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After initial assessment I was told it was a two man job who duly arrived in a couple of days with a jetting machine to clear the limescale. They worked very hard to jet the blockage one in the bathroom one outside at the manhole with the jetter. When they were satisfied the soilpipe was clear they inserted a camera so we could all see the there was now no obstruction. They were pleasant and informed me what was happening all the time, I would recommend them to others.

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Very high standard of work carried out by Mark. Solved my issue,very knowledgeable,punctual and tidy. Would recommend & certainly use again.

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Very good and efficient job, excellent standard of work, well satisfied.

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If you’re in need of drainage services, such as a soakaway installation or drain unblocking, then you’ve come to the right place. Drainage specialists play a crucial role in ensuring your sewage systems run smoothly, year round.  

What a drainage specialist can help you with 

Drainage specialists tend to work with broken pipes and other drainage problems like blocked drains. 

As well as clogged sinks, toilets and showers, drainage problems can also be caused by trees and tree roots interrupting the sewer line. Cracks in a path near a tree can be a sign that a tree’s roots are causing problems. A drainage specialist can bore the sewer line open, get rid of the roots, treat them so they don’t grow in that spot again, and then replace or reline the pipe. 

Drainage specialists also install and empty septic tanks, which collect waste in homes that don’t have pipes that are connected to a public sewer system. You should have your tank emptied roughly once a year, following the rules outlined on the GOV.UK website. 

A drainage specialist can help with: 

  • Installing, unblocking and cleaning drains  
  • Dealing with sewage problems   
  • Installing septic tanks or soakaways  
  • Septic tanks clearance and cleaning 

For all your drainage needs, speak to a skilled drain installation and repair specialist in your local area today. They’ll be able to offer the right drainage solutions for your home, regardless of whether you have a blockage or need whole new plumbing. 

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Factors to consider when choosing a drainage company 

It’s really important that you choose a reliable drainage system company to carry out work on your pipes and tanks. Failing to do this can result in unnecessary stress and expensive repairs.   

Before you hire, you should do your research to ensure that your drainage specialists: 

  1. Are an experienced company with a strong history of successful projects  
  1. Have all the necessary licenses and insurance needed to protect you and their workers 
  1. Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability 
  1. Are offering the drainage services you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it done by 
  1. Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other local drainage companies  

A local drainage specialist is more likely to respond quickly, as they’ll be right around the corner and ready to help.  

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How much does it cost to hire a drainage specialist? 

How much you end up spending on drainage work depends on the scope and complexity of the work, and where you live in the UK.  

On average, you can expect to pay: 

  • Anywhere between £80 and £150 to get your drains cleaned 
  • Anywhere between £3,500 and £6,000 to get a septic tank installed 
  • Anywhere between £150 and £400 to get your septic tank emptied  

For a more accurate quote, post a drainage job today. 

Planning permission for drainage jobs 

You don’t usually need to apply for planning permission to carry out drain repairs and minor maintenance drain work, unless you live in a listed building.  

You should however make sure you always clarify ownership and responsibility before you carry out changes to drains, sewers and manholes that you share with neighbours. 

To check whether your drainage job requires planning permission, contact your local planning authority. You can also visit the Planning Portal website, or read our planning permission guide, for more information.  

Questions to ask drainage companies 

It’s a good idea to ask your drainage company a few questions before you hire them: 

Are you licensed and insured? 

Make sure to ask your drainage specialist what insurance they have before you hire them. While it’s not a requirement, it’s a good idea for them to have public liability insurance to cover you and them against any accidental damage done to your home or personal injuries. This will guarantee protection for both parties and ensure your drainage company is legally compliant. 

How many years of experience do you have? 

Knowing how many years of work experience your drainage company has will allow you to pick a tradesperson who you are confident has sufficient expertise to carry out a high quality job. When you’re finding a drainage expert through Rated People, head over to their profile to check out the pictures on their work gallery and their ratings and reviews. 

