Drainage engineers in Exmouth
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Drains in Exmouth
Exmouth sits between the Exe estuary and the sea, and its drainage has had a lot of attention. The Environment Agency and East Devon District Council finished the £12 million Exmouth tidal defence scheme in 2022. It added 28 flood gates and new drainage infrastructure that returns flood water to the sea once a storm has passed.
The defences reduce the risk from the sea, but the Environment Agency is clear that Exmouth is still at risk of flooding from rivers and surface water. Surface water flood risk to properties in the town was also flagged as a concern in the Exe Estuary flood strategy. Exmouth Town Council's flooding and land drainage working party has named Victoria Road and St Andrews Road as areas with known problems.
For a homeowner, surface water matters because it is often the gullies and drains around the house that can't cope in a downpour. If they are already part-blocked with silt, leaves or grease, heavy rain is when it shows.
Common drain problems in Exmouth
- Gullies and yard drains overflowing in heavy rain
- Outside drains part-blocked with silt and leaves
- Kitchen drains blocked by grease
- Toilets and showers blocking at the same time when a shared run is blocked
- Drains that keep blocking and need a CCTV survey to find out why
Services in Exmouth
Drain jetting
Clears silt, grease and roots from outside drains and gullies.
CCTV drain surveys
Shows why a drain keeps blocking before money is spent on repairs.
Blocked toilets and sinks
Toilets, sinks, baths and showers that won't drain.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to unblock a drain in Exeter?
It depends on where the blockage is and how it's cleared. As a guide, MyJobQuote's published UK ranges are £50–£60 to unblock a toilet, £80–£145 for drain rodding and £70–£175 for drain jetting, with emergency call-outs at £100–£200. Your drainage engineer will give you a price after looking at the job.
Is the quote free?
Yes. Sending the form costs nothing, and the quote is free and without obligation. You decide whether to go ahead.
What happens after I send the form?
We pass your details to one vetted, independent drainage engineer covering your area. They'll contact you as soon as possible to talk it through and arrange a visit or a price.
How many engineers will contact me?
One. We don't send your details to a list of companies, so you won't get calls from five different firms.
Will my home insurance cover a blocked drain?
Some home insurance policies include accidental damage to drains or home emergency cover, and some don't. Check your policy before work starts. If your insurer wants evidence of damage, a CCTV survey report is usually what they'll ask for.
Will the drain need repairing or just clearing?
Most blockages only need clearing. If a drain keeps blocking, or the engineer suspects a crack, roots or a collapsed section, they may suggest a CCTV survey to find out before any repair is quoted.
Do the new Exmouth flood defences stop drains overflowing?
No. The Exmouth tidal defence scheme reduces the risk of flooding from the sea, but the Environment Agency says the town is still at risk of flooding from rivers and surface water. Gullies and drains that are part-blocked are more likely to overflow in heavy rain.
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