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RP Drainage
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- Rated 5.0 from 99 reviews across 2 review sources
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 97 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “ensured everything was cleared up and sanitised.” · Checkatrade, 30 Mar 2023
“Ryan arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 20 Oct 2025
“attended my property at precisely the time we had agreed.” · Checkatrade, 10 Jun 2025
“Ryan turned up the same day and arrived before the appointment” · Checkatrade, 10 Jan 2023
“job was completed to a really high standard!” · Checkatrade, 15 Feb 2026
“Excellent job and everything now working perfectly.” · Checkatrade, 13 Dec 2024
“the advice he gave me was excellent” · Checkatrade, 18 Mar 2024
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade75 reviews · 5.0 avg
- TrustATrader24 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Communicated really well, easy to discuss the problem, booking made within a few days and job was completed to a really high standard! Will definitely use again and recommend his service!”
“Ryan was great from start to finish, we came around the same day as I called and gave competitive quotes straight away taking time to talk me through the differences in drain survey services he offered. There was no hard sell, just honesty and openness. He offers a friendly and professional service, talked me through what the problem was, what he did and if there was any additional work, how much it would be. There was no hidden costs and he did a great job, was responsive and reliable.”
“Ryan was the third (and best) drainage person I’ve had to use in the last two-months. Firstly he was patient on the initial call back, making time to listen to my drainage issues and then giving me the option’s. Luckily he was available and got to me within several hours to investigate my sewage pipes with a camera, sent me the recording promptly and gave me options to fix (with associated costs and recommendations). I had a cracked and dropped sewage pipe causing the blockage. Ryan recommended a solution and was able to fix a couple of days later. My only drainage go-to person now.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for RP Drainage, including the highlights above. The 99 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Excellent
Verified by CheckatradeSolve for exterior drain hopper overspill
All very prompt, professional and a quick on the spot fix
Verified by CheckatradeDrain cleared efficiently
Ryan responded immediately to the initial enquiry and arrived promptly at the agreed time. His attitude was positive and quickly sorted the problem out. The issue wasn't entirely straightforward but Ryan knew how to resolve the problem. The price was very reasonable.
Verified by CheckatradeBlocked drain
Ryan was quick to respond to my initial request and attended my property at precisely the time we had agreed. He was extremely conscientious as he went about his work and persistent in his approach to finding the cause of the problem. His technical knowledge was evident, and he was able to provide helpful advice on related drainage matters. I would strongly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for drainage services.
Verified by CheckatradeBlocked external drain
I’d exhausted basic DIY solutions so contacted Ryan late on a Saturday morning and he was with me a few hours later. Very quick response, clear communication, advised costs upfront and updated me when on way. Very polite, cleared blockage, checked all pipes clear and did camera check. Left everything clean and clear. Excellent & highly recommended.
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Verified by Checkatrade
Ryan was super efficient. Communication was fast and job was completed within 24 hours. Great service, highly recommended.
Verified by CheckatradeBlocked/Slow Drainage across property
Ryan was prompt, courteous, and a brilliant communicator. He took his time to assess the situation and explain where the problems were stemming from; advising on which tradespeople manage what parts of plumbing/drainage. Even though he was not the right tradesperson for the specific job, he took the time to meet with me and offer his insight and advice. When I tried to offer compensation for his time and expertise, he even politely declined - sign of an honest, true professional. If we ever need help with our external drains, I now know who exactly to ring! Would definitely recommend!
Ryan was fantastic. Professional. Friendly. Reliable. Incredibly responsive. Did exactly what he said he would exactly when he said he would.
Verified by CheckatradeBlocked drains
First class experience! Responded within 15 minutes of my request being posted in the evening. Quote was very reasonable. Arranged to be with us at 10am following day. Arrived on time. Diagnosed and resolved the issue within 1 hour, including use of rods and camera (which also helped identify a more long term issue that we were not aware of previously). Very tidy and courteous. Final bill was exactly as quoted. Would highly recommend this company to anyone experiencing blocked drains.
Verified by CheckatradeBlocked Drains
Ryan was absolutely fantastic, would highly recommend. I contacted Ryan Thursday lunchtime and he was able to come and solve our blocked drain issue the following morning. Ryan was prompt, courteous, tidy and explained what he needed to do throughout the job. The price he quoted over the phone was exactly what we paid. Excellent job and everything now working perfectly.
Verified by CheckatradeCCTV Drain Inspection
RP Drainage provided a professional friendly service today, undertaking a thorough CCTV investigation of all drains to eliminate a potential blockage.
Verified by Checkatrade
Ryan did a new soakaway in our rear garden as well as replacing some old worn out manhole covers. Ryan is extremely prompt, courteous and thorough in carrying out his work. We are very satisfied and would highly recommend 10/10!
Verified by Checkatrade
Ryan was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to unblock my dad’s drain. Turns out a window catch was stuck in the pipe and unbelievably he worked until he had water jetted it out and was able to remove it. I totally recommend him. He was just so polite and kind to my 83 year old dad too! Thanks again.
Verified by CheckatradeDrainage for cloakroom.
Couldn't fault Ryan. Top job. Courteous and a really good job.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Tadworth
Across 18 landscapers in Tadworth, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
RP Drainage has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering London, Surrey and South East England
Services they list
24 Hour Drain ClearanceBlocked DrainsCCTV Surveys for DrainsDrainage InvestigationSoakaway Clearance
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Areas served
Crawley
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Emergency availability: 24 hour
- Insurance: Fully Insured
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About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2021 (5 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2014First public review2021
Recently reviewed7 reviews in the last 12 months.
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.
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Common questions about RP Drainage
Is RP Drainage a legitimate business?
RP Drainage has 99 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 RP Drainage?
RP Drainage has 99 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know RP Drainage's reviews are genuine?
RP Drainage's 99 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has RP Drainage had recent public reviews?
RP Drainage has 7 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is RP Drainage qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for RP Drainage, including TrustATrader Approved. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustATrader Approved is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.
Is RP Drainage insured?
They state on their own website that fully Insured. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
What does RP Drainage specialise in?
RP Drainage lists specialist services including 24 Hour Drain Clearance, Blocked Drains, CCTV Surveys for Drains, Drainage Investigation, Soakaway Clearance. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was RP Drainage's website registered?
RP Drainage's website has been online since 2014, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.