We unblock drains, toilets and sinks, jet sewers and carry out CCTV drain surveys across Camden 24 hours a day, from Hampstead and Belsize Park to Camden Town, Kentish Town and Bloomsbury. Our engineers cover NW1, NW3, NW5 and the Camden parts of NW6 and WC1, working for households, landlords, letting agents, shops and offices alike. You will always get a fixed quote before we start, with no call-out fee and no hidden charges. If water is rising or a toilet will not flush, ring 0800 470 0946; for routine work, book a slot online.
- Open 24/7
- No call-out fee
- Fixed quote before we start
- Insured engineers
Need a drain engineer in Camden?
Call free on 0800 470 0946 any time, or pick a time that suits you online.
Postcodes and neighbourhoods we cover in Camden
We cover every street in Camden, including these postcode districts:
- NW1 (part)
- NW2 (part)
- NW3
- NW5
- NW6 (part)
- NW8 (part)
- N6 (part)
- WC1A
- WC1B
- WC1E
- WC1H
- WC1N
- WC1R
- WC1V
- WC1X (part)
Neighbourhoods: Camden Town, Kentish Town, Hampstead, Belsize Park, Swiss Cottage, West Hampstead, Primrose Hill, Gospel Oak, Highgate, Kilburn, Bloomsbury, Holborn, King's Cross, Somers Town.
Drains in Camden: what our engineers see
Camden stretches from the Heath down to Holborn, and its drains are as varied as its streets. Hampstead, Belsize Park and Primrose Hill are dominated by large Victorian and Georgian houses, many converted into flats or extended downwards with new basements. Basement extensions often add pumps, extra drainage and connections close to older pipes, so a CCTV survey before and after building work is a sensible check.
Steep hills around Hampstead and Highgate send a lot of rainwater downhill quickly, and the lost River Fleet once ran from the Heath through Kentish Town and Camden Town before being enclosed in the sewer network. Lower-ground flats in the valleys can be vulnerable to backflow during intense storms. Keeping gullies clear and fitting a non-return valve where appropriate reduces the risk, and we can clear any blockage that is making things worse.
In the south of the borough, Bloomsbury, Holborn and King's Cross mix Georgian squares with hotels, student halls, offices and new developments. Camden Town and Kentish Town add markets, bars and late-night food outlets, all of which send grease and waste into shared sewers. Mature plane trees line many streets too, and their roots seek out cracked joints in the old clay pipes beneath.
Drainage services in Camden
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.
Camden drainage FAQs
Do you cover all of Camden, from Hampstead to Holborn?
Yes. We cover the entire London Borough of Camden, including Hampstead, Belsize Park, Swiss Cottage, West Hampstead, Kilburn, Gospel Oak, Highgate, Kentish Town, Camden Town, Primrose Hill, Somers Town, King's Cross, Bloomsbury and Holborn. Domestic and commercial jobs are both welcome, and we work evenings and weekends too.
Who is responsible for a blocked drain in Camden, me or Thames Water?
Generally, you are responsible for the drain that serves only your property and lies within your boundary. Shared sewers and lateral drains beyond the boundary transferred to Thames Water in October 2011. In converted houses, shared pipes inside the boundary are often the freeholder's concern. We can locate the blockage, often with a camera, so you know who should deal with it.
Should I get a drain survey before a basement extension in Hampstead?
It is a good idea. A CCTV survey records the condition and route of your drains, showing cracks, root ingress or collapsed sections before work begins. If a public sewer runs near or under the planned extension, you may need a build-over agreement with Thames Water, and the survey helps you plan for that early.
What should I do if my drain overflows at night in Camden?
Stop running taps and flushing toilets, keep children and pets away from any sewage, and call us on 0800 470 0946. We are available 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays, and will get an engineer to you as quickly as possible. You will get a fixed quote before any work starts.
Nearby areas we also cover
- Drain services in Islington
- Drain services in Westminster
- Drain services in Barnet
- Drain services in Haringey
- Drain services in Brent
- Drain services in City of London
- 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.