Drainage contractor
Drain Devil
Response readiness
24 hours
Trust score
59out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume286
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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Website availability claim:
- 24 hours
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
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Highlights
"We’ve had an ongoing issue with slow drainage for years and could never figure out the cause. Our local plumber didn’t have camera equipment to properly inspect the waste pipes and recommended we contact Drain Devil — and we’re so glad we did. From the first phone call, the service was excellent. They arranged to come out the very next day, which was fantastic. They arrived exactly on time, opened the manholes, investigated thoroughly, found the blockage, cleared it, and then used cameras to properly check everything. The issue was fully resolved. They were extremely professional, efficient,"
"Had a blockage in my drain which I couldn’t fix. Drain devil came within the hour of me phoning and had the blockage cleared within minutes. Both men were polite and cheerful. And the best bit was the price was really reasonable."
"Came on the same day we phoned them and gave a detailed explanation of the problem. Prioritised for the next day and the work was completed effectively. Very polite and good communication throughout the process. Would highly recommend."
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We’ve had an ongoing issue with slow drainage for years and could never figure out the cause. Our local plumber didn’t have camera equipment to properly inspect the waste pipes and recommended we contact Drain Devil — and we’re so glad we did. From the first phone call, the service was excellent. They arranged to come out the very next day, which was fantastic. They arrived exactly on time, opened the manholes, investigated thoroughly, found the blockage, cleared it, and then used cameras to properly check everything. The issue was fully resolved. They were extremely professional, efficient,
Had a blockage in my drain which I couldn’t fix. Drain devil came within the hour of me phoning and had the blockage cleared within minutes. Both men were polite and cheerful. And the best bit was the price was really reasonable.
Came on the same day we phoned them and gave a detailed explanation of the problem. Prioritised for the next day and the work was completed effectively. Very polite and good communication throughout the process. Would highly recommend.
Came on the same day we phoned them and gave a detailed explanation of the problem. Prioritised for the next day and the work was completed effectively. Very polite and good communication throughout the process. Would highly recommend.
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Drain / sewer clearance in Redcar, Cleveland.
What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
Online since 2025. Their website domain was first registered in 2025, according to the public domain registry — an independent sign of how long they’ve been operating online (we checked this ourselves, it’s not a claim from their site).
- Emergency availability: 24 hours
- Good to know: Free quotes
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Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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Common questions about Drain Devil
Is Drain Devil available for emergencies?
They advertise 24 hours availability on their own website. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. For an urgent job, call to confirm they can attend before you rely on it.
What do customers say about Drain Devil?
Drain Devil has 286 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Drain Devil rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Drain Devil by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews — they show where Drain Devil is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Drain Devil's reviews are genuine?
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