This page lists nine Essex towns around Chelmsford. Pick yours for plain advice on blocked drains. The right first step depends on whose pipe is blocked, which decides who pays.
You can send a request at any time, since the request form accepts messages 24/7. Mark it urgent if sewage is coming up. Then ask for a written quote before work starts.
Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Council says Anglian Water handles sewers in the area, while you look after the drain for your own property. Check which pipe has the blockage, since it decides who pays. The links below cover the most common requests.
Blocked Drains Chelmsford
Unblocking for homes and businessesCCTV Surveys Chelmsford
Camera drain inspectionsEmergency Services Chelmsford
Urgent drain requests, form open 24/7Witham
A drain that serves one home is usually the owner's job, while a pipe that serves several homes is a sewer. Simple checks at home can tell you which one you have. The links below cover the most common requests.
Blocked Drains Witham
Unblocking for homes and businessesCCTV Surveys Witham
Camera drain inspectionsEmergency Services Witham
Urgent drain requests, form open 24/7Braintree
Sewage inside the home is urgent, while a single slow sink can usually wait for a booked visit. This page explains what to do while you wait. The links below cover the most common requests.
Blocked Drains Braintree
Unblocking for homes and businessesCCTV Surveys Braintree
Camera drain inspectionsEmergency Services Braintree
Urgent drain requests, form open 24/7Maldon
Roots and damaged joints can make a drain block again and again. A camera survey shows the damage, and typical UK repair prices give you a guide. The links below cover the most common requests.
Blocked Drains Maldon
Unblocking for homes and businessesCCTV Surveys Maldon
Camera drain inspectionsEmergency Services Maldon
Urgent drain requests, form open 24/7All Towns Listed
Choose a town below to see its drain advice. Start with the town closest to you. Each page also lists the services you can ask about, since the right one depends on the fault.
What to Ask Before You Agree to Drain Work
Whose pipe is it?
A drain that serves only your home is usually yours. A shared pipe may belong to the water company, so find out before you pay. Your own council can often point you the right way.
Is there a call-out charge?
Charges vary from one engineer to another. Ask before you agree, because the answer changes the final bill. MyJobQuote lists call-out charges of £50 to £100, and PlumberMarket lists £50 to £150.
Can I have a written quote?
Ask for the quote before work starts. Then you can compare it with typical UK price ranges. A quote with no detail is a warning sign, so ask what it includes.
What cover comes with the work?
Ask what a guarantee covers and how long it lasts. Get the answer in writing, since a spoken promise is hard to prove. Keep your invoice too.
Ready to Send a Request?
Send a request from any of the towns above, whatever the hour. Mark it urgent if water is rising. Ask the engineer for a written quote before work starts.
Send a Request