Blocked drain in Colchester? Get it unblocked FAST!
For all Colchester drain problems, we at Happy Drains value customer satisfaction as our top priority, and we always provide every customer with the very best in quality drainage services in Colchester and best value for money prices. So if it's a blocked sink, toilet, bath or drains, call us.
Happy Drains specialist drainage services for Colchester commercial and business customers, you will receive fantastic service at the very best price. Our expert Colchester based technicians are ready and waiting to deliver the best in class drain services on offer.
Customer in Manningtree
Great service
We had a very problematic drain blockage that only had access from the toilet and no manholes. The guys turned up, very professional, polite and persevered with the issue until the drains were cleared. I would 100% recommend to anyone who requires this type of service.
Customer in Harwich
The main drain from bathroom blocked. Backed up to kitchen drain.
This was my 87 yr old mother's house. We lifted the manhole cover thinking maybe we could unblock it, but it was full. So any water drainage was just overflowing. Euch!! A neighbour recommended Happy Drains. Phoned them about 9.30 Saturday morning. They were with her by 6. They kept in contact all day to let us know the expected arrival time. Super friendly, excellent communication, good price. Great service, especially for my elderly mum. Thankyou
Customer in Westcliff-On-Sea
Prompt, efficient service
Sam was professional and polite, job done efficiently, thanks.
Customer in Dunmow
Unblocking of kitchen sink
Paul was extremely professional and very tidy clearing up afterwards
Customer in Sawbridgeworth
Outside drain cleared (domestic)
Very prompt response and came out within a matter of hours, did a great job, great communications, easy to pay and reasonable price. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Customer in Rayleigh
Unblocked our drain
Arrived when they said they would. Did a great job and there were no nasty added charges,
Customer in Basildon
Great communication and fixed price drain clearance
From the first phone call enquiring about drain clearance with Emily to the actual work being carried out was less than 3 hours. I knew immediately upfront what the cost would be and how much extra if a Saturday call out was needed. I was kept informed by phone and email and received a call from the engineers 30 mins prior to arrival. They very quickly identified and cleared the problem clearing up any slight mess they made. Hope not to need this service again but if I do would Happily use Happy drains again.
Customer in Chelmsford
Outside runoff drain to mains was backed up and overflowing.
Called them on a Saturday when the drain was especially playing up and within 20 minutes they rang back with the job booked in for the Monday. Friendly, prompt service on the phone, same again when the fella turned up. Done in 10 minutes. Didn't have to pay him then and there, but instead was issued online invoice and link to super-simple payment procedure. Brilliant. Highly recommended; will definitely use them again - just hope I won't have to!
Customer in Chelmsford
Drain blockage
Happy drains made the initial booking process very easy, the contractor arrived on time, they were professional, e.g taking shoes off when entering my home, and they did a great job and answered any question I had. Would recommend!
Customer in Westcliff-On-Sea
Blocked outside drain
Very reassuring man on phone. Gave me clear advice and fixed price, explained what engineer would be doing. Engineer booked quickly for next day. Engineer completed job in the hour, no fuss, no stress. Highly recommend, will use again.
Customer in Leigh-On-Sea
Kitchen sink not running away
Rapid response, friendly and reliable workmen, came and did exactly what they said. Follow up afterwards was excellent!
Customer in Upminster
Drain unblocked
Arrived on time. Explained the issue. Cleared in 10 mins. Excellent. However, little over priced.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked drain
Great service, friendly engineers, definitely recommen.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked deain
Great
Customer in Colchester
Clear blocked sewerage pipe
Very happy with the service provided. They came out to me within an hour and a half of my telephone call and cleared the blocked drain in about half an hour. Very professional all round and will definitely use again and recommend to everyone.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked kitchen drain clleared
Quickly and efficiently carried out, thanks
Customer in Colchester
Drain cleared
Back garden gully been trouble for years. These guys sorted it in minutes... Perfect job.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked drain cleared.
Arrived very promptly and the job was done very efficiently. A first class service.
Customer in Colchester
Unblocked drain.
Very good work.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked rainwater pipe.
The guys were really quick at getting to me. They couldn't do anything about the problem I had but I thought that might be the case and they tried nevertheless. The guys were really friendly and helpful and offered some good advice. I would recommend them to others.
Customer in Colchester
Clearing a blocked kitchen sink.
Due to layout of the drains the engineer was unable to jet the drains, but he was able to use the suction machine and this cleared the issue. Very clean and tidy work.
Customer in Colchester
Investigate blocked drain that was backing up.
Great service for a fair price. Andy friendly, competent, answered my questions on the problem. Sorted the issue and I was happy it was a blockage and nothing more sinister. Would use again.
Customer in Colchester
Unblocking bath/shower drain of what turned out to be limescale buildup.
Plumber was friendly, courteous, informative and helpful. Job was more complex than anticipated but he was very competent and efficient. We're very happy, would recommend!
