# Drains Cleared > The UK's nationwide drainage and plumbing network — connecting homeowners and businesses with local engineers across 819 towns. Drains Cleared provides fixed-price quotes for blocked drains, CCTV drain surveys, drain jetting, emergency plumbing, leak detection, toilet repairs and power flushing. All engineers are vetted, insured and locally based. Available 24/7 for emergencies. Phone: 0333 772 0123. ## Core Services - [Blocked Drain Clearance](/drains/drain-cleaning-and-unblocking): High-pressure water jetting and mechanical rodding to clear blocked drains, gullies, outside drains and shared sewer connections. No-fix-no-fee guarantee. Most blockages cleared on first visit. - [CCTV Drain Survey](/drains/cctv-drain-survey): Full-colour camera inspection with written WRc-graded defect report (D1–D5 scale). Required before house purchase, insurance claims and most drain relining jobs. - [Drain Jetting](/drains/drain-jetting): 4,000 psi high-pressure water jetting to remove grease, scale, root intrusion and compacted debris. Domestic, landlord and commercial maintenance contracts available. - [Bathroom Drain & Toilet Blockages](/drains/bathroom-blockages): Blocked toilets, bath drains, shower traps and basin wastes cleared using specialist equipment. Includes leak checks and sanitary inspections. - [Emergency Plumber](/plumbers/emergency-plumber): 24/7 callout for burst pipes, water leaks, no hot water, boiler breakdowns, and all plumbing emergencies. Gas Safe registered engineers. ## Plumbing Services - [Plumbing Repairs](/plumbers): Taps, toilets, cisterns, stop-cocks, isolation valves, radiator valves, pipework repairs and all domestic plumbing fittings. 12-month workmanship guarantee. - [Leak Detection](/plumbers/emergency-plumber): Non-invasive acoustic and thermal imaging leak detection to locate hidden pipe leaks under floors, within walls and beneath slabs without unnecessary excavation. - [Power Flushing](/plumbers/emergency-plumber): Central heating system power flush to remove sludge, magnetite and limescale. Restores radiator efficiency and extends boiler life. ## Coverage We cover 819 UK towns across all regions of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Local engineer pages: [/local-engineers](/local-engineers) ### Regions Covered Greater London, South East England, South West England, East Anglia, East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire, North West England, North East England, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Central Scotland, Highlands and Islands, Lowlands Scotland, West Scotland, North Wales, South Wales, West Wales, West of England, Northern Ireland. ## Help & Advice Articles 92 in-depth guides covering drainage, plumbing, emergencies, regulations and maintenance: - [How to Unblock a Drain](/help-and-advice/how-to-unblock-a-drain): Step-by-step DIY guide and when to call a professional. - [How to Unblock a Toilet](/help-and-advice/how-to-unblock-a-toilet): Plunger, auger and enzyme techniques. - [CCTV Drain Survey: What to Expect](/help-and-advice/cctv-drain-survey-what-to-expect): Full process walkthrough and report explanation. - [CCTV Drain Survey Cost Guide](/help-and-advice/cctv-drain-survey-cost-guide): UK price ranges by property type and scope. - [Blocked Drain Emergency: What to Do Right Now](/help-and-advice/blocked-drain-emergencies): Immediate action steps for sewage backup. - [Tree Roots in Drains](/help-and-advice/tree-roots-in-drains): Identification, CIPP relining vs excavation options. - [Pitch Fibre Pipes: What to Do](/help-and-advice/pitch-fibre-pipes-what-to-do): 1945–1975 era pipe failure, relining and replacement. - [Victorian Drainage Problems](/help-and-advice/victorian-drainage-problems): Common faults in pre-1914 clay pipe systems. - [Drain Relining (CIPP) Guide](/help-and-advice/drain-relining-cipp-guide): No-dig repair technology explained. - [Drain Jetting vs Rodding](/help-and-advice/drain-jetting-vs-rodding): Which method for which blockage type. - [Emergency Plumber Cost Guide](/help-and-advice/emergency-plumber-cost-guide): UK callout prices, hourly rates and what affects cost. - [What to Do When a Pipe Bursts](/help-and-advice/what-to-do-when-a-pipe-bursts): Isolation steps and interim repairs. - [How to Find a Water Leak](/help-and-advice/how-to-find-a-water-leak): Signs of hidden leaks and professional detection methods. - [Landlord Drainage Responsibilities](/help-and-advice/landlord-drainage-responsibilities): Legal obligations under the Water Industry Act. - [Drain Survey When Buying a House](/help-and-advice/drain-survey-when-buying-a-house): Why pre-purchase surveys matter and what they find. - [Flood Risk and