Drainage Specialists in Exeter
We are a local team of NADC-member drainage specialists and we have been looking after homes in Exeter for years. Prices you can see before we start. No nasty surprises.
- NADC Member
- TrustMark Registered
- Public Liability Insurance
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What we can help with
Drain Unblocking
Blocked sinks, toilets, gullies and external drains cleared by rodding or high-pressure jetting.
Find out moreEmergency Drainage Callout
Sewage backing up, flooded basement or overflowing manhole — out-of-hours attendance.
Find out moreCCTV Drain Survey
Camera inspection of drain and sewer runs — for blockage investigation, pre-purchase surveys and building work.
Find out moreHigh-Pressure Drain Jetting
Grease, scale, silt and root mass removed from drain runs using high-pressure water.
Find out moreDrain Repair and No-Dig Relining
Patch repair or full pipe relining for cracked, displaced or root-ingressed drains.
Find out moreSoakaway and Private Drainage Inspection
Inspection and assessment of soakaways, septic tanks and private treatment systems.
Find out moreQuestions we get asked a lot
Do you offer emergency drainage call-outs in Exeter?
Yes — we cover drainage emergencies including sewage backup, overflowing manholes and flooded drainage across Exeter and the surrounding areas listed on our coverage page. Emergency attendance is charged at a higher rate than planned work; the estimator shows that uplift.
Are you NADC members?
Yes. NADC membership — the National Association of Drainage Contractors — means we operate within the association's standards for drainage work. You can verify membership on the NADC website at nadc.co.uk. NADC is a trade association, not a statutory register; there is no statutory licensing requirement for drainage contractors in England.
How much does drain unblocking cost in Exeter?
Standard domestic drain unblocking is based on a callout fee plus an hourly rate — use the estimator for an indicative figure. More complex work such as CCTV surveys or drain relining is quoted on a per-job basis. Emergency callouts carry an out-of-hours uplift shown in the estimator.
How do I know if a blocked drain is my responsibility or South West Water's?
Drains serving only your property up to the boundary are your responsibility. Shared drains serving two or more properties are generally adopted by South West Water and are their responsibility to repair and clear. We check ownership before quoting any major drainage work — if it is an adopted sewer, South West Water will attend for free.
Do I need a drain survey before buying a property in Devon?
It is strongly recommended for any property with older drainage — particularly pre-1970 properties where clay and pitch-fibre drains are common. A CCTV survey before exchange is much cheaper than discovering a collapsed drain after you complete. We provide written reports suitable for review by mortgage lenders and insurers.