Blocked Drains in Southampton? Your Old Buchan Trap Could Be the Cause

Buchan Trap Removal & Drain Unblocking in Southampton

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Why Are So Many Blocked Drains in Southampton Linked to Buchan Traps?

If you’re constantly dealing with slow drainage, bad smells, or recurring blockages, the problem might not be just fat or wipes — it could be an outdated Buchan trap buried beneath your property.

At Southampton Drains24, we often find that a blocked drain in Southampton is directly caused by these old interceptor traps. That’s why we offer a specialist Buchan trap removal and drain unblocking service — backed by CCTV inspections and CIPP relining technology.


What Is a Buchan Trap?

A Buchan trap, also known as an interceptor trap, was commonly installed in UK properties from the early 1900s through to the 1960s. Its purpose was to block foul sewer gases and rats from entering homes through the drainage system.

But in today’s world, they’re outdated — and more often than not, they do more harm than good.


Problems Caused by Buchan Traps

🔸 Frequent Blockages

Their U-bend design creates a bottleneck, which traps debris, grease, and modern waste products. The result? A blocked drain in Southampton that just won’t stay clear.

🔸 Hard to Access

Interceptor traps are usually buried deep without proper access, making them difficult to maintain or inspect — especially in emergencies.

🔸 Root Ingress and Pipe Collapse

The clay materials used in older traps are vulnerable to root intrusion, cracks, and collapse — leading to serious structural drainage failures.


Drain Unblocking in Southampton: Our Process

When you call Southampton Drains24 about a blocked drain, our first step is always to perform a detailed CCTV drain inspection. If we identify a Buchan trap as the cause, we’ll walk you through the next steps:

🛠 Buchan Trap Removal

We carefully excavate and remove the outdated trap, eliminating the bottleneck and restoring normal flow. Our engineers handle this with minimal disruption to your property.

🧪 CIPP Relining

Once the trap is removed, we use CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) lining to reinforce the remaining pipework. This modern, trenchless method creates a durable new pipe inside the old one — no need for major digging.


Benefits of Removing a Buchan Trap

  • 🟢 Fewer blockages and call-outs
  • 🟢 Improved drainage flow with no U-bend restriction
  • 🟢 No more foul smells from backed-up sewage
  • 🟢 Better access for future maintenance
  • 🟢 Extended pipe lifespan with new CIPP lining

Removing your Buchan trap and upgrading your system is a long-term solution that pays off in fewer drainage issues and lower maintenance costs.


Why Choose Southampton Drains24?

✅ Local experts in drain unblocking in Southampton
✅ CCTV inspections to detect hidden problems fast
✅ Full Buchan trap removal and drain repairs
✅ Non-invasive relining (CIPP) technology
✅ No call-out fees — ever

We’ve helped hundreds of homeowners across Portswood, Shirley, Bitterne, Ocean Village, and Millbrook fix persistent drainage issues by removing these outdated traps and restoring their systems properly.


Book a Drain Unblocking & Trap Removal Today

Don’t let a hidden Buchan trap keep blocking your drains. If you’re experiencing frequent clogs, foul odours, or slow drainage, let Southampton Drains24 get to the root of the problem.

📞 Call us today for a free quote or to schedule your Buchan trap removal and drain unblocking in Southampton.

Fast, professional, and built to last — that’s the Drains24 promise.

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