“highly recommend this professional. He fixed a leak outside my house and replaced a damaged drain. He was friendly, professional, and offered a reasonable price. After the repair, a few small issues came up, but when I contacted him, he came as soon as possible to fix everything without charging extra. Everything was done well and on time. I definitely recommend his services – reliable, great communication, and excellent work.”
Public evidence profile
161 Drainage Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Emergency callout
Drain / Sewer Clearance
Identity & vetting
3 Checkatrade checks verified
Trust Score
44out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 17 reviews
Newest review November 2024
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 17
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say28.2 of 60
Independent checks12 of 30
Track record3.9 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.1
- Ways to reach them8.6 of 10.1
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details3.4 of 3.4
- Photos of their work0 of 0.8
- Industry recognition0 of 0.4
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Emergency callout
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Business details Checkatrade lists:
- Company type: Ltd Company
Public liability insurance: Self-certified by the business on 20/02/2023.
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade17 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“161Draiage were called in by our insurers to track and trace a mains water leak outside our property. He was so courteous and helpful. The repair was carried out to an excellent standard and the site of the leak left immaculately clean. I would recommend him without hesitation.”
“Dan Machin arived on time did a fantastic job the estimate was stuck to, all rubbish was removed, Dan 10/10+”
Detailed reviews
highly recommend this professional. He fixed a leak outside my house and replaced a damaged drain. He was friendly, professional, and offered a reasonable price. After the repair, a few small issues came up, but when I contacted him, he came as soon as possible to fix everything without charging extra. Everything was done well and on time. I definitely recommend his services – reliable, great communication, and excellent work.
161Draiage were called in by our insurers to track and trace a mains water leak outside our property. He was so courteous and helpful. The repair was carried out to an excellent standard and the site of the leak left immaculately clean. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Dan Machin arived on time did a fantastic job the estimate was stuck to, all rubbish was removed, Dan 10/10+
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for drainage contractors in Manchester
Across 8 drainage contractors in Manchester, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Drain / sewer clearance in Manchester.
Services they list
Blocked DrainsDrain InstallationDrain RepairDrainage Investigation
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Areas served
Manchester
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Is 161 Drainage Ltd a legitimate business?
161 Drainage Ltd has 17 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about 161 Drainage Ltd?
161 Drainage Ltd has 17 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does 161 Drainage Ltd specialise in?
161 Drainage Ltd lists specialist services including Blocked Drains, Drain Installation, Drain Repair, Drainage Investigation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.