Local, Checkatrade-verified drainage specialists in Shirley (B90). We offer drain unblocking from £100 and comprehensive drain repairs with no call-out fee. 20-30 minutes response from our Solihull office. We know this area inside out.
Typical response: 20-30 minutes from our Solihull office
The housing stock in Shirley is heavily defined by the massive expansion of 1930s semi-detached properties. These homes were built with solid salt-glazed clay drainage systems that have lasted remarkably well. However, after almost a century in the ground, the mortar joints between these pipes often fail. Once a joint opens, tree roots from mature gardens find their way inside, creating severe blockages. When we handle drain unblocking in Shirley, root ingress is usually the first thing we look for.
A selection of drainage jobs from across our service area.
Sitting right on the border of Birmingham and Solihull, Shirley is an area we work in daily, providing fast and reliable Shirley drainage services to homes along the Stratford Road and surrounding residential estates.
Shirley sits on Heavy clay geology, managed by Severn Trent Water. The area's dominant property types, 1930s semi-detached, modern apartments, extended properties, each present different drainage challenges.
As a trusted, family-run business, we provide a full range of drainage solutions across the area. Whether you need an urgent emergency response, routine unblocking, or professional high-pressure water jetting to clear stubborn scale, we are ready to help. We also specialise in blocked toilets, detailed camera surveys for home buyers, and long-lasting drain repairs.
Fast, effective clearing of blocked drains using manual rodding or high-pressure water jetting. From £100, no call-out fee.
Clear Blocked DrainsExpert repairs using WRc approved no-dig technology or traditional excavation methods. No-dig lining from £380.
View Pipe Repair OptionsHigh-definition camera inspections with detailed reports identifying blockages, damage, and defects. From £250.
Book a CCTV SurveyFast, hygienic resolution of all toilet blockages. From £100, available 24/7 for urgent situations.
Unblock Blocked ToiletsRound-the-clock emergency service from £100. No extra charges for out-of-hours call-outs.
Get Emergency Drainage HelpPowerful 3,000 PSI water jetting to clear stubborn blockages and descale pipes. From £150.
See Jetting ServicesWe cover Shirley and surrounding areas with fast response times for all blocked drains.
We cover Shirley and nearby areas, with typical response times shown for each location.
Answers from our local engineers who work across Shirley every day.
We are based just minutes away in Solihull, so we can usually reach Shirley properties within 20 to 30 minutes for emergency call-outs.
No. We provide a fixed quote on site before any work begins, with absolutely zero call-out fees.
Most 1930s properties in Shirley were built with salt-glazed clay drainage. Some will also have pitch-fibre sections added during 1960s extensions. A CCTV survey confirms exactly what materials you have and where each section runs.
In the vast majority of cases, yes. Where a pipe is cracked or fractured, we use no-dig patch lining to seal the damage from inside. Where the blockage is a simple build-up, high-pressure jetting clears it without any excavation at all.
A persistent smell without a full blockage usually points to a partial build-up of fat and grease in the pipe, a dry gulley trap, or a slight sag in the drainage run that retains water. A CCTV survey quickly identifies which of these is responsible.
Yes. We carry out CCTV surveys, high-pressure jetting, patch lining, and full pipe replacement where needed. If we unblock your drain and notice a structural problem on camera, we will quote for the repair in the same visit.
CCTV drain surveys start from £250 and include a full HD written report. For properties with recurring blockages or drainage issues ahead of a property purchase, this is usually the most cost-effective first step.
Yes. Shared drains are common in Shirley's semi-detached streets. We can survey the full shared run, confirm the exact location of the blockage, and identify whether it falls within a private boundary or under Severn Trent Water's responsibility.
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