How long will the job take? 

Knowing what your project’s estimated timeline is will help you set realistic expectations about how long your drain work will take to complete. 

How much will the job cost? 

Asking how much the job will cost will help you budget for your project and will ensure price transparency before you hire. How much you’ll end up spending depends on the scope of your project, and where you live in the UK, so make sure you add plenty of details when you post a job. 

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Tips for working with drainage companies  

  1. Be crystal clear about what you want and how much you are willing to spend. Clear contact is key to ensuring you and your drainage specialist are on the same page about your project’s scope and budget  
  1. Stay in the loop and ask for updates as the project unfolds. While unlikely, this will allow you to address any issues before they escalate 
  1. Keep a written record about changes to timelines and costs. This will serve as a reference point to ensure work is carried out to a high standard 
  1. If you have any concerns, talk to your drainage specialist straight away. Open discussion is more likely to resolve problems, and will help you keep a positive working relationship with your tradespeople 

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Taylors Building Contractors is your go-to solution for comprehensive property maintenance services. From routine upkeep to emergency repairs, here to ensure your space remains in optimal condition. With a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we take the hassle out of property care.we cover all traditional trades to plastering, carpentry, plumbing, and general building maintenance. Roofing, Brickwork,Fully insured, Credit & Debit cards excepted.

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Reviewed by Richard on 13/11/2024

Steve and team did a fantastic job, fixing a few issues in the house for my tenant. Really good service and communication, and will ask him to do jobs in the future.

20yrs in the trades qualified plumber leaks, drips and blockages no problem all aspects of building works and maintenance considered.

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Reviewed by Nash on 24/9/2025

Hi All, Dan relocated and replaced a bath mixer tap for me from a very awkward position. He expertly managed to do this with brilliant finesse and made everything look very smart, crisp and clean. Along with his excellent work he also had an excellent work ethic and was very hard working. Dan was also a real Gentleman and a great guy. Will 100% use him again and will recommend to family and friends.

From taps to central heating, no job is too big or small. A fully qualified plumber with over a decade of experience in plumbing, heating, and total building solutions. Certified with a C&G 6129 in General Plumbing since 2010, I pride myself on delivering fast, reliable, and friendly service you can trust.

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Reviewed by Samit on 19/2/2025

Did the work quickly and efficiently.

Erisure LTD , we are a family owning business running for more than 6 years. Our home improvement business is born from knowing exactly what you want in your home or business places . Our business aim is to fill your home and business places with love and comforts . Here is Just to say few of the many services we offer - We do total interior refurbishments for kitchens, bathrooms, floors , walls , ceilings, Tilings and more . Painting and decorating is also one of our core and passionate services. We improved , painted and decorated hundreds of homes so far.

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Reviewed by Sam on 18/11/2024

Desali delivered an exceptional service. The job was certianly not straight forward but given his persistence and creative thinking he managed to provide exactly what I needed. I would recommend him as a plumber to anyone looking to get a reliable, dedicated service for any plumbing related issues or projects. He's a top bloke

18+ years of experience. Providing services, ranging from electricity, plumbing, home extension and more. With fully trained and experienced workers, ensuring quality everytime.

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Reviewed by Stephen on 22/3/2025

The entrance door to my flat needed to be adjusted to meet fire regulations. I was really pleased with the result. Mani is a skilled man who worked with care and attention to detail. He made sure that the finish was good and thoroughly cleared up afterwards. He was also courteous and clearly explained what he was doing.

