// CCTV Drain Survey in Dorchester from a Professional Drainage Company | The Weirdest Things Found in Drains

You’ll find yourself in need of an emergency plumber when you notice the usual symptoms of slow-draining water, flooding, sewage, or strange, unbearable smells – in which case there’s an undeniable issue with the drainage system. However, when our drainage company comes to inspect and administer drain mapping and drain unblocking, we know to expect the unexpected! Here are some of the stranger things found in your drains:

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  Tree Roots
  

  Obviously the tree didn’t mean to cause trouble – but roots often have a way of intruding pipes!
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  Fish
  

  You may think of pet goldfish. But a 2.5lb trout? That’s also happened.
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  Snakes
  

  Although our plumbers have not yet encountered a 7-foot boa constrictor or 2.4-foot rattlesnake, it has been known to happen!
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  A Badger
  

  A team of Scottish plumbers once discovered this poor little fella during a routine drain clearance. The plumbers became wildlife rescuers, and the badger made a full recovery.
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  iPhones
  

  Careful not to drop these! Your devices are literally going down the drain.
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  Underwear
  

  Yep, piles of panties and briefs!
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  Festive Leftovers
  

  We are sad to report the amount of Brussels sprouts and turkey bones that end up in your drains!

While we've been fortunate not to encounter all the aforementioned items in Dorchester's drainage systems, we do advise keeping an eye out for unusual sounds, odours, and easily droppable items that are prone to finding their way into drains. Your vigilance can go a long way in maintaining the health of your drainage system! 

If you ever have a concern, call us! As you can see from the above list, you just never know what could be lurking in your pipes! After any blockage clearance has been completed, our company offers pipe replacement service and additional drainage health checks wherever there are remaining concerns. For drain repairs, emergency drain clearing, and CCTV drain surveys, solving your blocked drains has never been simpler than when you rely on us to get the job done right.