1st Porter Call Plumbing & Drains
Southampton, Hampshire
Checkatrade member since May 201310
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
- Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
- Blocked Baths
- Blocked Sinks
- Blocked Toilets
- Emergency Plumber Service
- General Plumbing
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumbing Repairs
- Radiator Installation
- Radiator Repair
- Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
- Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
- Shower Installation
- Tap Repair
- Thermal Dynamics
- Water Leak Detection
- Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
- Water Pumps Installation
- Water Pumps Repair
- Water Supply Pipe Repairs
- Shower Repair
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.99 /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 reviewerJob location: SO1910 1st Porter Call Drain Clearance
Posted 03 November
Straight forward no nonsense professional approach saw problem solved in double quick time.Verified reviewerJob location: SO2110 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 reviewerJob location: SO5010 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 reviewerJob location: SO5310 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 reviewerJob location: SO1810 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 reviewerJob location: SO53
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Alan Porter
Ltd Company
12 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
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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