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Repairs, relining & excavation
Broken pipes, fixed properly.
Cracked, root-damaged or collapsed drains repaired by patch lining from the inside, or by excavation and new pipework where needed.
Signs you need us
Sound familiar?
- A camera survey has shown a crack or broken joint
- Roots keep getting into the drain
- The ground above the drain is sinking
- Rats or a constant smell near a drain
- A drain has collapsed completely
Every job includes
- No call-out charge
- Price agreed before any work starts
- DBS checked, fully insured engineer
- We let you know before we arrive
- Area left clean and tidy
- Work guaranteed (see FAQs)
How we do it
From call to clear.
- 1
Survey first
A camera survey shows exactly where the damage is and how bad it is.
- 2
Patch lining where possible
A resin liner is pulled into place and cured inside the pipe, often with no digging at all.
- 3
Excavation where not
If a pipe has collapsed, we dig out the section, lay new pipe and make good.
- 4
Checked on camera
We film the finished repair so you can see the job's done right.
From our own jobs
Recent work.
Blocked drain
“I had a blocked drain from my kitchen. Called this company and the phone was answered straightaway. Explained the problem and Lee advised he would be with me within an hour, which he was. Price was quoted before any work was undertaken and that was the price paid.”
“We had a blocked drain causing effluent to back up into our drainage and yard. Very quick, competent and efficient work to clear less than 90 mins from my initial call!”
Toilet pipe blockage
“Contacted at 8am, visit arranged for pm same day. Work carried out and completed by 3pm. Informed 20 minutes prior to arrival. First rate service by someone who knew what he was doing.”
“Phoned on late afternoon and was at my door within 30 minutes. Great service by Lee. Answered my questions and was swiftly in and done the job no trouble. Thoroughly recommend this company. Top job thanks 👍”
Blocked drain
“Called at 10am on a Sunday. Lee had been and cleared them by 1pm. Great service.”
“After being ripped off by a pretend plumber to clear a blocked toilet, I checked reviews this time and called Reactive Drains. Lee came out a few hours later and cleared it in no time. He was thoroughly professional and friendly, even inviting me to watch what he was doing which I found fascinating.”
Questions
Straight answers.
Is there a call-out charge?
No. There's never a call-out charge.
How fast can you get here?
For emergencies, typically within two hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, as long as the drain isn't misused afterwards, for example by flushing baby wipes or sanitary products. Checkatrade jobs are also covered by their £1,000 guarantee (their T&Cs apply).
Will you have to dig up my garden?
Often not. Patch lining repairs most cracks and joints from inside the pipe. We only dig when a pipe has collapsed or can't be lined.
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