Colchester has a wide mix of drainage systems. Period properties around the Castle and Lexden often have old clay and cast-iron pipework. Newer estates in Mile End and Greenstead have plastic runs.
Out on Mersea Island and along the Colne Estuary, the ground is low and tidal. As a result, drains at Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea are more prone to backing up after heavy rain or high tides. CCTV surveys, jetting and drain rods cover most blockages.
Where a pipe has cracked or roots have got in, relining can often avoid digging up a driveway or garden. We cover Colchester and the surrounding area, including Wivenhoe, West Mersea, Tiptree, Witham, Kelvedon, Marks Tey, Brightlingsea and Manningtree.
Below are the services we are most often asked about. They range from routine unblocking to emergency drain repairs, and plumbing help for leaks, burst pipes and low water pressure. Pick the closest match, or request a quote online and describe the problem. Every service page also lists the towns we cover.
Plumbing services
Plumbing help covers leaks, burst pipes, taps, toilets and water pressure. Start with the emergency plumber page if water is escaping now. Otherwise, choose the page that matches your fault. Each page also links to the towns we cover.
Emergency Plumber
Help with burst pipes, leaks and urgent plumbing problems around Colchester.Plumbing Repairs
Repairs to leaking taps, toilets, valves and pipework in homes and small businesses.Burst Pipe Repair
What to do about a burst or frozen pipe, and how a plumber repairs it.Leak Detection
Finding hidden leaks on your pipework, from the meter test to a plumber's checks.Low Water Pressure
Why water pressure drops, and whether the fix is yours or your water company's.Drainage services
Drainage services cover blockages, surveys, jetting and repairs. Each page explains the signs to look for and how a plumber deals with the fault. Because many problems look alike, a CCTV survey is often a good way to find the cause.
Blocked Drains
Drain unblocking for sinks, toilets, baths and outside drains.- Blocked Toilet
- Blocked Sink
- Blocked Bath & Shower
Drain Unblocking
Unblocking for sinks, toilets, baths and shower drains.- External Drain Unblocking
- Internal Drain Unblocking
CCTV Drain Surveys
High-definition CCTV surveys to diagnose drainage issues accurately. Detailed reports provided.- Pre-Purchase Drain Survey
- Drainage Investigation
Drain Jetting
Powerful high-pressure water jetting to clear stubborn blockages and clean drains thoroughly.- Domestic Drain Jetting
- Commercial Drain Jetting
Emergency Drain Services
Emergency drainage help for flooding, sewage backups and urgent blockages.- Flooding Emergency
- Sewage Emergency
Drain Repairs
Professional drain repair services including pipe repairs, relining, and replacement.- Pipe Relining
- Drain Excavation