Blocked Storm Gully in Bath: Water Jetting Clearance Case Study
A reported blocked downpipe in Bath led Aquablast Drain Services Ltd to a storm-gully clearance. Our engineer recorded that the blocked storm gully was cleared using high-pressure water jetting and finished the job with the outcome “All clear”.
Location: Bath | Source: Aquablast engineer’s completed-job notes and original site photographs.
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Case study at a glance
Location: Bath.
Reported issue: a blocked downpipe.
Work completed: high-pressure water jetting of the blocked storm gully.
Recorded outcome: “All clear” in the engineer’s completion note.
The problem: a reported blocked downpipe
The initial request was to clear a blocked downpipe at a property in Bath. That was the reported symptom at booking. The completion record identifies the storm gully as the drainage point cleared during attendance, so this case study keeps the enquiry and completed work distinct.
What our engineer found
The engineer recorded a blocked storm gully. The original site photograph shows external drainage access beside a wall, with a hose in place during the visit. No specific debris, damaged joint or collapsed pipe is named in the completion note.
The solution: high-pressure water jetting
Aquablast cleared the storm gully using high-pressure water jetting. The recorded method addresses the obstruction in the drainage system. The notes do not describe replacement of the downpipe, excavation or installation of a new gully, and those works are not claimed here.
The recorded result
The completion note states that the blocked storm gully was cleared and records “All clear”. This supports the clearance outcome. It does not provide a separate CCTV report, a quantified flow test or a long-term performance guarantee.
What this job demonstrates
A useful drainage record follows the issue from the reported symptom to the work completed. In this Bath visit, the enquiry concerned a downpipe, while the engineer documented clearance of the connected storm gully. That distinction helps customers understand what was actually resolved.
Photographs from the drainage visit
Original site photograph from the Bath visit showing the external drainage opening and hose beside the wall. The completion note records a blocked storm gully cleared using high-pressure water jetting.
Frequently asked questions
Was the job a downpipe repair or a gully clearance?
The enquiry described a blocked downpipe. The engineer’s completion note records a storm-gully clearance by high-pressure water jetting; a downpipe replacement or repair is not documented.
What is a storm gully used for?
A storm gully is a drainage collection point for surface water. Keeping it clear helps water enter the drainage system. The exact layout of this property is not detailed in the job notes.
What caused the Bath blockage?
The completion record does not identify a specific cause. We do not attribute it to leaves, silt or structural damage without evidence from the visit.
How was the outcome recorded?
The engineer recorded that the storm gully had been cleared using high-pressure water jetting and marked the result “All clear”.
Who should I contact about blocked drainage in Bath?
Call Aquablast on 0800 097 8255 and describe where water is collecting or backing up. The team can discuss the drainage issue and appropriate attendance.
About the author: Aquablast’s drainage team
Drain Unblocker is the publishing name used for Aquablast Drain Services Ltd’s drainage team. Aquablast is a family-run business with over 25 years’ experience in domestic and commercial drainage, serving the South West. This case study draws on the team’s completed-job notes and original site photographs.
Related drainage services
High-pressure water jetting — The method used to clear this storm gully.
Drain unblocking — Support with drainage obstructions.
Drainage services — Explore Aquablast’s wider drainage services.
Need help with a drainage problem?
Contact Aquablast Drain Services Ltd to discuss your property, drainage issue and the work you may need.
