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What We Clear
When you’re dealing with blocked drains in Bournemouth, we start with manual rodding to attempt a clear resolution without additional cost. If the blockage is more stubborn, our engineers move on to high-pressure water jetting and mechanical descaling to clear scale, fat, and root ingress from the pipe. Every visit for blocked drains in Bournemouth includes a full diagnosis, not just a quick fix, so you understand exactly what caused the problem. We handle everything from a single blocked toilet to a fully backed-up drain run affecting the whole property.
Our engineers have cleared drains in properties across Bournemouth for over 20 years, including older homes with clay and pitch fibre pipework that block more easily than modern plastic systems. Every job starts with a proper assessment before any work begins, so you’re never paying for guesswork. Whatever the cause, whether it’s fat and grease build-up, tree roots, or a foreign object lodged in the pipe, we identify it and clear it properly the first time.
Why Choose Us
Nobody wants a stranger in their home for a job that feels urgent and stressful. That’s why every visit for blocked drains in Bournemouth is handled with clear communication from the first phone call, fixed labour rates confirmed before we arrive, and no call-out fee regardless of the outcome. You’ll always know what you’re paying before any work starts. Locally, Southern Drainage & Water is known for turning up when we say we will and finishing the job properly rather than offering a quick fix that fails again in a few weeks.
Our engineers are NADC accredited and carry the CCTV equipment needed to check the pipe once it’s clear, so you know the underlying cause has actually been resolved. Many of our customers come back to us for every drainage issue that follows, and refer us to friends and neighbours across the local area.
Our Reviews
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5.0
Southern Drainage resolved our drainage issue quickly and charged exactly what was quoted. The engineers were friendly and respectful of our property. If you want the job done right the first time, look no further.
Matthew Torres
5.0
We had a major drain blockage backing up into the house on a weekend, and Southern Drainage and Water Limited responded incredibly fast. The engineer arrived quickly, diagnosed the problem immediately, and had everything cleared and cleaned up in no time. Highly recommend their emergency service!
Eugene Morrison
5.0
Professional, friendly and knowledgeable! We are extremely happy with the service and work we received for our recent blocked drain and replacement of the cracked gulley. Whilst there were some difficulties scheduling work due to the weather, I was impressed with the level of comms from Ryan regarding changes in plans.
Sam Austin
5.0
We Highly Recommend Ryan and his Team. Very Friendly, Professional and Prompt Service. Ryan answered our call straight away, was very helpful with advise re drain issues, made an appointment to come out quickly, he and his team fixed the problem the same day. Great guys, totally honest trustworthy and reliable. Wouldn't use anyone else now! Thank you very much for all of your help. Mr and Mrs Garrett
Deb White
5.0
Had a super service from Ryan and the team the were professional and quickly sorted out the blockage causing the issue. If you want a great service I’d recommend southern water and drainage to help. Thanks again!
Rachael Smith
5.0
I have had a long-standing issue with a major drain blockage, Ryan came along and what an incredible guy, very friendly, polite, professional and helpful and got the job done very quickly and now we're all clear and shouldn't have anymore issues thanks to you Ryan, so we appreciate your work so much and thankyou again for getting us sorted. All the best and Merry Christmas
Kelly Wilks
Why The South Of England Chooses Us
Never charged in over 13,000 customer visits. You only pay for the work carried out.
Every completed repair comes with a 15-year guarantee certificate, backed by our workmanship standards.
Available around the clock, with engineers aiming to reach you within 2 hours of your call.
Labour rates and any machinery costs confirmed by phone before we attend your property.
Fully trained and accredited by the National Association of Drainage Contractors, meeting recognised industry standards.
Wincan CCTV cameras diagnose the exact problem and structural resin liners fix it permanently. No digging, no disruption to your property.
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4.9
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Get in touch
Whether you need an emergency callout or want to book a CCTV drain survey, the team is here to help. We provide drainage in the South of England 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so get in touch however suits you best.
Common Questions
Costs depend on the severity of the blockage and access required. We confirm fixed labour rates over the phone before attending, with no call-out fee charged either way.
Most straightforward blockages are cleared within an hour of arrival. More complex blockages involving root ingress or collapsed pipework may take longer to fully resolve.
No. If the pipework has no existing damage, high-pressure jetting clears the blockage and cleans the pipe thoroughly without causing any harm.
Repeated blockages usually point to a deeper issue such as root ingress, a displaced joint, or scale build-up. A CCTV survey identifies the exact cause so it can be properly resolved.
Yes. We provide blocked drains in Bournemouth as an emergency service, available 24/7 with engineers aiming to reach you within 2 hours.
