to see how it works.













Honestly, if the pipe that let them in is still cracked, yes, eventually. Cutting the roots clears the blockage now; sealing the pipe stops them returning. That's why we always check the pipe after clearing, and recommend drain relining where there's damage, or planned maintenance where the pipe's sound but the trees are close and persistent. We'd rather fix it once than keep coming back.

Dartford
Sheerness
Ashford
Gravesham
Sevenoaks
Gravesend
Tonbridge
Tunbridge Wells
Sevenoaks

See a list below of our frequently asked questions from our customers
Through small cracks and loose joints in the pipe roots seek out the water inside and grow in, then spread into a mass that blocks the flow.
DIY rarely clears an established root mass, and chemical root killers seldom reach or shift roots properly inside a drain they often just delay the problem. Cutting them out mechanically and checking the pipe is what actually fixes it.
It clears the blockage straight away. Whether it's permanent depends on the pipe if roots got in through a crack, they'll return unless that's sealed. We survey and tell you honestly which yours is.
Yes, a camera survey shows exactly where the roots are and whether they've damaged the pipe, so the job's done right
There's no call-out charge, and you'll know the fixed price before we start. It depends on how much root there is and whether the pipe needs sealing afterwards we'll give you a clear figure once we've surveyed it.
Yes. As well as checking the condition inside the pipe, we can trace and map where your drains run, how deep they are and where they connect — useful before an extension, before buying a property, or before any digging. You get a clear map you can keep. Many jobs use both together: map where it is, survey what state it's in.
Yes, we provide drainage services for both residential and commercial customers across Kent & Medway. We work with homeowners, landlords, businesses, restaurants, offices, retail units and industrial properties.
Yes, our emergency drainage engineers can respond quickly to overflowing drains, flooding, blocked manholes and sewage backups. We use professional drainage equipment to identify the cause of the issue and restore safe drainage as quickly as possible.
You may need a CCTV drain survey if you experience recurring blocked drains, bad smells, slow drainage, suspected drain damage or ongoing drainage issues that cannot be identified externally. CCTV surveys allow us to inspect the inside of your drains and diagnose problems accurately.
Yes, all of our drainage engineers are fully insured, experienced and trained to carry out professional drainage services safely and effectively across Kent & Medway.
Yes, we provide professional drain repair services for damaged, cracked and collapsed drains. After identifying the issue, we can recommend the most effective repair solution to restore your drainage system.
Regular drainage maintenance can help prevent blocked drains. Avoid pouring grease down sinks, dispose of waste correctly, keep gutters clear and arrange routine drain cleaning or CCTV inspections if you experience recurring drainage issues.
It depends where the blockage is. A drain inside your boundary that only serves your property is usually yours; a shared or public sewer is the water company's. We'll tell you which it is when we're there, and point you to the right people if it's not yours.
That's a sign the pipe itself needs attention. We'll survey it with a camera and recommend the right repair — root removal, relining or, as a last resort, excavation.
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''We live in Westerham. The drains backed up in the house. They did an emergency call out arriving the same day. The office staff were amazing and the engineer was great. Highly recommend, very professional. Thanks again''

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the engineer was very helpful with availability and great with times.
Very helpful and got the best for my money.
Would recommend him to anyone!''

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