Customer in Colchester
Clearing a blocked drain
Good service from initial enquiry and booking to onli e payment. The engineer was friendly and carried out the job quickly and efficiently. 5 Star service, will use again in the future.
Customer in Colchester
Unblock sink pipes
Great communication. Arranged visit to suit us. Lovely gentlemen attended and left it very tidy.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked sewer pipe
Fantastic job! Engineer had a very busy day but still made sure he got to us! Top service!
Customer in Colchester
Clearing blocked drain
I rang just after lunch to report a blocked drain and received a call back to say that an operator would attend within an hour although I mentioned that it was not an emergency. He arrived promptly and very quickly removed a difficult and very heavy manhole and completed the work in a very efficient manner. The operator was a very pleasant individual who carried out what was a very unpleasant job in a very good natured manner. It is many years since I have received this level of service, which is what we all hope for but very rarely get.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked sewage drain in garden.
The whole process was a good experience. Arranging a time was easy and the lady I spoke to was helpful and pleasant. The two men who came were also very pleasant, helpful and did the job quickly and efficiently. Our crisis disappeared in half an hour! Thanks very much and if ever it happens again we'll be on the phone!
Customer in Manningtree
Drain clearance
Called at 6pm Wednesday, job completed about 4pm the next day. Couldn't ask for more. That Emily's a nice lass too.
Customer in Manningtree
Drain unblocked.
Main foul water drain blocked. Tried several companies but no-one could attend that same day except Happy Drains who finished his existing job, a 2 hour drive away, and arrived at mine exactly as promised. Cheerful and helpful operative, I would recommend this Company to anyone.
9.76 out of 10
Real people tell true stories, that drives our reviews, and we let them do the talking, Thousands of customers telling us how we're doing. We listen, and we deliver. The relationship of trust is what we strive to achieve in Colchester, and customers are our priority at Happy Drains.
Colchester Blocked Drain Clearance, Cleaning & Repair
Essex, CO1
We make our Colchester blocked drain customers happy - the number 1 local Colchester fixed price drain unblock favourite.
We offer complete Colchester drainage services, so much more than drain cleaners. We are heroes, superstars of our trade and all-round good eggs! We are local Colchester technicians, with local knowledge, we will get to all residential & Colchester commercial customers fast.
Your Colchester blocked drain issue might be big or might be small, but we do know it is an inconvenience to you. So whatever the Colchester drainage problem is we have the solution. We are the local residential and business professionals for Colchester blocked drains and repairs. We provide excellent customer service, friendly, knowledgeable, and our success depends on making you happy.
Colchester drain blockages can go unobserved until it’s too late, don’t worry, give us a shout, your call will be answered by someone who knows to ask all the right questions and have the correct answers. So prepare to be pleasantly surprised and delighted with our Colchester drainage service, call us!
We are heroes & superstars of our trade and all-round good eggs...

Fat removal from outside kitchen drains
"So pleased I called Happy Drains. With Months of waisting money on liquid drain cleaners that didn't budge the build up of fat. Gentleman arrived on time , and made quick work on removing fat buildup and cleaning drains, leaving completely free and not smelling. Will definitely use this company again , and recommend to friends and family "
Blockage in ground floor wc
"The work was carried out very professionally and the problem was investigated to resolve the cause of the blockage. The final report was very detailed to explain the issue after completion of the work, which was very helpful to understand the problem. Images of the work were taken and sent in the final report with detailed actions taken. The team at Happy Drains kept me informed throughout the day of any issues."
Blocked domestic manhole
"From the moment I picked up the phone to contact someone about the blockage to the work completed the service was exceptional. Kelly knew what work I would need doing with my frantic explanation and calmly and professionally advised she would contact me back with an update. 10 minutes later I was told I could have an engineer in as little as 2 hours. The engineer arrived promptly. Professional, friendly service carried out with honest and transparent future care advice. Was able to easily Apple Pay an hour later for service following my invoice. No hidden fees. Cost was as advised. Very happy."
Blocked Drain
"Turned up promptly, assessed the situation, confirmed the quote and cleared the drain. All very quick and efficient with a very cheerful and polite tradesman. Couldn't have gone better."
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For fixing your Colchester drains, we are the professionals
Be assured that we have many years of experience in repair and fix of Colchester drains — the job always done to the requirements expected of a leading local company.
We undertake best value excavations and ‘no-dig’ repairs to Colchester drains — all taken in a safe, neat and tidy manner treating your property to the standards that we would expect at our own homes.
Is your Colchester property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the Colchester area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your Colchester system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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Colchester Drains are by design "out of sight, out of mind" hence CCTV surveys
CCTV drain survey cameras are the most valuable tools the industry has - when you need to know the condition of your Colchester pipework, the camera tells us.
If you are buying a new Colchester home or Essex commercial property, it’s essential you get the Colchester drainage facts. Those facts could save a small fortune and much stress!
CCTV drain survey technology is used to understand your Colchester drainage systems integrity. We will record and identify drain key drain problems, code and classify them individually to work out the best and most cost effective repairs.
