We clear blocked drains, toilets and sinks, jet sewers and carry out CCTV drain surveys throughout Tower Hamlets, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. That covers Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Bow, Wapping, Poplar and the Isle of Dogs, across E1, E1W, E3 and E14 and the Tower Hamlets parts of E2. Whether you rent a flat in a converted warehouse, own a Victorian terrace near Victoria Park or run a restaurant in Spitalfields, our engineers can unblock the problem and explain what caused it. Call 0800 470 0946 or book online.
- Open 24/7
- No call-out fee
- Fixed quote before we start
- Insured engineers
Need a drain engineer in Tower Hamlets?
Call free on 0800 470 0946 any time, or pick a time that suits you online.
Postcodes and neighbourhoods we cover in Tower Hamlets
We cover every street in Tower Hamlets, including these postcode districts:
- E1
- E1W
- E2 (part)
- E3
- E9 (part)
- E14
Neighbourhoods: Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Bethnal Green, Bow, Mile End, Stepney, Wapping, Shadwell, Limehouse, Poplar, Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, Bromley-by-Bow.
Drains in Tower Hamlets: what our engineers see
Few London boroughs have such a mix of buildings. Victorian terraces survive in Bow, Stepney and Bethnal Green, many with original clay pipes; post-war council estates rely on long communal drain runs; and the riverside from Wapping to Canary Wharf is lined with converted warehouses and modern towers. Each brings its own problems, from root-damaged joints in older houses to blocked shared stacks in high-rise blocks.
The borough also knows fatbergs better than most. In 2017 Thames Water found a mass of congealed fat and wet wipes roughly 250 metres long and around 130 tonnes in weight in the sewer under Whitechapel. It is a clear reminder that grease poured down kitchen sinks and wipes flushed down toilets do not simply disappear. Curry houses, cafés and takeaways around Whitechapel and Spitalfields need well-maintained grease traps and regular jetting.
Much of the land near the Thames and the former docks is low-lying, and some basements and ground-floor flats can be vulnerable when heavy rain overwhelms the drains. In newer apartment blocks, the trouble is usually a blocked internal stack or kitchen waste pipe rather than the sewer itself. Our CCTV surveys help residents, landlords and managing agents find out quickly which pipe is at fault and who should pay to fix it.
Drainage services in Tower Hamlets
How it works
- Call or book. Ring 0800 470 0946 day or night, or book a 3-hour slot online.
- Fixed quote. Your engineer checks the problem and agrees a price with you before any work starts.
- Cleared and checked. We clear the blockage, test the flow and explain how to stop it coming back.
Tower Hamlets drainage FAQs
Do you cover Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs?
Yes. We work across the whole of Tower Hamlets, including Canary Wharf, the Isle of Dogs, Limehouse, Poplar, Wapping, Shadwell, Stepney, Mile End, Bow, Bethnal Green, Whitechapel and Spitalfields. For flats in managed developments, mention any concierge, access or parking arrangements when you call so the engineer can get straight to work.
Who is responsible for a blocked drain in a council or housing association flat?
Usually your landlord, whether the council or a housing association, is responsible for communal drains and soil stacks, so report the problem to them first. Tenants may be asked to pay if the blockage was caused by wipes, nappies or fat. Leaseholders should check their lease, and shared sewers outside the property boundary are generally Thames Water's responsibility.
Why does my takeaway's drain keep blocking?
Most repeat blockages in food businesses come from fat, oil and grease setting inside the pipes. A grease trap that is too small or not emptied often enough lets it through, and rice and food scraps add to the plug. We clear the line with high-pressure jetting, then use a CCTV camera to check for damage or dips where grease collects. Planned jetting helps stop it happening again.
My new-build flat in E14 has a blocked toilet. Can you help?
Yes. Blocked toilets in modern flats are usually caused by wipes, sanitary products or a blocked branch pipe to the soil stack, and we can normally clear them on the visit. If the stack serves several flats, tell your managing agent as well. Call 0800 470 0946 in an emergency, or book a morning, afternoon or late-afternoon slot online.
Nearby areas we also cover
- Drain services in City of London
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- Drain services in Newham
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- Drain services in Greenwich
- Drain services in Lewisham
- All London areas and postcodes
Blocked right now? We're open 24/7
Call free on 0800 470 0946 any time, or pick a time that suits you online.