Tier 1: Basic Clearance
£65 + VAT
Up to 1 hour of manual rodding, including standard blocked toilets without pan removal. Excludes a camera check and flow guarantee.
Drainage prices in North West England and CumbriaClear rates. No hidden callout fee.
The official WD Drain Services price list for standard domestic work, specialist inspections, structural access, repairs and liquid waste services.
Published pricing across the WD service network
These published rates apply across our established service network in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Cumbria. Attendance is confirmed from the postcode, access, pipe size and required scope, with any additional work explained before it proceeds.
- Greater Manchester
- Lancashire and the Fylde Coast
- Merseyside and the Wirral
- Cheshire
- Cumbria
Official WD pricing
Service price list
All figures below follow the approved WD Drain Services Ltd master price list. Starting prices and fixed rates apply only where the stated scope fits the work required.
01
Drain and internal unblocking
Published clearance rates for standard domestic properties.
Tier 2: Structural Cleansing
£95 + VAT
High pressure water jetting to clear stubborn, deep or recurring blockages, including external drains and standard toilets.
Sink and Shower Unblocking
£95 + VAT
Internal sink and shower clearance, including plumbing and use of a flexi cutter machine.
Emergency Out of Hours and Weekend Unblocking
£150 + VAT
Evenings after 6pm Monday to Friday, weekends and bank holidays. Up to 1 hour on site, including jetting and a complimentary Look See CCTV check.
Root Cutting and Heavy Descaling
£150 + VAT per hour
Mechanical root, heavy scale and hardened fat removal using a Warthog nozzle or flexi chain cutter.
02
CCTV inspections and drain surveys
Camera, reporting and location services for domestic and commercial drainage.
High Definition Look See CCTV
+£25 + VAT
Added per drainage line to a daytime unblocking service. Activates a 30 day flow guarantee if the pipe is structurally sound.
Drainage Condition Assessment
£50 + VAT
Reduced charge applied if a drain cannot be cleared. Includes a detailed report and free repair estimate.
Camera Inspection Only
£95 + VAT
Standalone CCTV camera inspection without clearance work.
Drain CCTV Inspection and Sonar Locate
£150 + VAT
Includes up to 1 hour on site to trace pipe runs and depths. Additional hours are £95 + VAT per hour.
Full CCTV Drain Survey
From £180 + VAT
Homebuyer or commercial survey including the first hour on site, written report and HD video footage. Additional hours are £100 + VAT per hour.
03
Access, excavations, relining and repairs
Published starting prices for structural access and repair work.
Stainless Steel Rat Blocker, 100mm
From £165 + VAT
Supply and fit of a stainless steel non return rat flap valve inside an existing inspection chamber.
Stainless Steel Rat Blocker, 150mm
From £195 + VAT
Supply and fit of a stainless steel non return rat flap valve inside an existing inspection chamber.
Toilet Removal, Drain Clearance and CCTV
£350 + VAT
Full toilet pan removal to access the pipe, drain clearance and CCTV camera inspection.
Fibreglass Resin Patch Repairs
From £350 + VAT per patch
No dig structural pipe lining repair using a fibreglass resin patch.
Lightweight Aluminium Manhole Cover and Frame
From £399 + VAT
Supply and fit for pedestrian and garden areas.
Heavy Duty Cast Iron Manhole Cover and Frame
From £499 + VAT
Supply and fit for driveways and vehicle traffic.
Dig to Access Pipeline, Clearance and CCTV
£499 + VAT
Excavation to access the pipeline after a gully or buried dropshaft, drain clearance and CCTV inspection of the line.
Gully Pot Replacement
From £499 + VAT
Excavation, removal of the damaged gully pot, replacement installation and standard reinstatement.
Pipe Section Repair in Soft Ground
From £599 + VAT
Replacement of a 1 metre pipe section up to 1 metre deep in soil or grass, with standard backfill.
Pipe Section Repair in Concrete or Flagged Surface
From £699 + VAT
Replacement of a 1 metre pipe section up to 1 metre deep, with standard reinstatement.
Full Drain Relining, 100mm Lines
From £600 + VAT
Covers up to 3 metres. Additional length is £120 + VAT per metre, excluding lateral cutting.
Full Drain Relining, 150mm Lines
From £800 + VAT
Covers up to 3 metres. Additional length is £140 + VAT per metre, excluding lateral cutting.
Robotic Lateral Cutting
£699 + VAT half day / £950 + VAT full day
Half day covers up to 4 hours on site. Full day covers over 4 and up to 8 hours.
Full Soil Pipe Replacement
From £899 + VAT
Complete soil stack or soil pipe replacement service.
04
Septic tank, cesspit and grease trap emptying
Domestic and commercial liquid waste pricing.
Domestic Septic Tank Emptying, Small Tank
£350, no VAT
Domestic property emptying. VAT exempt for domestic properties.
Domestic Septic Tank Emptying, Medium Tank
£425, no VAT
Domestic property emptying. VAT exempt for domestic properties.
Domestic Septic Tank Emptying, Large Tank
£499, no VAT
Domestic property emptying. VAT exempt for domestic properties.
Commercial Septic Tank, Cesspit and Grease Trap
From £350 + VAT
Commercial liquid waste emptying. Final price is subject to tank volume and waste disposal.
Key terms and scope
- No callout fee
- There is no callout charge on standard daytime calls, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
- VAT
- Drainage, plumbing, jetting, CCTV, lining, excavation, repair and commercial tanker services are subject to VAT. Domestic septic tank emptying is VAT exempt for domestic properties.
- Time and scope
- Fixed price clearance tiers cover up to 1 hour on site. Additional time and work outside the published scope are explained before they proceed.
- Guarantees
- Structural repairs and drain relining carry a 12 month workmanship guarantee, excluding jetting. The £25 + VAT Look See CCTV check activates a 30 day flow guarantee where the pipe is structurally sound.
Prices last updated 11 November 2026. The team confirms the applicable rate and scope before additional work proceeds.