Our easy to understand technical CCTV survey reports details everything you need to know about your Colchester drainage system and we also provide fully costed solutions.
Fast Colchester blocked drain services when you need us
If you need your Colchester blocked drains unclogged pronto then call now, and we're always at your service, fast, with great value fixed prices.
We are the local Colchester drain solution boffins; our skills cover a variety of techniques in our ‘contemporary drain technology toolbox’.
A favourite example for Colchester blocked drains is a continually twisting steel cable in a motorised drum, it cuts out all sorts of stuff, which is pretty cool. A liquid laser is equally impressive, water under intense pressure controlled through a nozzle at the end of a Kevlar and steel-reinforced hose to cut out tree roots and to descale pipes, awesome!
Just some of our many attributes for clearing Colchester blocked drains, fast...
- Colchester Blocked Drain Clearance
- Blockage Bursting
- Clogged Colchester Sinks
- Blocked Colchester WCs
- Colchester Drain Repair
- High-Pressure Colchester Drain Jetting
- CCTV Camera Drain Inspections
- Trained & insured
- Pipe Locating
- Work is guaranteed
Prepare to be delighted with our Colchester drainage service

sink waste pipe blocked
"I called happy drains with blocked sink waste, the receptionist arranged for the technicians to attend the following day informing me they would call me 30 minutes prior to arrival. The technicians did call me 30 minutes before arriving. They understood the difficulties involved with the blocked waste as the access was challenging and with patience and experience they unblocked the blockage. The guys were polite, tidy, on time, and knowledgeable. Will defiantly use happy drains again "
Clearing a blocked outdoor kitchen drain
"The Happy Drains service was fantastic. Within half an hour of my calling, they had arrived and the chap was very helpful and polite. Nothing was too much trouble, and everything was taken care of in 20 minutes though it was a tough job. Good price with no hidden extras and completely fair - I can't recommend them highly enough! "
Gulley unblocking
"Simon figured out the problem quickly and made sure there was no damage to the property. He also gave advice how to stop it happening again. Would highly recommend the service"
Water rising in shower
"Happy Drains were recommended by one of my letting agents. Called them, staff courteous and very helpful. Call arranged for the following day, email received confirming this along with confirmation of anticipated cost. My tenant confirmed that they arrived at the appointed time, undertook the job in a timely manner and left the area clean and tidy. All in all a pleasure to deal with, would definitely use them again and have no hesitation in recommending them. "

Had a really bad block in my drain effecting washing machine and boiler
"Amazing experience. Fast, knowledgeable and efficient. Called them at 12 pm they were here by 3pm... here 30 mins and problem sorted Very experienced and good value Thank you. "
Blocked drains
"Turned up on time. Go5 the job done very quickly and professionally. Would definitely use again if needed."
Quickest and easiest unblocking i've seen!
"After so many expensive quotes from other companies regarding a clogged drain outside our kitchen window - Happy Drains answered our questions on Checkatrade and gave us a set quote - After talking to them on the phone, the team were kind, honest and fully transparent about how the day would go - One of their team members (unfortunately didn't get his name) came over, took one look at the drain, unblocked it and was on his merry way! Will definitely be recommending this company to friends and family!! Thank you so much team!"
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In or near Colchester, CO1, Essex, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Colchester CCTV drain survey...
Overflowing or blocked Colchester drain pipes
Tree roots damaging drains in CO1
Broken or blocked Colchester sewers or sewage pipes
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Colchester drain
French drainage problems in CO1
Bellied drain in Colchester
Problems with shared Colchester drains
Ground movement causing Colchester drain problems
Clogged or broken pipes in Colchester
Ditch drainage problems in Essex
Water level problems in CO1
Land drainage problems in Essex
Collapsed drain in Essex
Deformed pipework in Essex
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Colchester drains
Longitudinal cracking in Colchester drains
Overflowing or leaking Colchester septic tanks & cesspits
Cracked or leaking Colchester drains and pipes
Cutting out tree root mass from Colchester drains
Joint displacements in Colchester pipes and drains
Fractured drain in Colchester
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Essex
Bad smells in Essex
Failed or broken soakaways in CO1
Colchester pitch fibre pipework problems
Bellied pipework in Essex
Blocked or broken Colchester drains
Blocked Colchester toilets and blocked Colchester showers
Colchester CCTV-controlled cutting problem
We use selected local professionals in the Colchester CO1 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Essex.
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Colchester and Essex drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Unblocking toilet
"The tradesperson arrived the same day, was friendly and professional, and quickly resolved the issue by unblocking the toilet"
Blocked drain
"Excellent problem-solving solution for a tricky drainage issue "
Clear a blocked drain
"Wow what a great service! Messaged Happy drains at about 6pm, an engineer was round about 9.30am the following morning. He identified the problem quickly, cleared it out and implemented a solution to stop it happening again. Cost was very reasonable and as quoted. Very courteous and Knowledgeable engineer. Would 100% recommend Happy Drains."
Call 01206 890511
or our office mobile
07824 757572
All Colchester CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: