Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Drainage & Wastewater Services UK
Established in 1992, Lanes For Drains has grown from a regional Leeds-based operation to the UK's leading drainage and wastewater utility specialist. With over 4,000 employees and 20 depots nationwide, we provide 24/7 emergency and scheduled services to domestic and commercial clients across diverse sectors including public services, transport, defence, and construction. Our expertise spans drain unblocking, sewer relining, CCTV surveying, industrial cleaning, and environmental pollution control, supported by state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to health and safety excellence. Holding multiple industry accreditations, we combine three decades of operational experience with innovative solutions to address complex drainage challenges.Our nationwide network ensures rapid response times, while our specialist divisions deliver tailored services for large-scale infrastructure projects and utility management. As part of the Lanes Group, we maintain rigorous compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards, evidenced by our Sentinel accreditation and numerous health and safety awards. Our team of certified professionals prioritises customer satisfaction through transparent communication, technical proficiency, and round-the-clock availability to resolve critical drainage issues.
Services
Drain Cleaning
Sewer Repairs
CCTV Surveying
Waste Emptying
Industrial Cleaning
Drain Relining
Environmental Pollution Control
Rail Sector Drainage
Highway Gully Cleaning
Septic Tank Services
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in drainage and wastewater management
- Nationwide 24/7 emergency response network
- Specialist divisions for industrial and infrastructure projects
- Award-winning health and safety compliance record
- Cutting-edge technology for CCTV surveying and relining
Services
Drain Cleaning
Our drain cleaning services utilise high-pressure jetting and vacuumation technology to remove blockages and prevent future issues. We handle domestic and commercial drainage systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining operational efficiency. Regular maintenance reduces emergency call-outs and extends infrastructure lifespan.
Sewer Repairs
We provide comprehensive sewer inspection, desilting, and repair services using CCTV surveying and trenchless relining techniques. Our specialists address structural damage, root ingress, and collapse issues while minimising disruption to surface infrastructure. Emergency sewer repairs operate under strict health and safety protocols.
CCTV Surveying
Our advanced CCTV surveying technology creates detailed internal pipe condition assessments. This non-invasive method identifies cracks, blockages, and corrosion to inform targeted repairs. Survey data supports compliance reporting and preventative maintenance planning for commercial clients.
Industrial Cleaning
Specialist industrial cleaning services address high-volume drainage systems in manufacturing and processing facilities. We employ vacuumation and high-pressure water jetting to remove hazardous waste build-up while adhering to strict environmental controls and safety standards.
Drain Relining
Trenchless drain relining solutions repair damaged pipes without excavation. Our cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology creates durable, jointless linings that restore structural integrity. This method reduces costs and disruption compared to traditional pipe replacement methods.
Questions
What drainage services do you offer for domestic properties?
We provide emergency unblocking, routine maintenance, CCTV surveys, and septic tank services for residential properties nationwide.
Are your services available outside regular business hours?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency response team operates 365 days a year for urgent drainage issues.
How do you handle large-scale industrial drainage projects?
Our specialist divisions manage infrastructure projects with dedicated equipment and engineers, including pipeline relining and plant maintenance.
Can you assist with commercial sewer compliance requirements?
We provide comprehensive sewer inspection, maintenance, and documentation services to meet regulatory compliance standards.
What areas do you cover across the UK?
Our 20 depots provide nationwide coverage including England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Reviews (5)
Warren Zetter
Sep 26, 2021
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Awful company. Unblocked our drains for a day. Took our money and following day fully blocked again. Now can’t get through U.K. thx relevant department to either get our money back or an engineer U.K. come out. Sewage yet again all over the garden.
Ed Moseley
Jul 09, 2021
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Commissioned a relatively significant piece of survey work for a commercial development- so several thousands of pounds worth of works. It's been over a month since the survey was completed and I can't get any information at all from the company. Calls and emails either don't get answered or I get passed between people until I hit an answer machine. Terrible service. Post review note: I had to email the board of directors directly before I got any sort of response. Communication was poor throughout, verging on rude at points. Turned out the site team had not completed the works and had to go back
Wendy Burgess
Jul 07, 2021
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Super impressed with the service from kev who attended a property in Oldham tonight ....during the England match as well, quickly sorted the problem cleaned all the mess up and washed down everywhere , gave us some advice to prevent a reoccurrence. lovely guy a credit to your company .
Kim Sullivan
Apr 30, 2021
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I have my home emergency cover with Lloyds who see fit to employ this company. The issue I have is a drain overflowing into the utility room. Lanes for Drains cancelled their first engineer due between 2.30 and 4.30 as they apparently went home sick. Rebooked for between 7 and 9 this evening. No engineer appeared and they simply told Lloyds that they were no longer coming when I called. No explanation. Appalling!
Lisa Anne Kelbie
Mar 31, 2021
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I contacted Lanes For Drains Aberdeen to clear a blocked drain at my restaurant.The engineer attended and informed me it was a blocked grease trap.I showed him my internal grease trap yet he INSISTED the blockage was in an external grease trap!?A tanker was called and I was changed £350 to clean a grease trap that did not exist!!!People make mistakes and whilst I had no problem with this, Lanes took another two weeks to fix the original problem and then took unauthorised funds from my account.My original call to them was on 13th January and it was yesterday and after 20 plus phone calls was
