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    How to choose the right drainage company

    1st August 2022

    You find yourself needing a drainage company, but with so many different companies offering different things, it can get hard to choose the right one for you. We have made an unbiased list of things to help make the choice easier for you.

    Choose 3 Drainage Companies

    Having a choice of three allows you to keep your options open, this will help you make an informed decision on who will be a great fit for you.

    Research

    Google, Google, Google. Once you’ve chosen three companies, take the names of each one and search them on Google. Do a little research into what they offer, check out their reviews, look at their social media and get a good feel of who they are as a company.

    What can they do?

    Ask them for examples of recent projects they have completed, and find out if they have worked on a project like yours before.

    References

    It can be difficult to assess things such as their work ethics and attitude, asking for references is a great way to find out a little bit more about who you could potentially be working with on your project.

    Get a quote

    Ask for a quote. Receiving a quote from the company will help decide which is best for you and your budget but remember if it seems too good to be true, it could be. So don’t always opt for the cheapest without doing research.

    Questions to think about

    What else do they offer? Do they have a warranty for their works? Do they have an emergency call out for when you need them urgently? Do they have all the equipment needed readily available? Is their team experienced and certified? Do they offer any additional/free services with their work? How long have they been in business? Do they cover your area?

    These are just a few tips on what to look at and how to narrow down your search for the right drainage company.

    Have you considered us? We’re on call 24/7 365 days a year! Check out our website, reviews, social media, and recent projects, and if you would like to find out even more about us or enquire about our services, just contact our friendly team on 01386 882324, they’re a lovely bunch who are more than happy to answer any of your questions.


    Get in touch

    Contact our friendly and professional team via form, phone or email for any drainage issues you may have.

    From blocked drains to septic tank repairs and replacements, we're here to help. We have over 25 years of experience and offer 24/7 emergency callouts.


    This company carried out some rather difficult works inside a treatment plant for me. There was a longer delay than I expected for the parts but they kept me informed at all times. They carried out the work exactly as planned and on time as they agreed, to the exact price quoted. It was terrible weather and the two men working on site still got the job done and were positive and hard working all the way through. I am impressed with Cotswold Drainage and will continue to use them in the future. They are friendly, realistic, not the cheapest quote I'd had, but certainly honest and knowledgeable people. I don't mind paying slightly more for that level of service. It was stress free and good value in the long run. So when you look at multiple quotes, I'd say consider them above others due to their knowledge, honesty and workmanship.
    - John M
    - Rob Pateman
    Cotswold Drainage Ltd came out on a Saturday and spent a long time trying to clear a stubborn drain blockage. They then returned early the following week and managed to fix what could have turned into a huge, stressful job — especially impressive as two other companies had been unable to resolve it. The 6-month guarantee is a great reassurance, and the team were friendly, accommodating and genuinely made me feel like nothing was too much trouble. They will absolutely be my go-to company from now on. Highly recommended.
    - lin bill
    They provided me with a prompt and efficient service when a drain at the back of my house was blocked. The two people I spoke with on the phone and in person were reassuring and helpful. Would recommend.
    - Chris Sharp
    Reliable, professional and trustworthy. Adrian resolved the issue of a blocked drainage system, identifying the problem and taking the appropriate action to resolve it, leaving the drain free running and all blockages removed.
    - Andy Bassett
    We recently had some work done to our pump chamber which was in need of some significant upgrade. Cotswold Drainage did a great job. Their engineers were professional, knowledgeable and kept us updated on progress. The office staff were great too. Very responsive to sending out the quote and planning the work. Overall workmanship and price was spot on. Will be using them again for the annual service. Well done and thank you.
    - Lak Jaspal
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