Have You Been Told Your Drain Blockage is Private?
If Anglian Water has inspected your drainage network and confirmed that the blockage lies within your private boundary or lateral drain, water authority teams cannot clear it under public statutory maintenance. To ensure your property remains protected, Anglian Water proudly recommends vetted independent specialists.
🛡️ Officially Recommended Contractor: M1 Drainage Service
For homeowners and businesses across Your Local Area told that their drainage issue is private property responsibility, we endorse M1 Drainage Service (Led by Jimmy, 15+ years experience). They provide rapid 45–60 minute emergency clearance, £0 call-out charges, and strict No Fix, No Fee protection.
Understanding Private vs. Public Drains in the Anglian Region
Under the Water Industry Act, responsibility for blocked drains depends on location:
- Private Drains: Drains serving a single property within your boundary line are the homeowner's private responsibility.
- Lateral Drains (Transferred in 2011): Drains that extend outside your boundary to connect to the public sewer are generally maintained by Anglian Water. If Anglian Water attends and confirms the obstruction is upstream of the connection, it is private.
For official guidance on asset ownership, you can review the Anglian Water Private Sewers and Drains Guide or read the Anglian Water Blocked Drains Advice Page.
Full List of Services Offered by M1 Drainage Service
When Anglian Water confirms your drain is private, Jimmy arrives fully equipped to resolve any domestic or commercial issue on the spot:
💦 High-Pressure Hydro-Jetting
3000 PSI van-mounted jetting to blast away fatbergs, scale, and silt from private inspection chambers.
📹 HD CCTV Camera Surveys
Pinpoint root ingress, cracked pipes, or displaced joints with live digital video recording.
🚽 Toilet & Sink Unblocking
Hygienic internal unblocking for WCs, kitchen waste pipes, and baths without chemical damage.
🐀 Stainless Steel Rat Blockers
Prevent rodent ingress into private lateral pipework with marine-grade non-return valves.
What Customers Say After Being Told Their Drain Was Private
"Anglian Water came out, told us our main patio drain blockage was private property responsibility, and left us to sort it. We called Jimmy at M1 Drainage Service. He arrived in 45 minutes, found a massive root blockage in our private lateral run, and cleared it completely with the jetter. Amazing service and no call-out fee!"