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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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Hard working dedicated team, building a family run business with a keen eye to detail and professional work. Reliable trustworthy and professional establishing a good word of mouth where most of our work comes from tried and trusted. We can undertake jobs small and large, commercial or residential. Please see our website ask for details We look forward to working together to create your dream Full insurance, CSCS, NPORS machine operator, first aider 15 years experience on big construction sites

Hi my company is ljb builders & roofers We take on jobs in Hertfordshire Essex and North London, I've over 30 years experience in the building and roofing trade, We take on all roofing works, also all external works from damp proofing painting, patios, alco drains, brick work etc, Have a good team around me with good knowledge of works, Many thanks lee from ljbbuilders and roofers

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Reviewed by Colin on 24/4/2024

DMH Group is a family-run business with over 15 years of expertise in providing comprehensive landscaping and building solutions. Covering a large area in the south east our team takes pride in offering a diverse range of services, catering to all aspects of landscaping and building work. From transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful landscapes to undertaking building projects of varying scales, DMH Group is committed to delivering excellence. No project is too big or too small for us as we strive to bring creativity, quality craftsmanship, and personalized attention to every detail.

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Reviewed by Peter on 27/5/2024

I am Aurangzaib Khan I look after daughter who is my life I’m from Pakistan but Afghan in origin studied Plumbing level 2 at CONEL and passed all my exams with distinction .As for my company well I chose the name in my college days as I want to Excel in every thing I do. I set my goals and always achieve above it .very passionate and full of commitment .At Excel Plumbing we believe in high standard at affordable price. I do gas safe certification /boiler repairs /boiler installation/toilet bath installation/cooker installation/radiator repair installation/heating/ leakage issues /block pipes or drainage with best snakes and jet unblocking available.

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Reviewed by Harry on 25/10/2023

Khan was very friendly and helped to explain things to me when I had questions. Work was completed as quoted and on time. Would recommend 100% ????

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 Kate on 22/7/2024

Heatsafe uk ltd and Heatsafe property developments strive to give quality work from small plumbing heating job to erection of large house builds and commercial units We supply electricians plumbers Groundworkers bricklayers roofers structural engineers architects to cater for all building works Every tradesman with us has high standard of work and also very experienced in they fields .. clean tidy and no fuss is us !!!

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Reviewed by Nathan on 22/3/2022

Turned up on time and fitted my shower to a high standard. Thank you.

HELLO. MY NAME IS GRIGORE CHIS A MULTI TRADESMAN WITH MAIN TRADE CARPENTRY, JOINERY WHO WORKS IN PARTENERSHIP WITH 4 OTHER PROFESIONALS. WE COVER A LARGE RANGE OF TRADES LIKE CARPENTRY, ELECTRICITY, TILING, PLASTERING, PAINTING, PLUMBING.

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Reviewed by Alisa on 25/11/2023

Fast response; prompt communication; understood parameters and limitations; completed job super well and quickly. Intend to hire again for a number of jobs.

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Reviewed by Gary on 4/10/2023

Very happy with the price and the quality of the work (and the people doing it). Immediately contracted them for more work (bathroom remodel) that has also gone exceedingly well. Would highly recommend.

Qualified plumbing, heating and gas engineer - 35 years in the trade and 20 years Gas Safe registered. Full bathroom design and installation. New central heating and boiler installations and upgrades. Also all general building works carried out inside and out. Please contact Mark for a quotation.

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Reviewed by Denita on 23/7/2024

Mark and George were very friendly and helpful. They cleared my gutters, which were full and blocked with moss and other vegetation! They also replaced the end washer when they discovered it was broken. I would highly recommend them.

R&B refurbishment ltd For a decade, a Proficiency building company based in London has led all aspects of construction, luxury design and build. Whether you're looking to expand or refine your home with a loft conversion, rear or side extension, basement excavation, cellar conversion or a top to bottom refurbishment, our ethos is quality-first craftsmanship for the very best in residential design and build in London. When it comes to the quality and care that we put into every project, we think of ourselves as one of the leading building companies in London. This means that, as the right builder, we have the team, the expertise and the commitment to a high quality that sets us apart. Fully insured with Public and Employers Liability, Professional Indemnity, Contractors All Risk and high-risk basement works. We offer a 15-year guarantee on all of our structural building work. Proficiency only uses the highest quality building materials ensuring everything is built to standard and will last.

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Reviewed by Yen on 17/7/2024

Absolutely horrific experience. No quote was formally given beforehand. Ali refused to give a price/estimate for the works, he just said he would fix the leak at a “reasonable” price then the bill came to £600. My newly fitted bath panel got damaged during the repair works. Then after a few weeks a leak was spotted again in the same area which resulted in water damage to the newly renovated ceiling. Thousands of pounds went down the drain. Highly unprofessional and wouldn’t recommend them.

Friendly and trustworthy handyman providing the following services • Shop Fitting • Home Refurbishing, (bathroom and kitchen ) • Painting and decorating • Carpentry, fixing doors, replacing locks, changing door handles ) • removing walls or partitions or making partitions • Floor Laminating--- Tiling • TV wall mounting/Mirror or any thing to hang on the wall or ceiling • Electrical work • Installing CCTV Camera • Installing Appliances New or Old • Waterproofing floor and roof • Plumbing work (fixing leaks, replacing water taps, replacing silicone) • Handyman work

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Reviewed by Victoria on 4/6/2024

At Cymraeg Construction, building work has been at the heart of our family for generations with skills, knowledge and training passed on from one to another, even in the day to day running of the business we can call upon over 40 years experience from my father who is an integral part of the company and has made us what we are today with a passion for quality that shines through on every job we undertake. Covering all of South Wales, you can be sure to rely on us to undertake any project you may have from conception to completion, we can take care of all aspects of the build including planning and skilled tradesmen in all trades, let us deal with all the complications and timings as we project manage the process to ensure everything is done correctly and to schedule all while keeping you informed every step of the way. Please feel free to contact us for a free no obligation estimate on any work you may have. Cymraeg Construction.

