Blocked or damaged drain?We find the best near you.
Outside drains, gullies, manholes and sewers — when they block, back up or collapse, you need a drainage specialist with the right kit, not a plunger. We put you straight through to a vetted local team covering your postcode.
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Jobs we cover
- Blocked outside drain or gully
- Overflowing or smelly manhole
- Drain backing up in heavy rain
- CCTV drain survey
- Collapsed or root-damaged drain
- Drain relining and repairs
Clearing versus fixing
Most blockages clear with rods or high-pressure water jetting in a single visit. If the same drain keeps blocking, something underneath is wrong — a displaced joint, a crack, roots or a belly in the pipe where waste collects. A CCTV survey shows exactly which, and where, before anyone digs.
Where the pipe is damaged, relining (a resin sleeve cured inside the existing run) often repairs it without excavation. A proper engineer will show you the footage and explain the options rather than defaulting to the biggest job.
Whose drain is it?
Inside your boundary, the drains are usually yours to maintain. Shared drains and the public sewer beyond the boundary are generally the water company's responsibility. A good drainage engineer will tell you honestly when a problem is theirs to report rather than yours to pay for.
Common questions
How quickly can a drain be cleared?
Most blockages are cleared on the first visit, often the same day. Emergency clearance is available for overflowing sewage.
Do I need a CCTV survey?
Not for a one-off blockage. For repeat problems, suspected damage, or before buying a house, a survey is the only way to know what's underground.
Can a damaged drain be fixed without digging up the garden?
Often, yes — relining repairs cracks and joints from inside the pipe. Fully collapsed sections still need excavating, and the survey will show which you have.
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Blocked or damaged drains in the UK
A drainage engineer clears the blockage with rods or high-pressure jetting, then checks the run is flowing freely. For repeat blockages, collapsed pipes or root damage, a CCTV survey shows exactly what's wrong before any digging; relining can often fix a damaged run without excavation.
The teams in our network are independent, Checkatrade-vetted local trades. Tell them the problem and your postcode — they'll say honestly whether they can help and how soon.
Our Simple Process
Call Us
Make a zero-obligation phone call on the number from the check above and you're immediately through to a top the UK plumber.
Book a Visit
If you want to go ahead, they'll agree a time with you — same or next day for most jobs.
Get Your Home Back in Working Order
They identify the issue and put a plan and a price to it before any work starts. Then you get on with life.
How do I get a quote?
The easiest way is to call us on the number from the check above. A few brief questions help the team give you an accurate picture of what the job needs.
Straightforward jobs can usually be quoted in a single call; for anything bigger they'll arrange to take a look and price it properly before any work starts.
Do you cover my area?
Yes — our network of local teams covers the UK and the surrounding area, and our concierge line reaches every UK postcode.
Blocked or damaged drains: Same / Next-Day Service
A blocked outside drain backs up fast — into the garden, the gully, and eventually the house. Sewage standing in a manhole is a health risk as well as a smell. The sooner it's cleared, the less there is to clean up.
Take Care of Blocked or damaged drains Issues Today
Small plumbing problems become expensive ones when they're left — water finds its way into floors, ceilings and electrics. The teams in the UK handle the full range:
- Blocked outside drain or gully
- Overflowing manhole
- Sewage smell in the garden
- Drain backing up when it rains
- Repeated blockages
- Collapsed or cracked drain
- Tree roots in the drain
- CCTV drain survey for a house purchase
- Drain relining
- New drain run or connection
Call us today on the number from the check above. There's no obligation, and the team will work to understand your problem straight away.
Common Systems We Work On
Homes come with every generation of plumbing and heating. The teams work on most of it, including:
Combi boilers
The most common boiler in UK homes: heats water on demand with no tank or cylinder. Faults tend to be pressure loss, ignition or the diverter valve.
System & regular boilers
Work with a hot water cylinder (and, for regular boilers, a loft tank). Suit bigger homes with more than one bathroom.
Hot water cylinders
Vented (loft tank) or unvented (mains pressure). Unvented cylinders need an annual check and a G3-qualified engineer.
Radiators & heating controls
Panel, column and towel radiators, TRVs, thermostats and smart controls. Cold spots usually mean air or sludge.
Showers
Mixer, thermostatic, electric and power showers. Most faults are a worn cartridge, a scaled head or a failing electric unit.
Taps & mixers
Pillar taps, monobloc mixers and bath fillers. A drip is almost always a washer, cartridge or seal.
Toilets & cisterns
Close-coupled, back-to-wall and concealed cisterns. Running or weak flushes are usually the fill or flush valve.
Drains, wastes & pipework
Sinks, baths, outside gullies and manholes; copper, plastic and — in older homes — lead pipework.
Why Call Us?
When you call, you're put straight through to a the UK plumber ready to tackle your problem. Finding someone you can trust for a plumbing job is a pain — let us make it easy.
1. Emergency Service Available
A burst pipe or a boiler failure doesn't wait. The teams in our network understand urgent jobs need an urgent response and are set up to move fast.
2. Hassle-Free
One call, one conversation. No forms, no waiting for callbacks — you're through to someone who can actually help.
3. Expert Local Plumbers
Water pressure, pipework and boiler types vary street by street. A plumber who knows the UK solves it faster.
4. Vetted, Not Just Listed
Every team is a Checkatrade member — identity, insurance and qualifications checked, with public reviews you can read.
5. Convenient Appointment Times
Same or next-day slots are generally available, and the team will work around your day rather than the other way round.
6. Zero Obligation Phone Call
Describe the problem, get an honest answer on what it needs and when they can come, and decide from there.
Need a plumber in the UK? We can help.
Every day we connect homeowners with independent, Checkatrade-vetted plumbers across the UK — and our concierge line reaches the rest of the UK.
Give Us a Call
Emergency line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Make a zero-obligation call on the number from the check above to be put through to a top the UK plumber.
Book a Visit
The team can quickly take care of the problem. If you want to go ahead, they'll agree a time with you — same or next day for most jobs.
Get On With Life
Back to enjoying your home in comfort. The team identifies the issue and puts a plan and a price to it before any work starts.
Other Plumbers Today services in the UK
Blocked sink, bath or toilet
Most blockages are cleared on the first visit with hand tools, a drain rod or a high-pressure jet. If it keeps coming back, the engineer looks for the cause — a collapsed pipe, tree roots or a build-up further down the line.
Septic tanks & sewage systems
Off-mains drainage specialists empty tanks and cesspits by tanker, repair or replace failed tanks, sewage pumps and soakaways, and install sewage treatment plants where a septic tank no longer meets the general binding rules. They'll say honestly whether a repair or a replacement is the right call.
Emergency plumber
An emergency call-out is about stopping the damage first — isolating the water, making the leak or blockage safe — then a proper repair, either there and then or booked in once the immediate problem is under control.
Solve the Problem Today
Don't let a blocked or damaged drains problem linger and cause more damage to your home. Give us a call today and get it sorted.
Blocked or damaged drains. Sorted.
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