Rapid Fault Detection & Trenchless Repairs for Road Drainage Networks
Live Fault Detection and On-the-Spot Drainage Repairs to Keep Roads Moving
When it comes to highways, time is everything. That’s why AJS Environmental deploys rapid Find and Fix solutions combining HD CCTV inspections with real-time fault resolution, all in a single visit.
Whether you’re managing a council asset, private estate road, or busy commuter route, our engineers deliver non-disruptive, trenchless repair services at speed helping you keep traffic flowing and problems solved.
Why Clients Choose AJS for Highways Drainage ‘Find & Fix’
- Locate & repair drainage faults without multiple callouts
- HD CCTV footage with precise tracking
- Immediate patch repair, cutting, or sealing where required
- Minimal disruption to road users or site activity
- Full reporting, images and videos for highways compliance
Download the Full ‘Find & Fix’ Highways Guide (PDF)
Trenchless Efficiency
No digging. No disruption. Our repairs are trenchless, fast, and made to last ,ideal for sensitive surfaces and traffic-heavy locations.
Real-Time CCTV Results
Our advanced software and laser-guided tech gives us metre-accurate fault location that’s perfect for localised sealing, cutting, or lining.
Proven Trenchless Repairs – Real Case Studies
AJS Environmental delivers evidence-led drainage repairs using CCTV diagnostics,
robotic cutting, patch lining, UV lining and manhole sealing.
Below are real-world examples showing how our Find & Fix approach restores
drainage performance without excavation.
Night-Time Highways Patch Lining
Overnight defect repairs on live highways using CCTV diagnostics, root removal and trenchless patch lining to minimise disruption.
Manhole Sealing & Infiltration Repair
Groundwater infiltration eliminated using staged sealing, benching reconstruction and waterproof coating systems.
Robotic Cutting & Lining Preparation
High-precision robotic cutting used to remove concrete and roots, restoring bore and preparing drains for UV lining.
Rooftop Brush Coating
Specialist brush-applied coating used to seal rooftop drainage outlets,preventing leaks and protecting building fabric.
All repairs are supported by CCTV evidence, method statements,
and post-repair verification — giving clients confidence in long-term performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ‘Find & Fix’ mean in drainage?
It means we locate the problem (using HD CCTV) and repair it immediately during the same visit with no need for return crews.
What types of highways drainage issues can you fix?
From displaced joints and root ingress to lining over lateral openings, we handle patch repairs, robotic cutting, sealing and more.
Can this be used on live highways?
Yes! Our team works under strict traffic management and local authority compliance. We often operate during off-peak or night shifts.
Expert Answers: UV Lining, Patch Lining & No-Dig Drain Repairs
What is UV drain lining?
UV drain lining is a trenchless repair method that installs a resin-impregnated liner inside the existing pipe
and cures it using a UV light train. Once cured, it forms a structural “pipe within a pipe” that seals cracks, joint failures
and infiltration without excavation.
When is patch lining better than UV lining?
Patch lining is best for isolated defects such as a single cracked section, root-ingress joint or localised leakage.
If multiple defects exist across a longer run, UV lining is often more suitable as it provides continuous structural rehabilitation.
Can you line a pipe with roots or concrete inside?
The pipe must be prepared first. AJS Environmental uses high-pressure cleaning and, when required,
robotic cutting to remove roots, concrete and intrusions.
Once the pipe is clear and properly measured, lining can be installed for a long-term repair.
How long do trenchless liners last?
When correctly specified and installed, trenchless liners are designed as a long-term structural repair.
The key is accurate CCTV diagnosis, correct preparation, correct liner selection and post-repair verification.
Do you provide CCTV evidence and reporting?
Yes. AJS Environmental provides CCTV surveys before and after repair,
with clear reporting and verification so clients have documented evidence of condition and completion.
What is “Find & Fix” drainage?
Find & Fix is a survey-led workflow that locates drainage defects quickly and delivers the correct no-dig repair method
(patch lining, UV lining, manhole sealing or robotic cutting), followed by CCTV verification. It is ideal for highways and
critical commercial sites where disruption must be kept to a minimum.
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Which Trenchless Repair Do You Need?
AJS Environmental’s Find & Fix teams diagnose the fault first, then select the most reliable repair method,
reducing disruption, preventing repeat defects, and keeping drainage assets operational.
Patch Lining
Best for isolated defects (roots, cracks, leaking joints) in an otherwise sound pipe.
UV Drain Lining
Best when there are multiple defects or longer deterioration requiring a full structural liner.
Robotic Cutting
Used to remove roots, concrete, intrusions and hard obstructions — often required before lining.
Manhole Sealing
Best for infiltration, benching erosion and chamber defects that undermine system performance.
CCTV Drain Surveys
The starting point for evidence-led repairs — defect location, severity, and post-repair verification.
Find & Fix Highways
For rapid fault location + repair on highways & motorways — including out-of-hours works.
Book a Highways ‘Find & Fix’ Drainage Service
Need urgent diagnostics and instant repair? Our engineers are on hand across Essex and the South East.
Trenchless Drainage Repairs Across the South East
AJS Environmental delivers specialist trenchless drainage repairs across
Essex, London, Kent and Hertfordshire.
Our engineers support commercial, residential and highways clients with
evidence-led diagnostics and no-dig repair solutions.
Essex
Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, Rochford, Colchester and surrounding areas.
London
Inner and Greater London commercial, residential and highway drainage networks.
Kent
Dartford, Medway, Maidstone and surrounding towns, including motorway assets.
Hertfordshire
St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and neighbouring areas.
All works are supported by CCTV evidence, method statements and post-repair verification.
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