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Happy Drains — Blocked drain? Get it unblocked FAST!

24/7 emergency drain unblocking, CCTV surveys and drain repairs across the UK. Fixed, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.

  • 24/7 emergency response
  • Fixed, upfront pricing
  • Checkatrade 9.85/10 · 6,102 reviews
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How we unblock your drain — our 4-step process

We've cleared tens of thousands of drains across the UK. The job runs the same way every time: a clear quote up front, a written outcome at the end, no surprises in between.

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    Book in 60 seconds

    Call 0800 849 8099 24/7, or use the search above to find your local team. Most jobs are booked same-day; true emergencies (sewage backing up, no toilet) jump the queue.

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    Engineer arrives, fully equipped

    A liveried Happy Drains van turns up with high-pressure jetting, electromechanical tooling and CCTV gear on board. We confirm the price for the work before we start — fixed and upfront, no hidden fees.

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    Clear or diagnose

    Most blockages clear on the first visit with jetting or rodding. If the cause is structural — root ingress, a collapsed section, displaced joints — we run a CCTV survey and show you exactly what we're seeing, on screen, before recommending a repair.

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    Written outcome & fixed quote

    Every job ends with a written report through our Drainify platform — photos or video where relevant, the cause, and a fixed quote for any follow-up repair. You decide what happens next; no pressure, no surprise charges.

Recent Work in the UK

Fat and grease deposits in drainage before cleaning.
Vac Tanker & Jetting

Drain Jetting Clears Fat Build-Up – West Norwood, South London

Issue:

Customer in West Norwood reported persistent drain smells inside the property, especially after returning home.

Outcome:

Drains completely free-flowing with no stagnant waste.

SE2
Blocked toilet attendance at a residential property in Thamesmead, where restricted flow was investigated.
Drain Clearance

Blocked Toilet Cleared at a Residential Property in Thamesmead

Issue:

The customer in Thamesmead reported a blocked toilet that was not flushing correctly.

Outcome:

Normal toilet operation was restored at the Thamesmead property.

SE28
Shared drainage access point used during toilet blockage clearance at commercial premises in Woolwich, London.
Drain Clearance

Blocked Toilets Cleared at Commercial Premises in Woolwich, London

Issue:

Multiple toilets serving several retail units were reported as blocked, causing disruption at commercial premises in Woolwich.

Outcome:

All toilets across the affected shops were restored to normal operation, with waste water flowing freely through the shared drainage system.

SE18
Kitchen area inspected with no drainage-related faults identified.
Drain Clearance

Blocked Drain Concern Turns Out to Be Dishwasher Fault – Acton, London

Issue:

Customer suspected a blocked drain after their dishwasher stopped draining properly.

Outcome:

No blocked drain — no unnecessary unblocking works required.

W3
High-pressure water jetting carried out from a manhole in Chiswick to address a blocked gully line.
Drain Clearance

Blocked Gully Attended and Jetted from Manhole Access in Chiswick

Issue:

The customer in Chiswick reported a blocked gully causing poor drainage and restricted flow.

Outcome:

Jetting was carried out from the available access point in an attempt to restore flow.

W4
Blocked gully assessed at a residential property in Ealing, where wipes and fat build-up were contributing to sewage overflow.
Drain Clearance

Blocked Gully Cleared Using Mechanical Boring at a Property in Ealing

Issue:

The customer in Ealing reported a blocked gully overflowing with sewage, indicating a significant restriction in the drainage run.

Outcome:

Drainage flow was restored at the Ealing property and the gully was left operational on completion.

W5

What Our Customers Say

10/10
✓ Verified

Check blocked toilet

Toilet checked and drains from property to main drain. Engineer was very good and thorough. Very happy and would recommend this company.

— Customer in the SE28 area, Checkatrade

10/10
✓ Verified

Drain and Bathroom blockage clearance

I don't normally write reviews but in this instance Luke and Si deserved it for going above and beyond. They were the most professional and clean tradesmen we had in our home. They arrived promptly on time and cleared the bathroom blockage that we had been suffering with a long time. Si gave us some really advice on how to avoid future drain blockages. We are also having issues with our drain. Unprompted Si offered to have a look at this for us and promptly sorted out the issue. We will definitely use them again and also recommend to all of our friends!

— Customer in the DA18 area, Checkatrade

10/10
✓ Verified

Blocked drain

The appointment was made promptly and the engineer arrived on time. The drain was cleared out timely. Additionally I really appreciate all the explanation I was given and the fact that the engineer was really respectful of the house and took off shoes while getting to the garden (as I live in the terraced house). Great and polite service really recommended!

— Customer in the DA17 area, Checkatrade