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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. 

Picture of a drainage specialist removing lid from a septic underground tank

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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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 Babajide on 14/1/2026

With a plethora of years in the construction industry we offer wealth of property experience to Landlords & Homeowner. This allows our Multi Trades team to deliver high quality, efficient and long lasting, value for money work.

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Reviewed by Tricia on 3/10/2024

Terence and James acted quickly to repair the leak in my roof.

Hi,my name is vathi and i am a hardworking, well-organized and experienced handyman with a keen eye for details,physical stamina and apt in problem-solving.Moreover,i perform various repairs and maintenance tasks, including appliance installation, routine landscaping on the grounds and carpentry

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Reviewed by Mohammed on 6/7/2025

beautiful work done installing engineered wood. initially planned for installation of engineered wood by floating it. had to switch over to gluing due to the product i had got. still ended up completing 2 days worth of work in a single day. will definitely hire again.

Iqbal Construction is a building company based in Birmingham with over 10 years of experience in the Construction industry, We carry out all aspects of Domestic/Commercial building works across the West Midlands to the highest standards. Services include plumbing, carpentry, brickwork, loft conversions, extensions, house renovations, painting/decorating, plastering and all other general building works.

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Reviewed by Lewis on 26/8/2024

Very pleasant guy, responded quickly and worked really fast. Explained what he had done and why. No mess or messing about. Likely to get more work from us in future.

At Gas-Works, we have a decade of experience in the plumbing and heating industry, dedicated to providing exceptional service to homeowners. Our specialties include diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and installation, ensuring your systems operate smoothly and efficiently. With comprehensive education and training, our team is equipped to handle any plumbing or heating challenge with expertise and professionalism. Choose us for reliable solutions and peace of mind—let's keep your home comfortable and safe together!

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Reviewed by Craig on 6/3/2025

Polite/Prompt/Helpful - all good

Elevations welcomes you here to explore and discover our services making sure your current or future projects are achievable and in trusted, experienced hands. Providing a hassle free, honest and transparent service with our one goal one vision outlook. Trading for 17 years we have built a great customer base base within the midlands and beyond. Please explore our portfolio also our website below for further information.

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Reviewed by Cecily on 23/5/2025

Darryl and team have done an outstanding job. Came early and prepared the entire hall stairs and landing. All doors, handles and light fittings covered. They worked hard all day and were very meticulous about everything. Completed the job to a very high standard and cleaned up, before they left on day 2. Worked late to complete the job. Very happy with the result and would definitely recommend to friends and family

46 years experience working in the Plumbing and building industry both domestic and commercial.

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Reviewed by Jennifer on 14/1/2026

Quality workmanship carried out by ourselfs ( Kenny & Graeme). With over 20 years of experience each at all aspects of exterior & interior painting and building maintenance.

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Reviewed by Anna on 29/7/2025

Vision Building Services redecorated three bedrooms in just 2 days with exceptional quality. Very tidy, punctual and professional throughout, regularly checking we were happy. Outstanding painting work and left everything spotless. Highly recommend for decorating work - will definitely use again!

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

unblockablock are a drainage company based in Leicester with over 20 years experience in the drainage industry we are able to offer all aspects of drainage work. We can carry out cctv surveys complete with details reports and recommendations to water authority standard. We carry out drainage repairs using no technology where this isn't possible.we also carry out drain replacement and also install new drainage. We are trusted by large national companies and the insurance sector. As well as working on projects alongside the water authoritys.

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Reviewed by Marcus on 11/2/2026

Jack carried out the work to an exceptional standard and went well beyond what was originally quoted. His workmanship, reliability, and attention to detail were outstanding, and the price was very reasonable for the quality delivered. It’s rare to find someone so committed to doing the job properly. I’ve already asked Jack to quote for further projects and will continue to use him for all our exterior house and garden work. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a trustworthy, skilled tradesperson.

We are a building company located in manchester, providing all aspects of building services to our clients.

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Reviewed by Mahmud on 13/11/2025

We are a groundwork’s and building company with 20 years experience

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Reviewed by Wyn on 7/8/2025

Jay and his team were very pleasant and helpful, turned up on time, finished the job on time and did a good job. Everyone who has visited me since the job was done have all said what a good job they have done. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks to Jay and his team

At Drain Zone, we have the expertise and over 20 years of hands-on experience to keep your drains flowing smoothly. We offer a fast response times for emergency works for both commercial and residential customers. With a wide range of services and equipment, we can deal with most requests. * Blocked drains * CCTV camera inspections * New pipework installation * Drain Repairs * Septic tanks * New soak away install * Home buyers drainage survey * Drainage clearance * Root ingress issues * Lining installation * New Pump installed * Pump services * Maintenance Packages * Plumbing Team * Pitch fibre issues * Water leaks We work to a high standard to keep our clients happy. Our remedial works come with a 10 year in house warranty.

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Reviewed by Alex on 11/2/2025

Excellent quick to respond and got the job done.

We cover all aspects of building and demolition services to commercial and domestic clients across the UK. We have a wide range of experience within the industry with time served tradesmen completing working to the highest standards.

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Reviewed by Evonne on 14/12/2025

17+ years doing plumbing and electrics. City & Guilds • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: Suitable if you have some relevant knowledge and skills, focusing on domestic hot and cold water systems, central heating systems, sanitation, and gas safety. • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Domestic Heating Systems: Covers safe working practices, installation and maintenance of hot water systems, drainage systems, and domestic heating systems. • Level 3 NVQ Diplomas: Aimed at those with considerable experience, offering pathways in domestic plumbing and heating, including gas, oil firing, and environmental technologies like solar thermal hot water systems . I am also accredited by these associations. • Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE): CIPHE is a professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry, aiming to ensure high standards of practice and professionalism. It offers various resources and training opportunities to its members . • Engineering Council: The Engineering Council is the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession, including gas engineering. It oversees the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB), which accredits academic programs for Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer status. This accreditation process assures the competence, ethics, and professionalism of engineers in the UK and abroad . • APHC Certification Ltd.: Accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), APHC operates several government-authorized plumbing and heating certification schemes. These include the Competent Persons Scheme, which allows businesses to self-certify their compliance with building regulations, and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, certifying the installation of renewable technologies . These bodies play crucial roles in maintaining high standards within the plumbing and gas engineering sectors, offering pathways for professionals to demonstrate their competence and professionalism. For further details, you may visit the respective websites of CIPHE, the Engineering Council, and APHC.

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Reviewed by Richard on 10/5/2024

Plum Building Services Ltd is a building company based in London. We work for both landlords and private home owners on new builds, extensions, refurbishments, repair and maintenance. No job is too big or too small. Quality is our guarantee.

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Reviewed by Philippa on 28/10/2025

We are general builders and groundwork contractors going the extra mile ,we have many satisfied customers more info can be supplied on request , check out my website all work has been completed by.uS. To a very high standard

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Reviewed by Kevin on 11/7/2019

MWE Builders removed our old garage, re built a new larger block construction garage, and we are very pleased with all of the work completed. Throughout the build we were kept informed of every stage, Matt was on site every day, even through some horrible wet weather. I would highly recommend MWE Builders, for price, quality, and friendliness. Thank you Matt, we appreciate all of the work you have done. Many Thanks Will and Wendy Kingswood Bristol

hello I have 15 year in the trade I am a multi skilled tradesmen who takes pride in what I do I love my job I work on a basis you not happy with my work you don't pay simple as that I am fully insured and vetted

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Reviewed by Valerie on 8/11/2025

Did not turn up.

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.

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