Smart Drainage both wrote a clear and helpful report on the drainage system of a house I was proposing to buy, helping me to avoid quite a headache. They also emptied the septic tank promptly and eff... See more
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We offer efficient and competitive drain blockage clearances We solve repeat blockage problems Drain cleaning and Maintenance. We also cover the whole East Devon and Exeter area. High Pressure Water Jetting Services. Commercial and Domestic Tank Emptying Services.
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15 The Square, EX20 2EP, North Tawton, United Kingdom
- 01392 576666
- enquiries@smart-drainage.co.uk
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Good Local Company
Arrived within the time window they had given and were polite and understanding and very helpful.
Explained where the waste product went and how it was used. The operator was mindful of my needs and did not rush the process and checked I was happy before he finished. Nice local company and will use again.
Arrived on time very experienced …
Arrived on time very experienced team gave us the information needed for our project
5 star all the way!
From initial enquiry to the work being carried out this company has been 5 star all the way. Professional, efficient, great communication- can’t fault them!
Prompt friendly service.
Outstanding Performance
As always, Nigel and his team provided a fast, reliable and outstanding service to us. On this occasion, our client required urgent survey works to be undertaken and Smart Drainage moved everything around to accommodate us and attended site the next day with a travel distance of nearly 200 miles each way! We highly recommend this company as they do 'exactly what is says on the tin!'
Robin P. Weiss (Managing Director) WENEN Group
Do not recommend this company, please be aware there are many honest companies you can chose.
We used this company to get a septic tank survey so that we could inform the buyers of our house of the tanks condition. All this company want to do is sell you new products, which clearly we did not want as we were selling our house. They decided to engage in conversation with our buyers without our knowledge after we sent our report, minus the quotes for buying what they decided we needed to our buyers. Our buyers told us this. Luckily our buyers were sensible and commissioned their own survey and bought our house. We could never recommend this company as they were very defensive of their actions and motives when challenged.

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Finally, someone sorts the issues!
After several visits from the likes of Dyno-rod and various home maintenance companies, our issues were getting worse so we contacted Smart Drainage. On the initial visit a camera drain survey was suggested. The resultant comprehensive report with many photos revealed several issues: the report gave them a RAG status and quote to resolve them. We agreed to run with all the recommendations. Staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and very clean and tidy.
Excellent service from all the team
From the very first phone call to the team leaving site after installing a new drainage pipe across the garden. They were all professional and polite. The garden was reinstated as they found it. Any emails I sent were answered promptly. I would definitely recommend this company.
Prompt and efficient service
Prompt and efficient service, respectful of property and neighbours.
Important job done promptly
Prompt and responsive to our needs and helpful and respectful in their approach.
Very happy customers
We recently purchased a house that had a previous bodge job done on the sewage system in the garden. Smart Drainage quickly and accurately diagnosed the problem and the solution, and completed the necessary works within days - and, importantly, to the quoted price. I would like to congratulate the chaps who did the work for their attitude, general demeanour and the quality of their work. After replacing two inspection chambers and 8 metres of drain beneath our lawn you can barely tell the turf has been disturbed. We are happy to recommend Smart Drainage.
We have a sewage treatment plant,which…
We have a sewage treatment plant,which we installed about three years ago. This unit was blocked so started bubbling up through the main manhole. It had been like this two days prior go the annual inspection. The inspector/engineer arrived in pouring rain sand said he was only here to service the unit suggesting that i get it pumped out and any blockage jetted out. So I rang Smart Drainage who said they could help but not until later. Their operator turned up at anout 6.pm with a smile and a cheerful "right, let's get this done" positive attitude. Which he did and. turned a traumatic situation around in what seemed to be a very short time.so well done him! And well done Smart Drainsge!
Thank you,
Chris Marshall . 24th October 2024
Superb service conducted professionally.
Superb service conducted professionally and with consideration. A great team who worked very hard throughout appalling weather conditions. We would not hesitate to employ their services again should we need any drainage work again. Highly recommended.
Drains under house
Very quick to arrange inspection and the report was easy to understand. Great service.
Although I have already responded to a…
Although I have already responded to a previous review that you sent, I will just reiterate that everything was excellent in every way.
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