Monster Drainage is a family run drainage company looking after Leatherhead and the villages around it, for homes, landlords and businesses across KT22. We unblock drains, clean pipes that keep slowing down, and carry out CCTV drain surveys when you need to know what is going on underground. One call covers all of it, and our engineers are available 24/7 when water is backing up and cannot wait until morning.
What we do for Leatherhead properties
Our drainage services in Leatherhead cover the problems most homes and businesses meet sooner or later:
- Blocked drains inside the house and out
- Blocked toilets that rise or empty slowly
- High pressure drain jetting for grease, silt and roots
- CCTV drain surveys for buyers, landlords and repeat faults
- Emergency drainage call outs, day or night
- Commercial drainage for shops, offices and kitchens
Not sure which you need? Describe what you are seeing and we will suggest where to start. Whatever the job, you deal with one local firm from the first call to the final explanation.
Unblocking drains in Leatherhead
When people ask us to unblock drain pipes in Leatherhead, the cause is usually something that has gathered over months: cooking fat from the kitchen, wipes flushed down the toilet, or leaves and silt washed into an outside gully. The first sign tends to be a sink that takes a little longer to empty, or a gurgle from the bath as the water goes down.
We find the blocked section by checking the chambers, then clear it with rods or water. Once the pipe is running freely, we explain what caused the blockage and how to stop it returning. If the same drain has blocked before, we will tell you honestly whether it needs more than a simple unblock.
Drain jetting in Leatherhead
Drain jetting uses water at high pressure, delivered through a hose with a nozzle that pulls itself forward and scours the pipe wall behind it. It breaks up hardened grease and packed silt that rods can only push aside, leaving the inside of the pipe clean rather than simply open.
For busy café and restaurant kitchens in the town centre, and for homes where an outside drain fills up every autumn, jetting is often the better long term choice. Our modern equipment includes high pressure jetting units, so it is always an option when a pipe needs it.
Unblock or jet? Choosing the right fix
A one off blockage, such as a wad of wipes or a dropped toy, usually clears with rods, and the drain is back in use straight away. A drain that slows down gradually, or blocks again within weeks, normally has a coating of grease or silt that rodding only pierces. That is where jetting earns its place. If even jetting does not keep a pipe clear for long, the cause is likely to be structural, and a camera survey is the sensible next step.
CCTV drain surveys before you buy
Buying a home in Leatherhead means taking on its drains as well as its walls and roof. A CCTV drain survey passes a camera through the pipes so you can see cracks, roots, displaced joints or a sagging section before you commit. The findings are explained clearly and backed by footage where needed, and the documentation is available for your records or for an insurance enquiry. A survey is also worth having before an extension, when new building work may sit over or close to an existing drain.
Leatherhead ground and the River Mole
Leatherhead stands on the River Mole, close to where the chalk of the North Downs dips beneath the London Clay. The water table is high in places, and the Mole rises quickly after heavy rain. That matters for drains. Clay holds water and moves as it wets and dries, which can shift the joints of old pipes, while gullies and soakaways drain poorly when the ground is already saturated.
None of this means a drain is bound to fail. It does explain why some properties see slow outside drains after a wet spell, and why a recurring fault is worth a look with a camera rather than clearing it again and again. If your garden stays wet long after rain has stopped, mention it when you call, as it helps us judge whether the ground or the drain is to blame.
Fetcham, Ashtead, Bookham and the villages
We work across the villages around Leatherhead as well as the town itself. Fetcham sits just across the river, by the Mill Pond, with Ashtead to the north east and Bookham further west. The same services are available wherever you are, whether you need a blocked toilet cleared or a full survey of a long drain run.
How we work
Before any work starts, we give you a clear quote and explain what it covers, with no hidden charges added later. If you would like an idea of cost first, you can ask for an estimate online. We work tidily and replace every cover we lift. When the job is finished, we explain what we found in plain English, along with anything worth keeping an eye on.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords can book a visit and give us the tenant’s details for access, and we report back once the drain is clear. If a property is empty between tenancies, access can be arranged through the agent. For shops, offices and kitchens, we keep disruption to a minimum where possible and can talk about planned maintenance if the same drains keep blocking.
Your Leatherhead drainage questions answered
Q: Do you cover Fetcham?
A: Yes. Fetcham is part of our Leatherhead area, along with Ashtead, Bookham and the rest of KT22.
Q: Can you check the drains before I buy a house?
A: Yes. A CCTV drain survey before you buy shows the condition of the pipes, and the findings are explained and documented so you can pass them to your surveyor or solicitor.
Q: Do you work for businesses as well as homes?
A: Yes. We provide commercial drainage for shops, offices, kitchens and other premises, including scheduled maintenance where drains need regular attention.
Q: Which other areas do you cover near Leatherhead?
A: We cover a number of towns in Surrey and south west London, including Epsom and Dorking on either side of Leatherhead. Our areas page has the full list.
Other Monster Drainage pages for Leatherhead and nearby
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Contact Us
Whether you are in the town centre, Fetcham or out towards Bookham, phone 08006 546213 and tell us what is happening and where. You can also write to info@monsterdrainage.co.uk. We will explain the next step before we arrive.