Price Guide
How Much Does a Drain Specialist Really Cost?
Compare prices for 12 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Drain Specialist Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocked Drain Clearance | £60 | £120 | £250 | 30 minutes to 2 hours |
| CCTV Drain Survey | £90 | £230 | £450 | 1-3 hours |
| Drain Relining (Per Metre) | £70 | £100 | £150 | Varies by length |
| Drain Excavation and Repair | £500 | £1,200 | £2,500 | 1-2 days |
| Drain Jetting | £100 | £200 | £400 | 1-2 hours |
| Manhole Cover Replacement | £150 | £300 | £600 | 1-3 hours |
| Soakaway Installation | £500 | £900 | £1,800 | 1-2 days |
| Drain Mapping | £150 | £300 | £500 | 2-4 hours |
| Septic Tank Emptying | £150 | £225 | £400 | 30-60 minutes on site |
| Collapsed Drain Repair | £800 | £1,800 | £3,500 | 1-3 days |
| Root Removal from Drains | £150 | £300 | £600 | 1-3 hours |
| Drain Odour Investigation | £80 | £150 | £300 | 1-2 hours |
Blocked Drain Clearance
Low
£60
Average
£120
High
£250
30 minutes to 2 hours
CCTV Drain Survey
Low
£90
Average
£230
High
£450
1-3 hours
Drain Relining (Per Metre)
Low
£70
Average
£100
High
£150
Varies by length
Drain Excavation and Repair
Low
£500
Average
£1,200
High
£2,500
1-2 days
Drain Jetting
Low
£100
Average
£200
High
£400
1-2 hours
Manhole Cover Replacement
Low
£150
Average
£300
High
£600
1-3 hours
Soakaway Installation
Low
£500
Average
£900
High
£1,800
1-2 days
Drain Mapping
Low
£150
Average
£300
High
£500
2-4 hours
Septic Tank Emptying
Low
£150
Average
£225
High
£400
30-60 minutes on site
Collapsed Drain Repair
Low
£800
Average
£1,800
High
£3,500
1-3 days
Root Removal from Drains
Low
£150
Average
£300
High
£600
1-3 hours
Drain Odour Investigation
Low
£80
Average
£150
High
£300
1-2 hours
Regional comparison
Blocked Drain Clearance by City
Average cost of blocked drain clearance across key UK cities.
Local pricing
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Overview
What Does a Drain Specialist Do?
A drain specialist provides professional services covering drain clearance, repair, surveys and installation services. They handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to full installations and emergency repairs. Whether you need a small repair or a major project, hiring a qualified drain specialist ensures the work is done safely, to code, and to a professional standard.
You should hire a drain specialist whenever you need work that requires specialist skills, tools, or qualifications. Many types of drain specialist work are regulated and must be carried out by a certified professional. Attempting DIY on regulated work can be dangerous, void your insurance, and create costly problems down the line.
Pricing for drain specialist services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a drain specialist, always get at least three quotes from different tradespeople. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews. A reputable drain specialist will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about drain specialist costs in the UK.