CLEARMASTERS
Blocked drains and root removal
We clear blocked drains with high-pressure jetting and cut out roots from street and forest trees, then tell you whether the pipe needs repairing or lining.
Learn moreChingford sits at the north-east corner of London, between the King George V and William Girling reservoirs to the west and Epping Forest to the east. It’s a leafy suburb of inter-war semis, detached houses and bungalows with big gardens, around Chingford Mount, Highams Park and the old village at Chingford Green.
With so many trees, roots are one of the most common causes of blocked drains here, and London Clay movement cracks old pipes. On the edge of the forest, a handful of older homes, lodges and stables are not on the mains sewer and rely on septic tanks or cesspits.
Our crews work in east London and Essex most days and we answer the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Chingford drainage services
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Blocked Drains & CCTV Surveys
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Septic Tank Surveys
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Treatment Plant & Pump Repairs
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Septic Tank & Cesspit Emptying
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Grease Traps & Commercial Waste
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Pump Station Servicing
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What we do for Chingford customers
CCTV surveys
Before an extension or purchase, or when a drain keeps blocking, a CCTV survey shows the condition of your drains with a written report.
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Septic tanks on the forest edge
A few homes, lodges and stables near Epping Forest are off the mains. We empty septic tanks and cesspits and check them every visit.
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Grease traps for local businesses
Restaurants and takeaways in Chingford Mount and Station Road need grease traps emptied regularly.
Learn moreLocal knowledge
Drainage in Chingford: what to know
A leafy suburb between the reservoirs and the forest.
Trees and roots
Epping Forest and Chingford’s gardens mean roots are a common cause of blockages.
Epping Forest
Some homes and stables on the forest edge rely on septic tanks or cesspits.
London Clay
Clay shrinks and swells with the seasons, cracking old pipes.
Local to you
Areas we cover in and around Chingford
We cover Chingford and the neighbouring parts of north-east London and Essex.
Chingford · and neighbourhoods
- Chingford
- Chingford Green
- Chingford Mount
- Highams Park
- Chingford Hatch
- South Chingford
Surrounding areas · including a few homes on septic tanks
- Woodford
- Walthamstow
- Sewardstone
- Buckhurst Hill
- Loughton
- High Beach
- Waltham Abbey
- Edmonton
- Ponders End
- Woodford Green
- Theydon Bois
- Enfield Lock
Not sure if we cover you?
If you’re in or around Chingford, we cover you. Call with your postcode and we’ll confirm.
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Why Chingford customers use us
Suburban drains and forest-edge tanks
Whether it’s a root-blocked drain in Highams Park or a septic tank near the forest, here’s what you can expect.
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34 years in drainage
We’ve been emptying tanks and servicing systems since long before most of the kit on the market existed.
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One call for everything
Tanks, treatment plants, pump stations, grease traps and drains, all handled by one team.
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Day and night, all year
Emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a real person answering the phone.
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Paperwork done properly
A waste transfer note with every collection, and a written report after surveys and services.
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The right kit for the job
Tankers from 2,000 to 4,000 gallons, jet/vac combination units, CCTV survey kit and confined space teams for pump station wet wells.
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Trained engineers
Our engineers and most of our tanker drivers hold current confined space entry certificates, and the engineers carry the most common parts.
What our customers say
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★★★★★I've used Clearmasters for at least 10 years and always find them reliable, helpful, knowledgable and great at what is a really unpleasant job! I won't use anyone else.
Nina C. Google review
★★★★★I have used Clearmasters now for 4 years and the service has been excellent. Very punctual on the day and their planning team have always been very helpful in finding convenient dates to service and maintain our pumps and tanks. I recommend.
★★★★★Very professional operation. Super clean tanker. Responded quickly to quote and booking requests. Arrived on time. Kept us notified throughout. Very pleasant and helpful guy operating the equipment. Gave sound advice with ongoing maintenance tips. Will definitely be saving Clearmasters' contact details to use them again.
How it works
What happens when you book
The same simple process for every job.
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Step 1
Tell us what you’ve got
Call us or book online and tell us what’s happening. If you’re not sure whether you’re on the mains, we’ll help you find out.
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Step 2
We come out and do the job
We send the right van or tanker. It helps if:
- there’s room to park a tanker close to the tank, trap or manhole
- lids, covers and hatches are clear and easy to find
- you tell us about narrow access, gates or site rules before we arrive
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Step 3
Paperwork and the next visit
You get a waste transfer note for anything we take away, and a written report after a survey or service. If it’s a regular job, we’ll remind you when the next one is due.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get a quote for your Chingford property
Tell us what you need and we’ll come back with a price. If something’s overflowing, call us now.
- Free quotes for drains, surveys and tanks
- Root removal and drain lining
- Septic tanks on the forest edge
Urgent?
03333 233566
Questions answered
Chingford drainage FAQs
What homeowners and businesses in Chingford ask us most.
Why do roots keep blocking my drain?
Trees send roots into old clay drains through cracks and joints. Jetting and root cutting clear them; a survey shows if a repair is needed.
Are there septic tanks in Chingford?
A few, mostly on the Epping Forest edge. We empty and service them.
Can a damaged drain be fixed without digging?
Often, yes, by relining it from inside. A survey shows whether that’s possible.
Should I survey my drains before an extension?
Yes. It shows where they run and their condition.
Do you empty grease traps in Chingford Mount?
Yes, for restaurants, cafés and takeaways.
Can you come out today?
Call 03333 233566 and we’ll tell you when we can be there.
Got a different question? Call 03333 233566 or send us a message.
Fully accredited & compliant
We're independently vetted and certified so you can trust who you're letting onto your site.
SafeContractor
Health & safety pre-qualification accreditation, verifying our processes meet recognised safety standards.
RISQS
Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme — approved to work safely within the rail industry supply chain.
Achilles UVDB
Utilities Vetting Database membership, confirming we meet the utilities sector's supply chain standards.
Trading Standards Approved
Vetted and approved under the local authority's trusted trader scheme for honesty and fair dealing.
NADC Member
Members of the National Association of Drainage Contractors, the UK trade body for the drainage industry.
Registered Waste Carrier
Registered with the Environment Agency, so your waste is handled and disposed of fully within the law.