We cover the full range of residential drainage work including emergency drain unblocking, CCTV drain surveys, home buyers drain surveys, build-over surveys, drain cleaning and descaling, high-pressure water jetting, electro-mechanical cleaning, drain lining and patch repairs, drain mapping and tracing, and full excavation repairs where necessary. Whether you need an urgent call-out or a planned survey ahead of a property purchase or building project, we have the certifications and equipment to carry out the work properly.
Why choose us as your domestic drainage contractors in London?
Drainage problems at home are rarely straightforward. A blocked sink or gurgling toilet might be a simple build-up, or it might be the first sign of something more serious happening inside the pipework. Without a proper diagnosis, there’s no reliable way to know, and a quick fix that doesn’t address the root cause usually means the same problem returning before long.
We’re fully certified domestic drainage contractors covering London and the Home Counties, available 24 hours a day. Our engineers carry CCTV survey equipment, specialist cleaning and clearing tools, and no-dig repair capability to every job, which means we can assess and resolve most domestic drainage problems in a single visit. We won’t recommend work that isn’t needed, and we won’t leave the job until the system is functioning correctly.
Whether you’re dealing with an emergency or want to get ahead of a recurring problem, we’ll give you a clear picture of what’s going on and honest advice on what to do about it.
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How do our domestic drainage contractors work?
We start by understanding the problem properly. For blockages and restricted flow, high-pressure water jetting or electro-mechanical cleaning is used to clear the system and restore normal drainage. Where the cause isn’t immediately obvious, or where a problem keeps coming back, a CCTV drain survey allows our engineers to inspect the pipework from the inside and identify exactly what’s happening.
If the survey reveals a defect, such as a cracked pipe, root ingress, or a displaced joint, we’ll explain what we found in plain English and set out the most practical options for putting it right. In most cases a no-dig lining or patch repair is suitable and can be completed with minimal disruption to your property. Where excavation is the only viable option, we’ll explain why and manage the full process from survey through to reinstatement.
Every survey comes with a clear written report, and we’ll walk you through the findings before any repair work is agreed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do domestic drainage contractors charge in London?
Costs vary depending on the type of work required and the condition of the drainage system. Emergency unblocking typically falls within the range of £180 to £450. CCTV drain surveys for a standard residential property are usually between £250 and £650. No-dig lining and patch repairs typically start from £600, with excavation repairs varying depending on access, depth, and reinstatement requirements.
We’ll always provide a clear quote before any work begins, with a straightforward explanation of what’s included and what could affect the final cost.
How do I know if I need a domestic drainage contractor?
The most common signs are slow drainage from sinks, baths, or showers, gurgling sounds from toilets or outlets, persistent foul odours from drains or outside the property, and recurring blockages that keep returning after being cleared.
Sewage smells that persist after a blockage has been removed, or damp patches near drain inspection covers, can indicate a more serious underlying problem that a straightforward unblock won’t resolve.
If you’re noticing any of these symptoms, getting the system properly inspected sooner rather than later is nearly always the more cost-effective approach.
Why should I choose London Drainage as my domestic drainage contractor?
We’re fully certified drainage engineers with the specialist equipment and technical capability to diagnose and resolve domestic drainage problems properly. We carry CCTV survey technology, no-dig repair capability, and the full range of cleaning and clearing methods to every job, which means most problems can be assessed and fixed without needing to return on a separate visit.
We’re available around the clock, we quote clearly before any work begins, and we’ll always explain what we found and what we recommend in straightforward terms before anything is agreed.