Drainage service
Pitch Fibre Pipe Repair
Older pitch fibre drains can deform and wear over time. We check the pipe’s condition, then repair or replace it — whichever suits the drain.
- Available 24/7
- Quote before work
- 60-minute response in Kent
What is pitch fibre?
A drain pipe material you may not know you have.
Pitch fibre pipes are made from wood fibre bonded with pitch. They were widely used for drainage in some older properties, particularly homes built from around the 1950s to the 1970s.
Many are still in the ground today. You won’t usually know you have them until something goes wrong — or the drain is inspected.
What can go wrong
How pitch fibre pipes can fail.
The material is softer than modern plastic or clay, so problems can develop as it ages.
Deformation
The pipe can lose its round shape and narrow under ground pressure.
Blistering and delamination
Layers of the pipe wall can lift and peel away inside.
Leaks
Damaged sections can let water escape or soil get in.
Blockages
A narrowed or rough pipe catches waste more easily.
Recognise the problem
Signs there may be a problem.
These can point to many drain issues. Only an inspection confirms whether pitch fibre is involved.
- 01
Slow drainage
Water drains away more slowly than it used to.
- 02
Repeated blockages
Blockages returning along the same drain run.
- 03
Damp or sunken ground
Wet patches or dips above the drain line.
- 04
Smells outside
Persistent drain odours around the property.
Assessing the pipe
Find out what condition it’s in.
A CCTV inspection shows whether the drain is pitch fibre, how far any deformation or blistering extends and which sections are affected.
That decides the repair — so it is always the first step.
Repair options
Repair or replace — it depends on the pipe.
Repairing is often more cost-effective. Some customers prefer full replacement for peace of mind. We’ll explain both.
- 01
Repairing the existing pipe
Damaged sections are repaired, which is usually the more cost-effective choice.
Localised damage
- 02
Suitable sections
- 03
Replacement with plastic pipework
We trace the drains, excavate correctly and lay modern heavy-duty pipe.
Widespread damage or by preference
When replacement is right
Out with the old, in with modern pipe.
Where the pipe is too far gone, or you’d rather replace it, we trace the drain run, excavate it properly and install long-lasting plastic pipework in its place.
Fixing early is usually simpler than fixing late.
Repairing problems as they appear can avoid replacing the whole system.
How it works
How a pitch fibre repair runs.
- 01
Inspect
A camera survey confirms the material and its condition.
- 02
Explain the options
Repair or replacement, with a clear quote for each.
- 03
Carry out the work
The agreed repair or replacement is completed.
- 04
Clean up and test
We tidy the site and check the drain flows properly.
The Fedurco approach
Why Fedurco?
01
Inspect before advising
The repair is based on the pipe’s actual condition.
02
Your choice
We set out repair and replacement options honestly.
03
Full service
Tracing, excavation and replacement handled in-house.
Reviews
What customers have said
“Came on the same day as I called Jan out, fixed my issue within minutes for a extremely reasonable rate. Gave advice on how to stop it happening again.”
“We had a blocked drain that had water coming out, it was gurgling and there was a horrible smell. Jan was with us within…”
Areas we cover
Pitch fibre repairs across Kent, South-East London & Medway
Help for homes across the area. The 60-minute emergency response applies in Kent.
Common questions
Pitch fibre questions.
Get a quote
Ask about pitch fibre repair.
We already know it’s about pitch fibre pipes — just add your postcode and details. For anything urgent, calling is fastest.
Available 24/7
Worried about older drains?
Speak to the team about an inspection and your options.