CLEARMASTERS
Blocked drains and root removal
We clear blocked drains with high-pressure jetting and cut out tree roots with specialist heads, then tell you whether the pipe needs a repair.
Learn moreEaling grew up as a leafy suburb, and its streets of large Victorian and Edwardian houses, tree-lined avenues and parks are still its defining feature. Those trees and those old clay drains don’t mix well: roots are one of the most common reasons we’re called out here.
Ealing sits on London Clay, which shrinks in dry summers and swells in wet winters, cracking and shifting old pipes. Many homes have been extended at the back or dug down into basements, often over the top of existing drains. A CCTV survey before and after building work saves a lot of trouble.
Along the Broadway, in West Ealing and around Acton, restaurants and cafés need grease traps emptied. Our crews work in London most days and we answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Our Ealing 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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Pump Station Servicing
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Grease Traps & Commercial Waste
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Flood & Groundwater Removal
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What we do for Ealing customers
CCTV surveys before and after building work
Extensions and basements are often built over old drains. A survey before work shows where they run; a survey after shows they weren’t damaged.
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Basement pumps
If your basement is below the sewer, it relies on a pump. We service and repair basement pumps and respond 24/7 if one fails.
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Grease traps for restaurants
Restaurants and cafés on the Broadway and in West Ealing need grease traps emptied regularly. We set up a schedule and leave a waste transfer note every time.
Learn moreLocal knowledge
Drainage in Ealing: what to know
Trees, clay and extended homes.
Tree roots
Ealing’s mature street trees and gardens are the most common cause of root-blocked drains.
London Clay
Clay shrinks and swells with the seasons, cracking and shifting old pipes, especially after a dry summer.
Building over drains
Extensions and basements often sit on top of old drains. Survey before you build.
Local to you
Areas we cover in and around Ealing
We cover Ealing and the neighbouring parts of west London.
Ealing · and neighbourhoods
- Ealing
- West Ealing
- Ealing Broadway
- Hanwell
- Pitshanger
- South Ealing
- Northfields
- Ealing Common
Surrounding areas · homes and businesses we cover
- Acton
- Chiswick
- Brentford
- Perivale
- Greenford
- Southall
- Northolt
- Park Royal
- Hangar Hill
- Boston Manor
- Osterley
- Hounslow
Not sure if we cover you?
If you’re in or around Ealing, we cover you. Call with your postcode and we’ll confirm.
Nearby areas
Why Ealing customers use us
Straight answers about old drains
Whether it’s a root-blocked drain under an Edwardian semi or a basement pump, 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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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.
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One call for everything
Tanks, treatment plants, pump stations, grease traps and drains, all handled by one team.
What our customers say
9.84/10
Checkatrade
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4.9/5
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Scores as of September 2026
★★★★★So glad we found them. The team was professional, courteous and helpful. They came the next day and pricing is way more competitive than a national chain. Will be using them again in a year's time to service the pump. Thanks again!
Drake I. Google review
★★★★★We've been using Clearmasters for several years now and they've been great. We're in a tricky area to get to but they always make a plan without complaint. Great team! Highly Recommended.
★★★★★Had a very good experience with Clear Masters. They provide an excellent, professional service, friendly and helpful, on time as per the agreed price
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 planning building work, tell us what and when.
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Step 2
We come out and do the job
We send the right van or engineer. It helps if:
- manhole covers are clear of cars, bins and planters
- there’s somewhere nearby for our van or tanker to park
- you tell us about shared drains or neighbours who are affected
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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 Ealing 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 pumps
- CCTV surveys before and after building work
- Root removal and repairs
Urgent?
03333 233566
Questions answered
Ealing drainage FAQs
What homeowners and businesses in Ealing ask us most.
Why do my drains keep blocking with roots?
Street and garden trees send roots into old clay drains through cracks and joints. Jetting and root cutting clear them; a CCTV survey shows whether a repair or lining is needed.
Can a dry summer damage my drains?
Yes. London Clay shrinks as it dries, which can crack or shift old pipes. Blockages after a dry spell are often a sign.
Should I survey my drains before an extension?
Yes. It shows where the drains run and their condition, which your builder and building control will need to know.
My basement pump has stopped. What should I do?
Stop using water that drains to the pump and call 03333 233566. We can empty the chamber and fix the fault.
Do you empty grease traps on Ealing Broadway?
Yes, for restaurants, cafés and takeaways across Ealing.
Can you come out today?
Our crews work in London most days. 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.