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Reviewed by Philip on 4/2/2023

MKN CONSTRUCTION LTD based in Heston serving the surrounding areas. As well as general building work, we specialise in Loft Conversions, Kitchen and Bathroom Installations, House extensions and New Builds. Available 7 days a week, we are able to fit around your busy schedule. With passion and professionalism in every job, you can be assured that we always make sure the customer is happy, and keep you up to date throughout.

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Reviewed by tremayne on 3/10/2022

I hired MKN to renovate my bathroom, MKN did a fantastic job, hard working and high quality work. Would definitely recommend and will definitely use again.

Paving, groundwork and landscaping business based in Chesterfield and covering everywhere within a 25 mile radius, including; •Chesterfield •Sheffield •The Peak District And more! Established 2015 We own our own plant and machinery and undertake work including; Groundwork Footings dug and extensions and properties built to DPC Paving Patios Driveways Fencing Gates Drainage work including lawn and land drainage schemes General building Property maintenance Tree and garden clearance Digger and dumper hire Full garden landscaping Refurbishment of existing paving etc. Metal handrails and fencing We aim to offer a quality service and do a quality job for an affordable price NPORS qualified SSSTS site supervision

reconstruct-it specialises in the following: - Insurance repair work - Emergency work - Kitchens and bathrooms We also offer Disaster Restoration services including: - Leak detection and emergency plumbing - Flood and water damage - Fire and smoke damage - Deep cleaning & disinfection services including bed bugs - Graffiti and vandalism restoration - Mould removal and inspection We serve both the commercial and residential markets. Insurance Claims We also specialise in managing insurance claims through our sister company Settld Ltd, and can advise if your job is potentially an insurable event. If it is, we can talk to your insurer and manage the claim on your behalf. Because we understand insurers we can get you a better settlement than if you tackle the insurer yourself. Our service is free if we are appointed to complete the repair works. We will take all the hassle away by: - Checking if your claim is valid; - Surveying the damage; - Creating repair schedules in line with insurance practice; - Negotiating with your insurer and their representatives; and - Managing the contractors and quality of reinstatement works. We carry the following credentials: - British Damage Management Association - Membership Chartered Institute of Building - FCA compliant, where loss assessing through our sister company Settld Ltd. (Settld Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Citrus Funding. Citrus Funding is a trading name of Andrew Smith which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.)

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Reviewed by Richard on 12/6/2024

If only all tradesmen were like Norman and his team. He turned up when he said he would and kept me in the loop with what he was planning to do and what his team were doing. His team is made up of friendly guys and they've done a great job!

As a premier builder, we take pride in our rich legacy of delivering exceptional projects that stand as pillars of quality and durability. Our 10 years journey is rooted in a passion for construction excellence, a commitment to client satisfaction, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. From the inception of our company, we have set out to redefine the construction landscape by blending cutting-edge technology with time-honored craftsmanship. Our team of skilled professionals brings a wealth of experience to every project, ensuring that each structure we build is not just a physical entity but a testament to the values that underpin our work – integrity, precision, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. At C&B Builders, we go beyond bricks and mortar; we build dreams. Our commitment to sustainability, safety, and client collaboration sets us apart in the industry. We are more than just builders; we are partners in your vision, dedicated to turning ideas into reality. From residential masterpieces to groundbreaking commercial spaces, our diverse portfolio reflects our ability to tackle any construction challenge with ingenuity and expertise. Join us on a journey where each project is a testament to our unwavering dedication to excellence, and together, let’s build a future that stands the test of time.

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Reviewed by Mike on 18/3/2024

Very hardworking nice lads, communication was excellent. The tiling was very tricky in terms of cutting around multiple sockets and they did a great job. Would recommend

We are a family run business with over 10years experience in the trade, specialising in fencing-roofing and landscaping. Covering Kent Essex and London. All aspects of work undertaken no job is to big or to small. all work is guaranteed fully insured

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Reviewed by George on 30/6/2022

Came to see the job on the same day of contact. Job completed professionally the next day! Brilliant service

LITA CONTRACTORS LTD We are a family owned construction company with over 10 years of successful commercial and residential building projects. Based in London, we help clients with all kinds of construction needs, with existing plans or brand-new designs and solutions. Some of our services include: - Ground work - Drainage - Basements - First Fix & Second Fix - Kitchen & Bathroom Fit Out - RC Frame & Steel Frame We are specialised in delivering reliable and best quality services that will last a generation.

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Reviewed by Kim on 27/6/2024

Job was completed in May by another trader

Dedicated to our craft. We cover all aspects of building work including: - home extentions - renovations - conversions - plumbing and heating - kitchens - roofing - all general building work

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Reviewed by Mike on 29/4/2022

Gary and his team are very professional and did an excellent job. Gary takes a great pride in his work and does all the preparation necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient job. Had extra work done re rendering, driveway and patio as their work was so good. Would recommend

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