Drainage](/help-and-advice/flood-risk-and-drainage): SUDS, soakaways, and flood resilience for homes. - [Septic Tank Maintenance Guide](/help-and-advice/septic-tank-maintenance-guide): Emptying schedules, soakaway rules, binding rules 2020. - [Lead Pipes: Health Risks and Replacement](/help-and-advice/lead-pipes-health-risks-replacement): Identifying lead supply pipes and the replacement grant. - [Gas Safety: What Homeowners Must Know](/help-and-advice/gas-safety-what-homeowners-must-know): Gas Safe registration, Carbon Monoxide, annual service. - [Power Flush Cost Guide](/help-and-advice/powerflush-cost-guide): Price by number of radiators and system size. - [How to Bleed a Radiator](/help-and-advice/how-to-bleed-a-radiator): Step-by-step with pressure re-check. - [Boiler Pressure: Low and High Guide](/help-and-advice/boiler-pressure-low-high-guide): Repressurising, bleeding and fault diagnosis. - [Low Water Pressure: Causes and Fixes](/help-and-advice/low-water-pressure-causes-and-fixes): Supply pipe, PRV, pump and meter checks. - [Insurance and Drainage Cover](/help-and-advice/insurance-and-drainage-cover): What home insurance covers and what it typically excludes. - [HMO Plumbing and Drainage Guide](/help-and-advice/hmo-plumbing-drainage-guide): Licensing, inspection and compliance for landlords. - [Annual Plumbing Maintenance Checklist](/help-and-advice/annual-plumbing-maintenance-checklist): 12-point homeowner checklist by season. - [Preparing Your Home for Winter Plumbing](/help-and-advice/preparing-home-for-winter-plumbing): Pipe lagging, stopcock locations and frozen pipe prevention. - [Garden Drainage Solutions](/help-and-advice/garden-drainage-solutions): French drains, channel drains, soakaways and permeable paving. - [Soakaway Problems and Maintenance](/help-and-advice/soakaway-problems-and-maintenance): Failure signs, percolation tests and replacement. - [Commercial Drain Maintenance Guide](/help-and-advice/commercial-drain-maintenance-guide): Scheduled jetting, CCTV, grease trap cleaning for businesses. ### Listicles — quick-reference guides - [10 Signs Your Drain Needs a Professional](/help-and-advice/signs-you-need-a-drain-engineer): When a plunger isn't enough and a drainage engineer is required. - [7 Things You Should Never Flush Down a Toilet](/help-and-advice/things-never-flush-down-toilet): The items that cause the majority of preventable toilet blockages. - [5 Warning Signs of Pitch Fibre Pipe Failure](/help-and-advice/pitch-fibre-warning-signs): How to identify failing 1945–1975 era pipes before collapse. - [8 Causes of Blocked Outside Drains](/help-and-advice/causes-of-blocked-outside-drains): Gullies, root ingress, grease, shared sewers and structural faults. - [6 Things That Can Void Your Insurance Drainage Claim](/help-and-advice/home-insurance-drainage-claim-mistakes): Maintenance failures and actions that invalidate drainage cover. - [5 Pipe Burst Mistakes to Avoid](/help-and-advice/pipe-burst-mistakes-to-avoid): What not to do in the first five minutes after a burst pipe. - [10 Drainage Checks Before an HMO Inspection](/help-and-advice/hmo-drainage-checks-before-inspection): Pre-inspection checklist for HMO landlords covering drainage and plumbing. - [7 Signs Your Restaurant Drain Needs a Maintenance Contract](/help-and-advice/restaurant-drain-maintenance-contract-signs): When ad-hoc callouts cost more than planned maintenance. - [5 Plumbing Checks Before You Go on Holiday](/help-and-advice/plumbing-checks-before-holiday): 15-minute pre-departure checklist to prevent flood damage. - [6 Ways to Protect Pipes from Freezing](/help-and-advice/protect-pipes-from-freezing): Lagging, heating settings, and what to do when pipes freeze. - [10 Hidden Plumbing Problems in Victorian Properties](/help-and-advice/victorian-property-plumbing-problems): Lead pipes, clay drains, soil stacks and what surveyors miss. - [7 Signs You Need a Power Flush](/help-and-advice/signs-you-need-a-powerflush): Cold radiators, kettling, and sludge — when flushing beats servicing. ## Industry News - [Schedule 3 SUDS Enforcement from April 2024](/news/suds-april-2024-enforcement): Mandatory sustainable drainage for new builds in England. - [Pitch Fibre Pipe Alert 2026](/news/pitch-fibre-alert-2026): 1945–1975 pipes entering critical failure window. - [Shared Sewers: Homeowner Guide 2025](/news/shared-sewers-homeowner-guide-2025): What changed after the 2011 private sewer transfer. - [Drainage Trends 2026](/news/drainage-trends-2026): CIPP growth, remote CCTV and AI diagnostics. ## Contact - Phone: 0333 772 0123 (24/7 for emergencies) - Email: hello@drainscleared.co.uk - Quote form: [/book-online](/book-online) - Coverage: [/local-engineers](/local-engineers)