Optimum Drain offers rapid emergency drainage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial.With a skilled team and cutting-edge technology, we swiftly unblock all drains. Emergency Drains Unblocking Service 1. Commercial enquiries please contact us 2. Fast and reliable call out (same day service) if necessary 3. No call out fee 4. Free advice and quotations 5. Fast and stress free unblocking of drains 6. General drain CCTV surveys 7. Commercial crawler CCTV surveys 8. Pre-purchase CCTV home buyers surveys 9. New drainage installations 10. Water main repair and install 11. Rain water soakaways 12. Septic tanks and drainage fields 13. Treatment plants 14. Pitch fibre re-rounding and bursting 15. We specialize in drain repairs including all aspects of drain relining 16. Insurance repairs carried out 17. All maintenance remedial work will have a standard 10-year warranty 18. Our rates are set to a half hourly basis 19. Full reports issued on request

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Reviewed by Andrew on 4/2/2025

Very quick to undertake and complete the work. All the people I dealt with were friendly, helpful and efficient and the work was undertaken to a high standard, including clearing up afterwards.

We are a friendly family run business of 3 generation's We offer a complete building service with all of our trades men in house. we have completed some major restorations such as Vermont hotel 108 bathrooms county hotel full conversion many extensions and house builds also maintenance for landlords and home owners give us a try and hope to see you soon.

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Reviewed by Alan on 2/5/2025

Excellent. Did the work with no bother. Good price.

We are dedicated to provide exceptional groundwork services, We’ve been in the trade 4/5 years both skilled groundworkers is the foundation for your success

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Reviewed by Marion on 20/6/2025

Hired ME Groundworks to extend my current shed base and supply a new shed. I would highly recommend them. They did an excellent job, were very polite, left everywhere clean and tidy. Would definitely use them again

General maintenance

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Reviewed by Helen on 1/5/2024

All work completed on time and on budget and to a very high standard. Couldn’t have asked for better.

hi my name is steve i have ran my own business for over 7years i was apprentice trained an have over 15years experience at all aspects of plumbing. i am also gas safe registered. We do full bathroom renovations and all other types of plumbing work. We have a team for 5plumber and an apprentice and are a reliable company.

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Reviewed by Gwennyth on 29/7/2024

Steve was very professional and friendly would recommend instantly

10 Years In The Trade NQV Level 2 Plumbing Diploma Patch Lining Courses Complete High Pressure Water Jetting Compitent We offer a transparent service, no hidden costs. Our customers are our priority and we aim to please.

Resolve plumbing services Ltd is a reliable and experienced professional plumbing company providing a cost effective quality service aimed at customer satisfaction. I are happy to undertake all plumbing jobs no matter how big or small and offer the same high standards to every customer. Often, it is hard to find a plumber near you, particularly in the case of an emergency. Resolve Plumbing services Ltd has been providing trusted, rated local plumbing services in London, Kent and Essex for over 20 years, offering a high standard of service. At Resolve Plumbing services Ltd I possess excellent knowledge and experience serving residential properties, Providing installation, planned maintenance and repair in all aspects of plumbing and are known for our reliability and expertise across all plumbing and heating services. At Resolve Plumbing services Ltd I cover all domestic plumbing services including the following: . 24 hour call out . Bathroom installations . Emergency repair . Plumbing leaks . Blockages cleared . Radiator repairs . Central heating controls . Pumps . Showers . Cylinders vented/unvented . Immersion elements . Taps . Tanks . Overflows . Saniflows . Sinks . Appliances All our work is insured and guaranteed for 1 year making me a safe choice for all your plumbing needs. Full payment is required on completion of work. Property in all the goods supplied shall remain vested in the company and shall not pass to the customer until all monies owing to the company by the customer together with all collection, repossession and/or legal costs incurred, have been paid in full. If you would like any advise please Give me a call, I are happy to discuss your needs, explain your options and provide you with a no obligation solution.

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Reviewed by Victor on 19/9/2025

Steve did a great job with our bathroom repairs. He is very neat, easy-going, and very good in what he does. I will recommend him to anyone and be confident that he will do a good job ???? ????

