Burst pipe or blocked drain in Barnstaple?
An engineer’s on the way any hour you call.
We cover Barnstaple and the wider North Devon patch, from town centre terraces to the off-mains cottages out toward Braunton and Instow. Plumbing, drain clearance and septic tank work, priced honestly before we start.
High-pressure jetting & CCTV diagnosis on every callout.
Help is four simple steps away
One phone call and a drainage engineer is on the way, most local jobs cleared the same day.
Call Drainsco
Speak to a real person, day or night. No call centres, no queues. Tell us what's happening and where.
Describe the issue
We assess what's happening and arrange the engineer with the right skillset to attend, with transparent pricing agreed before anyone sets off.
Engineer dispatched
A fully-equipped engineer heads straight to you with the jetter, camera and rods on board.
Drain cleared
Flow restored, the site left clean, and straight advice on keeping it that way.
Full-service drainage, done properly
From a single blocked sink to recurring commercial drainage problems, we clear it, survey it, and fix the root cause so it stays cleared.
High-pressure water jetting
Powerful jetting blasts through grease, silt, root ingress and stubborn blockages, restoring full flow without digging.
CCTV drain surveys
High-resolution camera inspection pinpoints the exact problem, so you get the right fix, not guesswork, with full reporting.
Emergency unblocking
Blocked drain, overflowing gully or a backed-up toilet? We've engineers on call 24/7 and aim to be with you fast.
Blocked drains
From a slow kitchen sink to an overflowing external drain, cleared fast with the cause identified.
Drain repairs
Cracked, collapsed or displaced pipework repaired, often with no-dig relining instead of excavation.
Roots & scale
Tree roots and hard scale cut back and flushed out, then a camera check to plan the long-term fix.
Commercial drainage
Planned and reactive drainage cover for shops, offices, pubs, sites and managed properties.
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The specialist call,
not the chancer.
We’re a dedicated drainage company, not a general handyman with a plunger. That focus means faster diagnosis, the right equipment, and lasting fixes.
01271 440683Genuinely 24/7
Nights, weekends and bank holidays. Drains don't wait, and neither do we.
Fast local response
Engineers based across Barnstaple, so help reaches you in minutes, not days.
Modern equipment
Van-mounted jetters and CCTV gear, the kit to fix it first time.
Honest pricing
A clear price agreed before we lift a cover. No surprises on the invoice.
Fully insured & vetted
Trained, uniformed, DBS-checked engineers, safe in your home or premises.
Long-term solutions
We fix the cause, not just the symptom, so the blockage stays gone.
Common drainage problems we solve
Recognise the issue? Pick up the phone, chances are we cleared one just like it this week.
Technology that finds the real problem
We don’t guess. We diagnose with cameras, clear with precision, and prove the result, so you only pay for work that’s actually needed.
High-pressure jetting
Cuts through grease, scale and roots without excavation.
CCTV inspection & reporting
Pinpoints the fault and gives you footage and a written report.
Professional diagnosis
Accurate blockage location so the fix is right first time.
Safe, lasting clearance
Effective methods that protect your pipework, plus prevention advice.
Fast response, right across Barnstaple
Engineers based locally and sent to the nearest job, covering EX31 to EX32, residential and commercial drainage, day or night. Not sure if we reach you? Just ask.
Relief, on record
“Burst pipe in the loft at 6am, water coming through the landing ceiling. The engineer talked my husband through shutting off the stopcock while he drove over, then had it repaired before nine. Can't fault them.”
“Our septic tank backed up the week the in-laws were staying. They came out to us the next morning, emptied it, cleared the outlet and told us the soakaway had years left in it. Straight answers, fair price.”
“Kitchen drain gurgled for weeks, then gave up completely on a Sunday afternoon. One call, one visit, jetted clear, and he showed me the camera footage afterwards. No call-out fee either.”
No surprises when the invoice lands
Every job is different, so we won’t pretend one price fits all. What we promise instead: clarity. You’ll know the cost before any work begins.
Need a drainage
expert now?
Blocked, overflowing or backing up, don’t wait for it to get worse. One call and a Drainsco engineer is on the way, 24 hours a day.