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1st Porter Call Plumbing & Drains

9.99/10

Southampton, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since May 2013
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Services

  • 24 Hour Drain Clearance
  • Blocked Drains
  • CCTV Surveys for Drains
  • Drain Installation
  • Drain Repair
  • Drainage Investigation
  • Emergency Drain / Sewer Clearance Service
  • Sewage Pump Maintenance
  • Soakaway Clearance

Customer Reviews

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9.99 /10

Based on 26 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

9.96

Communication

10

Reviews (2076)

  • 9.67

    Drain cleaning & unblocking

    Posted 6 days ago

    Alan Porter is very professional, knowledgeable and thorough. We had bad smell in one bathroom. He identified a drainage blockage outside the house coming from other toilets. He unblocked & cleaned the drains and gave some advice before leaving.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO19
  • 10

    1st Porter Call Drain Clearance

    Posted 03 November

    Straight forward no nonsense professional approach saw problem solved in double quick time.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO21
  • 10

    Prompt service with costs explained beforehand

    Posted 23 October

    Alan responded to my problem promptly and efficiently. His experience showed in the way he dealt with the issue I had. I have no hesitation in recommending this company especially with the way the costs were explained to me before he even arrived.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO50
  • 10

    Professional Sewer Unblocking

    Posted 11 October

    Ala came promptly to unblock our sewer. He immediately diagnosed that the blockage was caused by tree roots and quickly extracted a large quantity of roots. With his camera he confirmed that there was a further partial blockage some 13 metres further up the pipe on our neighbour’s property, and he arranged with Southern Water to come and clear that obstruction which they did the following day free of charge. I cannot more highly praise Alan for his professionalism, knowledge and pleasant personality. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO53
  • 10

    Excellent Plumbing Job

    Posted 07 August

    We had a blocked sewerage drain, and Mr Porter was called to unblock it. He had to access the drain from outside our neighbour's property because we couldn't find a drain cover in our garden. He had excellent equipment and accessed the drain with a camera. He found the blockage and unblocked the drain swiftly. He then scanned our garden with a ground penetrating scanner to reveal a drain cover that had been covered up by a previous owner. The job was successfully completed and we are happy to recommend 1st Porter Call Plumbing & Drains highly.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO18
  • 10

    Experienced & Skilled work

    Posted 25 July

    We called Alan out again to help with our blocked sink, having had “Drain Doctors” company come out (due to Alan being on holiday) and after doing some exploration them saying they couldn’t resolve it unless we ripped up our kitchen flooring to gain access. Alan expertly helped solve the issue with his experience and attention to detail - without any floor being ripped up. Can’t recommend 1st Porter Call enough.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO53

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Alan Porter

Ltd Company

12 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

24 -7 EMERGENCY? ( Make us your first Port of Call ) !!!

We are adhering to government guidelines for social distancing. 1st Porter Call was established in 2008 by myself Alan Porter, a Plumbing and Drainage Engineer.

I have 30 years’ experience 20 years working for the local Council and a leading Water Company as well as facility management company as well as domestic customers in the South of England.

Our extensive range of services means that ours is the only number you will need.

1st Porter Call can cater for both domestic and commercial customers offering a 24 hour Service for Plumbing and Drain Emergencies.

Our extensive range of services means that ours is the only number you will need.

From CCTV drain surveys to blocked sinks, leaky taps to a burst water main, we can offer a solution to all.

Please call me anytime:

  • Have An Emergency: I'm Available 24/7
  • There Is No Call Out Fee
  • No Distance Is Too Far
  • All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks

Member since May 2013

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