Blocked Drain in Manchester? We're Open 24/7
Family-run drain engineers based in Cheadle. We clear blocked drains, toilets and gullies across south and north Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton and the surrounding Greater Manchester towns, day or night.
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- Family run
- Open 24/7
- Fixed prices: £75 or £150 + VAT
- Fully insured, DBS checked
Need drain unblocking in Manchester? The Drain Unblocking Company is a family-run drainage business based at 2 St Margaret's Road, Cheadle, close to the A34 and the M60. We cover south Manchester, north Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester towns, from Stockport borough to Trafford, the Wilmslow side of Cheshire and Bolton, but not the M1, M2 or M3 (city centre) postcodes.
Our prices are fixed, so there are no surprises. If it's a simple blockage, we'll treat it as one. If there's a deeper problem, we'll show you on camera and explain your options.
Emergency Drain Unblocking in Manchester
Some blockages can't wait until morning. If a manhole is overflowing in the garden, dirty water is coming back up a downstairs toilet or shower, or the kitchen drain is flooding the yard, call or WhatsApp us whatever the time. We're open 24/7 and we'll tell you when we can get to you.
- A toilet, shower or bath backing up with dirty water
- A manhole lifting or overflowing in the garden or drive
- An outside gully flooding the path or yard
- Several sinks and plugholes draining slowly at once
- A strong sewage smell inside or outside the house
- Water pooling round a drain cover after rain
While you wait: stop running taps, the washing machine and the dishwasher, and don't flush. Please don't pour chemical drain cleaner into a backed-up drain or hire rods yourself. Our guide explains the dangers of DIY drain rods, and these quick checks can help before you call.
Fixed prices apply Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays may cost more, and we'll tell you the rate before we set off.
Manchester Districts and Towns We Cover
Each area page covers the local postcodes, the housing and the drain problems we see most there. Choose yours below. We cover Greater Manchester outside the M1, M2 and M3 city-centre postcodes. Call 07375 521027 to check your postcode.
Stockport Borough
- CheadleOur home area: Cheadle village and Cheadle Royal in SK8 1 and SK8 2
- StockportThe town centre, Edgeley, Offerton, Davenport and Heaton Norris
- Cheadle HulmeSK8 5 to SK8 7, a short drive from our base
- BramhallSK7 1 to SK7 3, from the village centre towards Woodford
- Hazel GroveSK7 4 to SK7 6, including Norbury, Woodsmoor and the A6
- Heaton MoorHeaton Moor, Heaton Mersey and Heaton Chapel in SK4
- ReddishNorth and South Reddish, Houldsworth Square and Reddish Vale
- GatleySK8 4, Gatley village, the station side and Gatley Carrs
- Heald GreenSK8 3, Finney Lane, the station and Outwood Road
Trafford
- AltrinchamWA14, including Bowdon and Broadheath, plus Hale
- SaleM33, from Sale Moor and Brooklands to Ashton upon Mersey
- TimperleyWA15 6 and WA15 7, between Altrincham and Sale
Manchester
- DidsburyWest Didsbury, Didsbury Village and Parrs Wood in M20, plus nearby Withington and Burnage
- South ManchesterM19 to M22: Levenshulme, Burnage, Withington, Chorlton, Northenden and Wythenshawe
- North ManchesterCovered too, although it doesn't have its own area page yet
- Other postcodesWe cover Greater Manchester outside the M1, M2 and M3 city-centre postcodes. Call 07375 521027 to check your postcode.
Cheshire East
- WilmslowSK9, including the town centre, Dean Row, Lacey Green and Lindow
Bolton
- BoltonBL1 to BL3, Westhoughton, Lostock and Horwich
Drain Unblocking in South Manchester: M19, M20, M21 and M22
South Manchester is the part of the city closest to our base in Cheadle, just across the Mersey, so these postcodes are some of the quickest for us to reach. The same fixed prices apply: £75 + VAT for rodding and plunging, £150 + VAT for jetting, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- M19
Levenshulme and Burnage, where long Victorian and Edwardian terraces often share one drain along the row
- M20
Didsbury, West Didsbury, Withington and Parrs Wood. See our Didsbury page
- M21
Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Chorlton Park, with older terraces, semis and plenty of mature trees near the drains
- M22
Northenden and Wythenshawe, including Sharston and Benchill
Older clay drains in these areas tend to suffer from root ingress and cracked joints, while kitchens on the busy high streets in Levenshulme, Chorlton, Withington and Didsbury send a lot of fat and grease into the drains. Whatever the cause, we'll clear it and, if it keeps coming back, show you why on camera. Call 07375 521027 or WhatsApp us to check your postcode.
Drain Services in Manchester
Drain unblocking
Outside drains, gullies, manholes and sinks, cleared by rodding or high-pressure jetting.
CCTV drain surveys
For homebuyers, landlords and repeat blockages. Look-see survey £150 + VAT, or £220 + VAT for one drain with a written report.
Patch drain repairs
Seal a crack or open joint from the inside without digging. Patch repairs only, not full relining.
We also install and repair Saniflo macerators, replace broken manhole covers and gullies, and offer drainage maintenance agreements for businesses and landlords. See all our drainage services.
Why Drains Block in Manchester
Most of the blocked drains we clear across Manchester come down to a handful of causes. Knowing which one you've got helps us pick the right method first time.
