Emergency Drain Services in London
Drain emergencies don't wait for convenient hours. Sewage backing up into your home at 3am needs immediate attention. We're available around the clock, every day of the year, to respond to urgent drainage problems across London. Our emergency team carries full equipment to resolve most situations in a single visit.
What Constitutes a Drain Emergency?
- Sewage overflow into your property—a health hazard requiring immediate action
- Flooding from blocked drains threatening property damage
- Multiple drains backing up simultaneously indicating main drain failure
- Drain collapse causing sinkholes or ground subsidence
- Contamination risks requiring urgent response to protect health
- Complete blockage of all drainage in a property
Our Emergency Response
Our emergency team carries full equipment: jetting rigs, pumps, CCTV cameras, and repair materials. We contain the situation, clear the blockage, and make the drain safe. If structural repairs are needed, we'll explain your options clearly so you can make informed decisions.
What to Expect
- Call us and describe the situation—we'll advise on immediate steps
- Engineer dispatched to your location, usually within 1-2 hours
- Assessment of the problem and clear explanation of what's needed
- Quote provided before any work begins
- Emergency work to make the situation safe and restore drainage
- Advice on any follow-up work that may be needed
London-Specific Emergency Considerations
Basement flats in London are particularly vulnerable to drain emergencies—when the main drain blocks, they flood first. The lack of gravity assistance means sewage has nowhere to go but back into the property. We understand the urgency and prioritise properties where sewage is entering living spaces.
Many London properties have shared drainage with neighbours. An emergency in one property can quickly affect others. We can help identify the source of the problem and advise on responsibility, whether that's individual, shared, or a matter for Thames Water.
While You Wait for Help
If you're dealing with a drain emergency:
- Stop using all drains and toilets in the affected area
- Turn off washing machines and dishwashers
- If safe to do so, mop up standing water to prevent damage
- Open windows to ventilate if there are sewage odours
- Keep children and pets away from affected areas
- Don't attempt to clear manholes yourself—they can contain hazardous gases
Emergency Coverage
We respond to drain emergencies across all London areas, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including bank holidays.