Family-run since 2013, we work right across the capital, and SW20 is well within our patch. The postcode takes in Raynes Park and West Wimbledon.
What we cover in SW20
SW20 covers Raynes Park and West Wimbledon, inside Merton. Homes, flats and commercial premises are all covered, from single blockages to full drainage installations.
Raynes Park and West Wimbledon are largely interwar semi-detached housing with off-street parking and side access. Soakaways paved over during driveway work are a frequent cause of surface water problems.
Common causes in SW20
The recurring problems in SW20 are predictable:
- A restriction that has been forming for months, tipped over by a single wash
- A cracked or displaced section collecting everything that passes
- A blockage on pipework shared with neighbours
- Storm water using the same pipe as the foul waste
Signs worth reporting
Before you call, it helps to know what you are looking at:
- Water sitting in a drain outside when nothing is running
- Two or more fittings affected together, which points at the shared run
- Gurgling from a toilet or sink when something else empties
- Foul odour around a chamber that is stronger in warm weather
How the visit works
Every job follows the same sequence, which is what keeps the price fixed:
- Stop further discharge into the blocked run on arrival
- Find where the flow stops by working through the chambers
- Clear it by jetting or mechanically
- Report what caused it and whether the pipe needs more than clearing
Before we arrive
Before the engineer arrives, a couple of things make a real difference:
- Hold off on taps, showers and appliances, including the washing machine and dishwasher
- Move children and pets away from the affected area
- Move bins or planters off the inspection covers
- Have your postcode and a description ready for the call
Who pays for the repair
Not every blockage is yours to pay for. Shared drains and laterals transferred to the water company in England in 2011, and a defect on the shared run is not your cost. We identify the location and are straight with you about it, even where it means there is no job in it for us.
What it costs in SW20
Drain unblocking starts at a fixed £120 plus VAT, with no call-out charge at any hour. We never charge for coming out, whatever the time. You get the figure before any work begins.