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Drainage services across the UK

From blocked gullies to collapsed sewer lines — our vetted engineers carry jetting equipment and CCTV cameras as standard.
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Drainage services

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  • 1,000+ UK towns covered
  • 60 min Emergency response target
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  • 12 months Workmanship guarantee

How drain unblocking works

Four steps from call to cleared — no hidden extras.

  1. 01

    Request a quote

    Call or fill out the form. Describe the problem and your postcode. We give you a fixed price before dispatch.

  2. 02

    Engineer dispatched

    A vetted local engineer heads to you — typically within 60 minutes for emergencies, same-day for standard jobs.

  3. 03

    Diagnose accurately

    Every van carries a CCTV camera. We inspect first, confirm the fault, then quote any additional work on the spot.

  4. 04

    Clear and report

    Blockage cleared, pipe repaired or survey completed. You receive a written report and 12-month workmanship guarantee.

Common drainage problems we fix

Every problem below has a fixed-price solution. Pick yours to find local engineers.

Drainage problems we solve

UK drains range from Victorian clay pipes to modern plastic push-fit. Each type has its own failure modes. Our engineers know all of them. A grease-blocked kitchen drain needs jetting. A root-infested clay main may need replacement. The right fix depends on knowing what you are dealing with.

Every job arrives with a high-pressure jetter and a CCTV camera on the van. We diagnose accurately before we quote. We don't return for a second visit when the first one could have fixed everything.

When a job genuinely needs follow-up — a relining survey, a planned excavation, a maintenance schedule — we plan it transparently. You see the cost, scope and timing before any second visit gets booked.

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  • High-pressure water jetting (up to 4,000 psi)
  • CCTV drain surveys with WinCan-compliant reports
  • Mechanical rodding and drain clearing
  • Root-cutter and descaling attachments
  • Drain repairs — patch lining, re-lining, dig-and-replace
  • Gully and soakaway clearing
  • Shared-sewer investigations
  • Planned commercial maintenance contracts
Drainage engineer operating high-pressure jetting equipment on a UK residential drain

The kit on every van

Every drainage engineer van is equipped as a complete mobile unit — not a rodding-only kit. This means we never turn up and then have to book a follow-up because we didn't bring the right machine.

  • High-pressure jetter 3,500–4,000 psi water jetting unit cuts through fat, grease, scale and silt.
  • CCTV camera system Push-rod HD camera with real-time monitor. WinCan-compliant reporting software.
  • Root-cutting head Rotating root-cutter attachment removes tree root balls without excavation.
  • Drain-tracing kit Sonde locators and ground-level detectors to map pipe runs without digging.

CCTV drain surveys — what to expect

A CCTV survey takes 45–90 minutes for a typical residential property. The engineer accesses the system at the nearest inspection chamber, inserts the camera, and maps the full run.

The resulting report grades every fault against WRC/Sewerage Sector guidance codes — the same standard used by water companies and surveyors. It identifies root intrusion, joint displacement, cracking and deformation with accurate distance measurements from the nearest chamber.

Solicitors accept our reports for property purchases. Insurers accept them for subsidence and flooding claims. Water companies accept them for adoption and dispute purposes.

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CCTV drain survey camera being lowered into inspection chamber

Why local drainage knowledge matters

Drainage faults rarely look the same in two postcodes. Hard-water areas like Kent and Hertfordshire build up calcium scale that needs descaling jets. Clay-heavy soils in the Midlands shift over decades and shear pipe joints. A local engineer who knows your area's soil type and pipe stock diagnoses faster and gives better quotes.

Shared-sewer rules vary widely across the UK. Post-1937 properties usually drain into sewers that became the water company's job in 2011. Pre-1937 builds often retain private runs that homeowners must maintain. Knowing which side of that line your property falls on affects who pays for repairs and how fast.

We keep our engineer network deliberately local. We coordinate dispatch and pricing centrally. But the engineer at your door knows the typical fault pattern for your road's age and ground type.

Drainage engineer repairing cracked clay drain pipe in excavated trench
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Drainage FAQs

What types of drainage problems do you fix?
Blocked drains, collapsed pipes, root ingress, drain jetting, CCTV surveys, gully clearing, soakaway problems, shared-sewer blockages and commercial drainage maintenance.
How much does a drain engineer callout cost?
Our standard residential callout includes the first hour of diagnosis and treatment. You receive a fixed-price quote before work begins, covering all labour and materials.
Do you handle commercial drainage?
Yes. We work with restaurants, care homes, schools, letting agents and commercial landlords. Planned maintenance contracts are available for high-use premises requiring quarterly jetting.
How long does a drain unblocking take?
Most residential blockages are cleared within 60–90 minutes. A grease-heavy kitchen drain may need two jetting passes. Collapsed or root-damaged pipes need a CCTV survey first to scope the repair, which typically adds 30–60 minutes.
Do I need planning permission to repair a drain?
Not for like-for-like repairs. Replacing a collapsed section of the same size and material is permitted development. You may need Building Regulations sign-off if you're rerouting drainage or connecting a new property, which your engineer will advise on.
Who is responsible for the drain — me or the water company?
Private drains on your property serving only your home are your responsibility. Shared sewers and public sewers became the water company's responsibility in October 2011 under the transfer of private sewers regulation. If multiple properties share a drain, the water company usually owns it. Your engineer can check at the time of visit.
Can you reline a drain without digging?
Yes — patch lining and CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) relining can repair cracks, joint failures and minor collapses without excavation. We assess suitability with a CCTV survey first. Not all pipe configurations or damage types are suitable for no-dig repair.
What does a CCTV drain survey report include?
A full WinCan-compliant report with timestamped HD footage, annotated fault locations, pipe dimensions and condition grading. Most surveys also include a scaled drainage plan. The report is accepted by solicitors, surveyors, insurers and water companies.

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