Our engineers unblock drains, toilets and sinks, clean sewers with high-pressure jetting and carry out CCTV drain surveys across Southwark, at any hour. From Bermondsey and Borough on the riverside to Peckham, Camberwell and Dulwich further south, we cover SE15, SE16, SE17 and SE22 plus the Southwark parts of SE1, SE5 and SE21. The borough mixes busy commercial streets, large estates, Victorian terraces and new riverside flats, and we work with homeowners, tenants, landlords and local businesses alike. Phone 0800 470 0946 or choose a booking slot online.
- Open 24/7
- No call-out fee
- Fixed quote before we start
- Insured engineers
Need a drain engineer in Southwark?
Call free on 0800 470 0946 any time, or pick a time that suits you online.
Postcodes and neighbourhoods we cover in Southwark
We cover every street in Southwark, including these postcode districts:
- SE1 (part)
- SE5 (part)
- SE15
- SE16
- SE17
- SE21 (part)
- SE22
- SE24 (part)
- SE26 (part)
Neighbourhoods: Bermondsey, Borough, Bankside, London Bridge, Rotherhithe, Walworth, Elephant and Castle, Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, East Dulwich, Dulwich Village, Surrey Quays.
Drains in Southwark: what our engineers see
North Southwark is dense and constantly changing. Around London Bridge, Borough and Bankside, offices, restaurants and food markets share the streets with new apartment towers, and much of the pipework runs beneath shared basements and podiums. Commercial kitchens push fat and food waste into drains that may also carry flows from the flats above, so regular maintenance matters.
Further south, Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead and East Dulwich are dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many now split into flats. Their original clay drains are often more than a century old, and the joints can crack or open up. Tree-lined streets and green spaces such as Peckham Rye bring roots, which are drawn to moisture leaking from those joints and can grow into a dense mat that catches toilet paper and wipes.
Southwark also has some of London's largest council estates, particularly around Walworth, Peckham and Bermondsey, where blocks share long drain runs and stacks. Rotherhithe and parts of Bermondsey sit on low ground beside the Thames, so ground-floor and basement properties there can be more exposed during heavy rain. Dulwich and many other parts of the borough are conservation areas, and a CCTV survey is a sensible first step before extending an older house.
Drainage services in Southwark
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.
Southwark drainage FAQs
Do you cover Peckham, Dulwich and Bermondsey?
Yes, we cover all of Southwark. That includes Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Surrey Quays, Borough, Bankside, Elephant and Castle, Walworth, Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, East Dulwich, Dulwich Village and the Southwark side of Herne Hill. Our vans also work in neighbouring Lambeth, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets and the City, so wherever you are in the borough we can get to you.
Is a blocked drain under my Victorian terrace my problem or Thames Water's?
If the blocked pipe serves only your house and lies within your boundary, it is usually yours to clear. Many Southwark terraces share a drain run behind or in front of the houses, and since October 2011 those shared sections, and lateral drains outside the boundary, are generally Thames Water's responsibility. We can lift the chamber and use a camera to show where the blockage is.
Should I have the drains checked before buying a period house in East Dulwich or Camberwell?
It is a good idea. Victorian and Edwardian houses often still have their original clay pipes, which can hide cracks, root ingress or displaced joints that a standard survey does not pick up. A CCTV drain survey records video from inside the pipes, so you know their condition before you commit. It is also useful if you plan an extension near a public sewer.
How quickly can you get to me in Southwark?
We send the nearest available engineer as quickly as possible, and with vans working across London we are often already in the area. Call 0800 470 0946 at any time of day or night for an emergency and we will give you an ETA. If it is not urgent, book online and pick a day and a three-hour time window.
Nearby areas we also cover
- Drain services in Lambeth
- Drain services in Lewisham
- Drain services in City of London
- Drain services in Tower Hamlets
- Drain services in Westminster
- Drain services in Bromley
- 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.