How it works

How to book drain cleaning

1. Get a price

Tell us about the job. We’ll give you the hourly rate for outside drain cleaning in your area.

2. Secure your slot

Choose a time & date, then pay a one hour callout charge to secure your slot.

3. Drains cleaned

We'll send a tried & trusted tradesperson to clean your outside drains. You’ll pay for any extra time or materials after the job’s complete.

Why choose Housekeep

Fast & free quote

Tell us about the job – we'll give you the hourly price for outside drain cleaning in your area

Tried & trusted tradespeople

We've got a squad of experienced, vetted tradespeople who can clean your drains or water gullies. Just let us know what you need & we’ll get you booked in

Simple online booking

No long back-and-forth. No hassle with cash and no stress. Just an easy online booking experience

We’re here when you need us

Short notice or advance booking - we’ll book you in at a time that suits you. And we’ll provide an arrival window so you won't need to wait all day

Dedicated support for tradespeople jobs

Speak to our super responsive support team any time you need a hand. We're available 7 days a week

What you get with Housekeep

Outside drain cleaning service

Local drainage specialists

You can book our professionals to clean all drains and water gullies outside of your home – clearing debris, dirt & scale from pipes. This can fix drain gurgling & unpleasant smells that are caused by dirty drains. Getting your drains cleaned will also help to maintain their overall condition and prevent future blockages.

Frequently asked questions

You pay a minimum one hour callout charge for drain cleaning. If it takes more than one hour to clean your drains, you’ll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments.

There's no hassle with cash - we accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards. 

Yes - all of our tradespeople are fully insured.

We've got great customer service, and our responsive support team are at hand to help if any issues come up during your booking.

We have tradespeople available at short notice or for advance booking. Just choose a date and time that works for you when you book in.

When you book your job, let us know your address. We'll make sure that you're matched with a trusted local professional who's based near you.

If there's anything wrong with the job, let us know within 72 hours and we'll come back. If the problem’s to do with our work, we'll fix it for free. 

Booking outside drain cleaning with Housekeep

It used to be tricky to find a trusted tradesperson. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from getting a quote, to securing your slot, to getting your drains cleaned.

We'll match you with an experienced local tradesperson in just a few clicks. They can clean all kinds of external drains & water gullies. They'll clear any debris & dirt from your drainpipes, which will help to keep your drains in tip top condition and prevent future blockages. 

All of our drain cleaning jobs are charged at a simple hourly rate. Just let us know what you need and we’ll give you a price. Choose a date and time that works for you and pay a one hour callout charge to secure your slot. If it takes more than one hour to clean your drains, you'll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments.

All of our tradespeople are tried and trusted, with lots of experience cleaning outside drains. And we collect reviews and ratings after every job to ensure tradespeople are 5* quality.

Ready to get a quote? Click here to get started.

Other tasks available

Outside drain repair & installation

Outside drain repair & installation in Elephant and Castle

Repair or replace existing outside drains and pipes, or install brand new drains

Manhole repair & installation

Manhole repair & installation in Elephant and Castle

Repair broken manholes, replace manhole covers & install or relocate manholes

Outside drain unblocking

Outside drain unblocking in Elephant and Castle

Clear any kind of outdoor drain blockage

Septic tank cleaning & emptying

Septic tank cleaning & emptying in Elephant and Castle

Septic tank and cesspit cleaning service for commercial & domestic properties

Guttering repair or replacement

Guttering repair or replacement in Elephant and Castle

Fix leaking gutters, replace old guttering or install new gutters

Related tasks

Pipe repair or replacement

Pipe repair or replacement in Elephant and Castle

Find and repair or replace any burst, dripping or leaking pipes

Drain unblocking

Drain unblocking in Elephant and Castle

Clear blocked drains, including toilets, sinks, bathtubs, gutters & outdoor drains

Gutter clearing

Gutter clearing in Elephant and Castle

Clear out, unblock & clean gutters around your home

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Greta, Leytonstone

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“Jason was pleasant, knowledgable, police and friendly. I would not hesitate to have him visit my flat again for any trade jobs I may need. His work was of a high standard as well and he was obviously knowledgeable and skilled at what he does.”

