We are a family-run firm covering London since 2013, and SE22 is inside our core coverage. That covers East Dulwich and Peckham Rye.
What we cover in SE22
SE22 takes in East Dulwich and Peckham Rye, within Southwark. We work for householders and businesses alike in this area, from a slow sink to a complete system.
East Dulwich is street after street of Victorian terraces, most with rear extensions and mature planting. The uniform housing stock produces a very consistent set of drainage faults.
Common causes in SE22
Across SE22, these are the ones that come up again and again:
- Sewage escaping at ground level
- The whole system at a standstill
- Foul water backing into a ground-floor shower or bath
- Flooding after a storm
Signs worth reporting
What you are likely to be seeing in SE22:
- Water sitting in a drain outside when nothing is running
- Several fittings draining slowly at once, not just one
- A glugging noise from a plughole when the bath is let out
- A sour smell near the gully that is stronger in warm weather
How the visit works
Here is what happens when we attend:
- We tell you when we will actually be there
- Stop using water in the property until we arrive
- The aim is to finish it on the first attendance
- We tell you whether there is an underlying fault
Before we arrive
What to do before we get there:
- Hold off on taps, showers and appliances, especially washing machines
- Cordon off contaminated ground
- Move bins or planters off the inspection covers
- Note which fittings are affected for the call
Who pays for the repair
Before anyone invoices you, it is worth knowing where the fault sits. A private drain serving one building is the owner’s; beyond that, and on anything shared, it is generally the water company’s. We put that in writing after the visit.
What it costs in SE22
Emergency attendance starts at a fixed £120 plus VAT, and we never charge for coming out. We quote a fixed price, not a rate, so nothing changes once we are on site.