How much does a drainage specialist cost in Southampton?
A drainage specialist in the UK typically charges £70–£150 to clear a blocked drain, rising to £300+ for jetting, CCTV surveys, or excavation. In Southampton (South East), a drainage specialist typically charges £70–£150 per job — that is +2% versus the UK average of £70–£150.
Southampton drainage specialist rate: £70–£150 per job. South East runs at index 101.5 (UK = 100), so local prices are adjusted +2% from the national band.
Drainage Specialist prices in Southampton
| Job | UK typical | Southampton | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear a blocked drainSimple blockages | £70–£150 | £70–£150 | per job |
| Emergency call-outPlus the work; out-of-hours more | £80–£150 | £80–£150 | call-out fee |
| High-pressure jettingStubborn or root blockages | £150–£400 | £150–£410 | per job |
| CCTV drain surveyOften needed for home-buying | £180–£300 | £180–£300 | per survey |
| Drain repair (no-dig lining)Cheaper than excavation | £300–£1,500 | £300–£1,500 | per repair |
| Excavate and replace pipeDepth and access dependent | £1,000–£4,000 | £1,000–£4,050 | per job |
City prices are the UK bands scaled by the South East regional price level. Source: ONS — Relative regional consumer price levels of goods and services, UK: 2016 (all-items relative price level, UK=100) (2016). ONS release.
What changes a drainage specialist's price
- Blockage vs damage: Clearing a simple blockage is cheap; if the drain is collapsed or root-damaged, a survey and repair cost far more.
- Access and depth: A shallow, accessible drain is quick; deep runs under a driveway or extension push up excavation costs.
- Survey first: For recurring blockages, a CCTV survey (£180–£300) is worth it — it finds the cause so you fix it once instead of repeatedly clearing it.
- Who is responsible: Shared drains may be the water company’s responsibility, not yours — worth checking before you pay for major work.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to unblock a drain in Southampton?
Clearing a simple blocked drain typically costs £70–£150. A stubborn or root-related blockage may need high-pressure jetting at £150–£400. For recurring problems, a CCTV survey (£180–£300) finds the underlying cause.
How much is a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV drain survey typically costs £180–£300. It is commonly done before buying a house, or to diagnose a recurring blockage, because it shows exactly where and why the drain is failing so you can fix the right thing.
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