Drainage Specialists in Exeter
NADC-member drainage specialists covering Exeter and nearby. We'll explain your options clearly, help you understand the work involved, and only recommend what you actually need.
- NADC Member
- TrustMark Registered
- Public Liability Insurance
Understand the likely cost before you commit
This is a guide, not a quote. Your actual cost depends on what we find on the day — we'll explain everything and confirm the figure before starting.
Talk it through with us first
Not sure what you need? That's fine. Leave us your details and we'll call you back, ask a few questions, and help you work out the right approach — before you commit to anything.
How we can help
Drain Unblocking
Blocked sinks, toilets, gullies and external drains cleared by rodding or high-pressure jetting.
Understand this serviceEmergency Drainage Callout
Sewage backing up, flooded basement or overflowing manhole — out-of-hours attendance.
Understand this serviceCCTV Drain Survey
Camera inspection of drain and sewer runs — for blockage investigation, pre-purchase surveys and building work.
Understand this serviceHigh-Pressure Drain Jetting
Grease, scale, silt and root mass removed from drain runs using high-pressure water.
Understand this serviceDrain Repair and No-Dig Relining
Patch repair or full pipe relining for cracked, displaced or root-ingressed drains.
Understand this serviceSoakaway and Private Drainage Inspection
Inspection and assessment of soakaways, septic tanks and private treatment systems.
Understand this serviceQuestions you might have
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.