Blocked drains

A drain is a pipe that carries the waste water (foul or surface water) from just one property. This drain is the sole responsibility of the owner(s) of that property for its full length up to the point where the pipe either connects to another pipe from another property, or another pipe connects to it. At this point the drain becomes a sewer.

As a homeowner you may have a responsibility for the repair or maintenance of drainage pipework even if the problem is in your neighbour's garden.

Please note that the Council does not employ any Drainage Workers. Property owners must engage a private firm to do work, should it prove beyond their own capabilities.