“First class service from Neil and Alfie - problem was quickly diagnosed and resolved. Minimum disruption and mess and everything cleaned and tidied as if they had never been there. Each stage of the process and problems shared with me and explained so complete transparency throughout. Neil was 2 minutes under the time he quoted me for - that is how well these guys know what they are doing ! Honestly I was dreading the whole process but you can absolutely trust this company to fix your problem. Well done on an outstanding professional service. Thank you”
Public evidence profile
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
72out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 437 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume437
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say50.5 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade437 reviews
Highlights
“My en-suite shower has occasionally been spilling over the tray to the floor for a while. I regularly remove hair from the drainage plug but today the plug was completely blocked. I knew it was time to call the experts. I found these 'Experts' on Checkatrade. I'm very glad I did. I was lucky as they were in the area and Neil and Alfie fixed the job within the hours charge. It was hair, many years of hair. Nice guys, respected my home. Highly recommend them.”
“Great work guys! John and Cam showed up on time and got cracking. Very polite, very helpful. Not a quick job, left the toilets spotless afterwards. Would use these guys again should a problem arise. Thanks again”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd, including the highlights above. The 437 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
First class service from Neil and Alfie - problem was quickly diagnosed and resolved. Minimum disruption and mess and everything cleaned and tidied as if they had never been there. Each stage of the process and problems shared with me and explained so complete transparency throughout. Neil was 2 minutes under the time he quoted me for - that is how well these guys know what they are doing ! Honestly I was dreading the whole process but you can absolutely trust this company to fix your problem. Well done on an outstanding professional service. Thank you
My en-suite shower has occasionally been spilling over the tray to the floor for a while. I regularly remove hair from the drainage plug but today the plug was completely blocked. I knew it was time to call the experts. I found these 'Experts' on Checkatrade. I'm very glad I did. I was lucky as they were in the area and Neil and Alfie fixed the job within the hours charge. It was hair, many years of hair. Nice guys, respected my home. Highly recommend them.
Great work guys! John and Cam showed up on time and got cracking. Very polite, very helpful. Not a quick job, left the toilets spotless afterwards. Would use these guys again should a problem arise. Thanks again
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Fordingbridge
Across 13 plumbers in Fordingbridge, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameThe Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd
Company number10002620
Incorporated
Registered activityWaste management & remediation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2016)
Official checkOn the public register
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About
Drain / sewer clearance in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
Services they list
24 Hour Drain ClearanceBlocked DrainsCCTV Surveys for DrainsDrain InstallationDrain RepairDrainage InvestigationSeptic Tank EmptyingSeptic Tank InstallationSewage Pump InstallationSoakaway ClearanceWaste Water Treatment Plant Installations
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Areas served
FordingbridgeHampshire
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Independent checks
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd
Is The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd a legitimate business?
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd has 437 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd?
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd has 437 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd's reviews are genuine?
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd's 437 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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 The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd had recent public reviews?
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd has 3 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 The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd a registered business?
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 10002620), incorporated 12 Feb 2016, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd specialise in?
The Drain Experts (Southern) Ltd lists specialist services including 24 Hour Drain Clearance, Blocked Drains, CCTV Surveys for 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.