I have been a builder for 42 years. I do brickwork, repointing, drainage, block paving, patios, concreting, landscaping, stone work, exterior painting etc.. I cover all aspects of building work. and all aspects of groundwork and we specialise in lime mortar pointing

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Reviewed by Deborah on 31/1/2025

Great job! I’m really pleased with the service I received and will definitely be using again soon. Thanks

NO UPFRONT PAYMENTS 0R DEPOSITS REQUIRED FREE QUOTATIONS. Luxury Spaces specializes in joinery, plumbing, and electrical services,l honed over 22 years to meet exceptionally high standards. Our commitment is to transparency and integrity in every project, collaborating closely with clients to achieve optimal results within their budget. We offer no-fuss financing options—simply reach out for guidance. Services' provided are as follows, Kitchen, bathrooms, bespoke staircase's, extensions, windows. As a family-operated business spanning generations, we take pride in passing down expertise from father to sons. Our dedication to excellence extends from military training—an artillery Gunner for five years—to every task we undertake. With honesty at our core, we consistently deliver value for money. Our clientele, diverse yet united in their desire for quality workmanship, inspire us to exceed expectations. To honor service professionals, Blue Light cardholders, and pensioners, we extend special discounts as a token of appreciation. For further details, visit our website: lux-spaces co,uk,

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Reviewed by Sheila on 25/6/2025

Aaran's work was first class. He installed wall panels, new vanity unit and wc unit. He went above and beyond what the job was supposed to be going a far as picking me up and taking me to select the goods needed to complete the job as I don't drive. Can''t recommend him enough. Don't even think about another plumber - you won't be disappointed!

We are a independently run plumbing, heating & drainage team, we coverall aspects of plumbing from a dripping tap to full first and second fix project works, simple blocked sinks to full house blockages & drainage cctv surveys, we also work on solar thermal and heat interface units(HIU) no job too small or too big

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Reviewed by Lenal on 3/12/2024

With over 25 years of experience, and with Danny Walker at the helm and Alex Grouse of W2.0 Developments Ltd has become a trusted name in construction and development in The Home Counties. As a reputable principal contractor, we specialise in delivering high-quality construction services to both residential and commercial clients. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction sets us apart as one of the top construction companies in The Home Counties. Founded on the principles of quality, reliability, and innovation, W2.0 Developments Ltd has grown from a small local contractor into a leading force in the construction industry across The Home Counties. Our journey has been driven by our dedication to delivering exceptional results, building lasting relationships with our clients, and continually raising the standards of construction.

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Reviewed by Cormac on 24/9/2025

An outstanding job completed today by the W2.0 team! It was a tricky task, working with different levels and laying concrete that tied them together while ensuring rainfall would be carried away correctly. Not to mention the replacement of the sewer frame and cover, ensuring they were level with the surrounding ground. All of this was achieved without any fuss or bother. Professional, friendly, neat, and tidy. All in a day’s work for this terrific team. Fantastic job, thank you all so much!

We provide excellent renovations for Roofing/Flooring/Painting/Kitchens/Tiling with an experience of more than 25 years. Our aim is to exceed customers expectations.We always pay attention to the customer request and try to finish the job within the deadline.

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Reviewed by Philippa on 29/6/2025

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We are a local firm with over 50 years building experience, my son Gareth is a CICS Gold card Carpenter & my oldest son is a City & Guilds advance craft Bricklayer as am I. All of our staff are qualified in their respective trades. We build extensions, carry out house repair & maintenance work, patio and slabbing work, groundwork and excavations, General concreting work, drainage and much more. We fit new kitchens, stairs, doors and windows, all carpentry work undertaken. We have many passed clients who are happy for us to pass on their details as a reference for new clients to use.

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Reviewed by Eamonn on 28/11/2024

Excellent communication and friendly team. On time, great work , on budget. No hesitation in recommending at all.

I am a roofer with 15 years of experience we offer a full service from full re roofs to minor repairs

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Reviewed by Lucy on 24/9/2025

David did a great job on my chimney. He was professional and went above and beyond to get the materials required to finish the job. Highly recommend.

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