Gillian, Barnet

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“Fiqiri is punctual, and has an amazing eye for detail. He is a perfectionist. Not only that, he is extremely polite and accommodating. I would like to thank him once again for all his help.”

Paula, Stratford

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“The handyman Durai arrived with a smile on his face. He very quickly understood the problem with my door handle/lock and had an immediate plan for how to fix it. He did a great job in a very timely manner, and was extremely pleasant to deal with.”

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Joao - Gardener in Central London, East London, North East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London

“Joao did a great job of my garden yesterday. Nothing was too much trouble. He was quick, efficient, tidy and a very nice human being.”

C, Finsbury Park

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“"Amazing service, super friendly and couldn't be happier with the end result. Definitely recommend for all gardening activities."”

Ellyn, Merton

Join our happy customers in Elephant and Castle

The guy who attended was very helpful and well spoken and provided an excellent service. He tried his best to resolve the issue with drainage.
3 months ago
R
Woodford Bridge (IG8)
Really efficient and lovely work! So pleased :) The team arrived promptly and worked diligently to get the garden cleared. Would definitely use again!
4 months ago
H
Walworth (SE17)
Altina was absolutely brilliant. She was so fast and absolutely annihilated the weeds in our garden. She also tidied everything up and made it look so nice, especially the front of the house! Massive thanks
5 months ago
A
Newington (SE17)
the team thag came were lovely. super friendly, very efficient and did an excellent job. will definitely be using them again.
6 months ago
T
Kennington Park (SE11)
Amazing work and professionalism, as well as respect to the property - their removed shoes before coming in, cleaned after themselves when drilling, etc. And done everything I asked for under an hour.
1 year ago
Aleksandra
Bermondsey Street (SE1)
I now wouldn't have any other person do my garden. This lady is fantastic. She works quickly and is very pleasant.
3 days ago
Sandra
Beckenham (SE20)
The electrician who arrived was courteous and efficient. Absolutely no problem. After the initial disappointment when the booked electrician did not arrive your company pulled out all stops to help.Thank yuu. Excellent job well done Corinne
5 days ago
C
Swiss Cottage (NW3)
The electrician, Faizan, was absolutely brilliant. Great communication, on time, very knowledgeable, and completed the job at speed. Joe, SW19
6 days ago
Joe
Merton Abbey (SW19)
I got two ceiling lights fitted and one needed to be checked that is fitted correctly. Clean and tidy job done in good time. Polite and professional electrisian. I’m very happy with the works done.
6 days ago
A
Wood Green (N17)

Areas we cover in Elephant and Castle

  • Elephant and Castle (SE1, SE11, SE17)
  • Kennington (SE11, SE17)
  • Newington (SE17)
  • Walworth (SE17)

Housekeep cleans up in Elephant and Castle

Housekeep in Elephant and Castle

27 Lawns mowed

28 Lights installed

33 Leaks fixed

20 Appliances repaired

10 Flatpacks assembled

12 Boilers serviced

19 Other odd jobs

Stats about Elephant and Castle

28.0% Have pets

76.0% Flats or apartments

24.0% Houses

571 Households

1,411 Residents

42.0% Own car

55.0% Single

Elephant and Castle news

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Cleaners and tradespeople in Elephant and Castle

Regular cleaning Regular cleaning
One-off cleaning One-off cleaning
Deep cleaning Deep cleaning
End of tenancy cleaning End of tenancy cleaning
After builders cleaning After builders cleaning
Carpet cleaning Carpet cleaning
Gardener Gardener
Handyman Handyman
Plumber Plumber
Electrician Electrician
Appliance engineer Appliance engineer
Gas & heating engineer Gas & heating engineer
Painter & decorator Painter & decorator
Energy assessor Energy assessor
Certificates & reports Certificates & reports
Locksmith Locksmith
Carpenter Carpenter
Drainage specialist Drainage specialist
Removals Removals
Waste removal Waste removal
Builder Builder

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