- Wet wipes, nappies and sanitary items flushed down the toilet
- Fat, oil and grease from kitchens, especially takeaways and restaurants
- Tree roots getting into older clay pipes through the joints
- Scale and debris built up inside old cast-iron and clay pipework
- Shared drains on terraced streets, where one blockage affects the whole row
- Leaves, silt and grit washed into gullies after heavy rain
If the same drain keeps blocking, there's usually a reason: a root, a cracked pipe or a dip in the line. We'll use the camera to find it rather than guess. Read more about tree roots in drains and why heavy rain causes blockages.
Who Owns the Drain?
Across Greater Manchester, the water company is United Utilities. Since October 2011, most shared drains and lateral drains have been the water company's responsibility. The pipe serving only your property, within your boundary, is usually yours.
This matters most on older terraced streets in places like Reddish, Edgeley and Bolton, where one drain often serves a row of houses. If the blockage is in a public sewer, we'll tell you so you can report it to United Utilities. Our guide to blocked sewers and who is responsible explains more.
How We Unblock Drains in Manchester
Rodding and plunging
For soft or localised blockages, such as wipes or paper in a toilet or a gully full of silt. It's usually the quickest and cheapest fix.
High-pressure jetting
For fat, scale, roots and stubborn debris. The jet scours the pipe walls so the drain runs freely, not just past the blockage.
CCTV camera check
Once the drain is clear, we can run a camera through it to check for damage. The camera check is free with every unblock where applicable. A written report is £80 + VAT.
Repairs, only if needed
If the camera shows a crack or an open joint, a no-dig patch repair may fix it. For a collapsed pipe, we'll explain the excavation options. We do patch repairs only, not full relining.
Want the detail? Read our guide to rods, plungers and jetting, and what each costs.
Drain Unblocking Prices in Manchester
The same fixed prices apply in Manchester and every area we cover, so there are no surprises.
Rodding and plunging
Soft or localised blockages.
Jetting and machine work
Roots, fat, scale and stubborn debris.
Commercial drainage
Shops, food outlets, offices and other business premises. Maintenance agreements available.
Free CCTV camera check with every unblock where applicable. A written CCTV report is a further £80 + VAT. There's no call-out charge when we carry out the work. If we come out and can't carry out any work, a minimum £30 + VAT wasted-visit charge applies. Fixed prices apply Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays may cost more, and we'll tell you the rate before we set off. See our pricing and terms.
How It Works
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Call or WhatsApp
Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you when we can get there.
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We clear the blockage
We find the blockage and clear it, by rodding or plunging, or by high-pressure jetting for stubborn ones.
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We check and advise
We run water through to check the drain is flowing. If there's a deeper problem, we'll show you and explain your options.
Why Manchester Customers Choose Us
Family run and honest
We're a family-run business with over 10 years of experience and more than 3,000 jobs completed. Our approach is simple: if it's not broken, we won't try to fix it.
Rated 5.0 on Google
5.0 on Google from 127 reviews and 9.87/10 on Checkatrade from 174 reviews. Read what our customers say.
Insured and DBS checked
We're fully insured and DBS checked, so you can let us into your home with confidence.
Clear prices, no scare tactics
Fixed prices of £75 + VAT for rodding and £150 + VAT for jetting (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), so there are no surprises. Here's how to check any drainage company before you book.
Manchester Drain Unblocking FAQs
How much does drain unblocking cost in Manchester?
Rodding or plunging is a fixed £75 + VAT, and jetting or machine work is a fixed £150 + VAT. Fixed prices apply Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays may cost more, and we'll tell you the rate before we set off. Commercial work is quoted on request, from £220 + VAT.
Do you offer emergency drain unblocking in Manchester?
Yes. We're open 24/7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our fixed prices apply Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays may cost more, and we'll tell you the rate before we set off.
Is there a call-out charge?
There's no call-out charge when we carry out the work. If we come out and can't carry out any work at all, there's a minimum £30 + VAT wasted-visit charge, so tell us as much as you can when you ring and we'll help you work out whether you need us.
Which parts of Manchester do you cover?
We cover south Manchester (including Didsbury, Withington and Burnage), north Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester towns, including Stockport borough, Trafford, the Wilmslow area and Bolton. We don't cover the M1, M2 or M3 city-centre postcodes. Call 07375 521027 to check your postcode.
Who is responsible for a blocked drain in Manchester?
You're usually responsible for the pipe that serves only your property, inside your boundary. Shared drains and the section beyond your boundary are usually the responsibility of United Utilities. If the blockage is in a public sewer, we'll tell you so you can report it to them.
Do you unblock drains for businesses in Manchester?
Yes. Commercial work is quoted on request, from £220 + VAT. That includes shops, restaurants, takeaways, offices and managed buildings outside the M1, M2 and M3 city-centre postcodes. We also offer drainage maintenance agreements for businesses, landlords and property managers.
Can you repair a damaged drain as well as unblock it?
Often, yes. If the camera shows a crack or an open joint, we can usually seal it from the inside with a no-dig patch repair. We offer patch repairs only, not full relining. If a pipe has collapsed, we'll explain the excavation options and give you a clear quote.
Can you check CCTV footage I already have?
Yes. If you've already had a drain survey and want a second opinion, send us the footage and we'll review it free of charge. If we need to carry out our own CCTV survey, a look-see survey is £150 + VAT, or £220 + VAT for one particular drain with a written report.
Helpful Drain Guides
Practical advice from our engineers, whether you're dealing with a blockage now or trying to stop the next one.
Blocked Drain in Manchester? Call Us Now
Call or WhatsApp us, day or night, and we'll tell you when we can get there.
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