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Blocked Drains across London and the South East
Drainage from a directly-employed team. 24/7 reactive dispatch across all 33 London boroughs with a 30 to 60 minute target response, plus scheduled project visits across the wider South East of England (Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire). Same fixed pricing, same 12-month guarantee, same insurance-grade reporting, every county.
Specialist guides
Drainage: deeper dives
Per-job guides covering scope, pricing, and how we handle the awkward bits.
CCTV drain surveys
Specialist guide covering CCTV drain surveys across London.
Read →High-pressure drain jetting
Specialist guide covering high-pressure drain jetting across London.
Read →Drain repairs & relining
Specialist guide covering drain repairs & relining across London.
Read →Drain rodding
Specialist guide covering drain rodding across London.
Read →Drain root-cutting
Specialist guide covering drain root-cutting across London.
Read →Drain manhole replacement
Specialist guide covering drain manhole replacement across London.
Read →Gutter cleaning
Specialist guide covering gutter cleaning across London.
Read →Downpipe repair
Specialist guide covering downpipe repair across London.
Read →Soakaway failure repair
Specialist guide covering soakaway failure repair across London.
Read →Soil stack leak and crack repair
Specialist guide covering soil stack leak and crack repair across London.
Read →Foul-water overflow and surcharge
Specialist guide covering foul-water overflow and surcharge across London.
Read →Backflow from mains drainage
Specialist guide covering backflow from mains drainage across London.
Read →Sump pump installation and repair
Specialist guide covering sump pump installation and repair across London.
Read →Symptoms
Signs you have a drainage problem
Spotting the early signs saves money. Each of these symptoms is a reason to call a qualified engineer before it becomes an emergency.
⚠️ Slow-draining sinks, baths or showers
Early warning. Easier to clear at this stage. Usually hair, soap-scum, or FOG. £95 inc VAT typical.
⚠️ Gurgling sounds from drains when other plumbing is used
Air being pulled past a partial blockage. The system is fighting itself. Don't ignore.
⚠️ Sewage smells inside the property
Failed waste seal, dried-out trap, or a venting problem. Sometimes a partial blockage in the soil stack.
⚠️ Manhole or inspection chamber overflowing
Critical, the run between your property and the public sewer is blocked or collapsed. Same-day response needed.
⚠️ Sewage backing up into the lowest fixture (basement WC, ground-floor shower)
Severe blockage downstream. Don't flush anything until cleared, you'll worsen the backup.
⚠️ Lush green patch of grass over a drain run
Often indicates a leaking drain irrigating the soil. CCTV survey to locate the defect before subsidence becomes the next problem.
⚠️ Repeated blockages in the same drain
There's a structural defect, dropped joint, fracture, root ingress. Clearing alone won't fix it. CCTV needed.
⚠️ Recent subsidence or cracking near drain runs
Could be cause or effect of a drainage failure. Insurance-grade investigation often warranted.
How we work
Our drainage engineer process.
No surprises, no “I'll need to come back tomorrow”. This is the exact path every drainage job follows.
- Symptom captured + property typeWe bring the right kit, domestic drains differ from commercial soil stacks differ from public-sewer connections.
- Engineer dispatched with jetter, rods and CCTVSingle van, single visit, all the diagnosis and most of the repair in one go.
- Initial diagnosis, rods first, CCTV if neededOften a clearance is enough. When we suspect structural damage we run the camera before quoting repair.
- Quote in writing, clearance vs repairClearance only, or full no-dig repair? You decide. Both options quoted on site.
- Clearance carried out + verificationWe don't sign off until water flow is fully restored and any debris is contained or removed.
- CCTV verification of clearanceOn request, recorded footage emailed to you. Insurance and managing-agent grade.
- Defect list and recommendationsWhere structural defects are found, we document them with WRc codes and quote the repair separately.
- 12-month workmanship guaranteeOn clearances and repairs alike.
London context
Drainage in London: what makes it different.
London's drainage infrastructure is uniquely complex and our engineers know it intimately.
Victorian sewers. Much of central London still uses the original Bazalgette-era sewer network from the 1860s. Egg-shaped brick combined sewers (foul + surface water) running under streets and gardens. Repair requires specialist methods.
Combined vs separated systems. Most inner London is on a combined system (rain + foul in one pipe). Outer London (1930s+) typically has separated systems. This affects how blockages and surcharges manifest, and what insurers will and won't cover.
Build-overs and extensions. Building over or near a public sewer requires a Build-Over Agreement from Thames Water. We provide the CCTV survey and structural report needed for consent.
Need a 24/7 emergency engineer?
30 to 60 minute response across every London borough. Gas Safe registered. 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Borough coverage
Drainage in your borough
Every London borough has its own page with local postcodes, scenarios, and pricing. Pick yours below or use the postcode checker on the homepage.
Drainage in Barking and Dagenham
Coverage across RM6, RM8, RM9, RM10 and the rest of the borough.
See Barking and Dagenham →Drainage in Barnet
Coverage across EN4, EN5, HA8, N2 and the rest of the borough.
See Barnet →Drainage in Bexley
Coverage across DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7 and the rest of the borough.
See Bexley →Drainage in Brent
Coverage across NW2, NW6, NW9, NW10 and the rest of the borough.
See Brent →Drainage in Bromley
Coverage across BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4 and the rest of the borough.
See Bromley →Drainage in Camden
Coverage across NW1, NW3, NW5, WC1 and the rest of the borough.
See Camden →Drainage in City of London
Coverage across EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4 and the rest of the borough.
See City of London →Drainage in Croydon
Coverage across CR0, CR2, CR3, CR4 and the rest of the borough.
See Croydon →Drainage in Ealing
Coverage across W3, W5, W7, W13 and the rest of the borough.
See Ealing →Drainage in Enfield
Coverage across EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4 and the rest of the borough.
See Enfield →South East England coverage
Drainage also across the wider South East.
Beyond London + the M25 belt we run drainage as scheduled project visits across 8 South East England counties. Same kit, same workmanship guarantee, insurance-grade written reporting accepted by every major UK insurer. Pick your county for postcodes covered, the water authority, target arrival window, and local property-stock notes.
East Sussex
New coverageBrighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and more.
Postcodes BN, TN
6 local-authority districts
Drainage in East Sussex →
West Sussex
New coverageChichester, Worthing, Crawley, Horsham and more.
Postcodes RH, BN, PO
7 local-authority districts
Drainage in West Sussex →
Hampshire
New coverageSouthampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke and more.
Postcodes SO, PO, RG, GU, SP
13 local-authority districts
Drainage in Hampshire →
Oxfordshire
New coverageOxford, Banbury, Bicester, Witney and more.
Postcodes OX
5 local-authority districts
Drainage in Oxfordshire →
Kent
M25 + widerMaidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford and more.
Postcodes BR, DA, ME, CT, TN
13 local-authority districts
Drainage in Kent →
Surrey
M25 + widerGuildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom and more.
Postcodes GU, KT, RH, SM
11 local-authority districts
Drainage in Surrey →
Berkshire
M25 + widerReading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Windsor and more.
Postcodes RG, SL
6 local-authority districts
Drainage in Berkshire →
Buckinghamshire
M25 + widerHigh Wycombe, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Amersham and more.
Postcodes HP, MK, SL
3 local-authority districts
Drainage in Buckinghamshire →
FAQ
Drainage: your questions
How fast can a drainage engineer reach me?
How does drainage pricing work?
Do you charge to come out and look?
Are you Gas Safe registered?
Do you guarantee the work?
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