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The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd

9.93/10

Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since March 2016
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We guarantee the work for up to £1,000 for 12 months. T&Cs apply

Services

  • 24 Hour Drain Clearance
  • CCTV Surveys for Drains
  • Septic Tank Emptying
  • Waste Water Treatment Plant Installations
  • Drain Installation
  • Septic Tank Installation
  • Drain Repair
  • Drainage Investigation
  • Sewage Pump Installation
  • Blocked Drains
  • Soakaway Clearance
  • Emergency Drain / Sewer Clearance Service

Customer Reviews

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9.93 /10

Based on 37 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.84

Reliability

10

Communication

9.95

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this company for their prompt, professional, and friendly service, often highlighting the team's ability to efficiently resolve complex drainage problems. A small number of reviewers have raised concerns regarding call-out fees and billing.

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Reviews (443)

  • 10

    Helpful, efficient, friendly

    Posted 23 April

    Matt was efficient and really helpful, taking time to get to the root of the problem - pun intended, because there was ingress from nearby plants! We felt in very safe hands, and everything was well explained and documented.
    Job location: SO21
  • 10

    Blocked drain for 2 months resolved by The Drain Experts in 2 hours

    Posted 08 April

    Had an outstanding experience engaging The Drain Experts to resolve a drain/toilet that had been blocked for 2 months and couldn't be resolved during 3 separate call outs from another contractor. Customer service and response time was excellent, and John and Cameron who led the work were absolutely first-class - their attention to getting the matter resolved and professionalism was incredible. Thanks The Drain Experts for helping us out! We wouldn't hesitate to use again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO51
  • 7.33

    Overpriced call out

    Posted 23 March

    The Drain Experts attended my property for 19 minutes, using no equipment or materials beyond a visual check by hand, and concluded that no drain was present. I was subsequently charged £144 for the visit. Lovely guys who visited. Disappointing call out charge.
    Job location: SO52

    Response from The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd

    We are sorry you feel this way but as we do not charge a separate call out fee, the minimum charge is 1 hour for all domestic jobs

  • 10

    Soakaway clearance job

    Posted 23 March

    John & Cameron arrived at 8 am to help solve a blocked soakaway. 1st class service; friendly, knowledgeable and very reassuring. Thank you lads for doing a great job.
    Job location: SP6
  • 10

    A rapid service to clear a blocked drain

    Posted 20 March

    At 1030 one day this week I rang Drain Experts on recommendation from a friend as we had a blocked drain which meant that we could neither use our bathroom or the sinks in the kitchen. I was advised that someone was in the area and would give me a ring when their current job was finished. I received a call from John at 1140 and he arrived 20 minutes later He was very friendly, identified the problem within minutes and explained the cause of the issue. All was sorted within 40 minutes or so. John advised me how to minimize the problem in the future. A very good, professional service.
    Job location: SP4
  • 10

    Installing Pump Station

    Posted 20 March

    The Drain Experts have been excellent at diagnosing the problems with the drainage system in my property, including conducting a small level survey. They have now installed a Pump Station to remedy the insufficient gradient in the waste pipework from my house and through my driveway. Damian did a fantastic job throughout the installation of the Pump, including leaving my garden in an immaculate condition, cutting my patio slabs to perfectly fit around the new manhole cover, and adding additional matching shingle where required; he is a true perfectionist and an extremely hard worker.
    Job location: BH25

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Stuart Bradford

Ltd Company

10 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: GB233278414

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

Introduction to:-

The Drain Experts Ltd

The Drain Experts Ltd is based on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire covering an area of Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. The Drain Experts operate with highly knowledgeable members of staff with years of experience in all areas of drainage. Amongst their clients are Local Authorities & others contracted to them, plus insurance works and companies in the construction industry.

  • We have teams who specialize in CCTV investigation work, 24 hour unblocking, high pressure water jetting, servicing of sewerage treatment plant & pump stations, water leak repairs, no dig technology and excavations. We are certified to carry out and supervise excavation works within the footpath and highway.
  • Our CCTV maintenance vehicles carry out CCTV surveys, pre-purchase surveys, HPWJ, root cutting, pitch fibre re-rounding and relining.
  • Surveys carried out have a full written report showing any recommendations, plan, log sheets and CD.
  • We have invested in the latest no dig technology and can reline pipe work up to 100 metres in length in one installation. We can also carry blind shots i.e. to the Local Authority Sewer and carry out lateral cutting.
  • We are able to re-round & reline pitch fibre pipe work alleviating the need to excavate.
  • We carry out excavations for drain repairs, soakaway problems and install septic tanks, sewerage treatment plants and pump stations.
  • A typical project is initiated by a personal visit and a written assessment of our findings together with a detailed solution and fixed price quotation.
  • Our engineers are fully trained and experienced in their duties and are equipped with the right tools, equipment and safety gear to provide the complete service. They are fully aware of Health and Safety and are First Aid qualified.

The company is ISO-9001 certified and monitored to give customer satisfaction. More assurance that we are committed to solving your problems, efficiently and with a minimum disruption. We are also a member of Checkatrade.

For further information then please visit our web site: www.thedrainexperts.co.uk

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