Smart Drainage Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 52 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers genuinely appreciate the prompt and efficient service, frequently noting that sewage tanks are emptied quickly and appointments are handled right on time. People consistently mention that jobs are completed cleanly, ensuring that driveways and surrounding areas are left without any mess whatsoever. Consumers are equally enthusiastic about the staff, describing the various work crews as exceptionally polite, helpful, and professional throughout every visit. Reviewers also value the careful attention given to gardens and property features during complex drainage installations and inspections. Many individuals state they would readily recommend these reliable contractors to others needing similar assistance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smart Drainage both wrote a clear and helpful report on the drainage system of a house I was proposing to buy, helping me to avoid quite a headache. They also emptied the septic tank promptly and eff... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were looking for a new company to empty our sewage treatment plant. An afternoon appointment was easily arranged over the phone and confirmed by e-mail. The tanker turned up on time as agree... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The various crews worked very hard in some extreme conditions dealing with a lot of rock which all had to be shifted by hand up some steep slopes. Always friendly and managed to put most of garden ba... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole service was just great. They were not long in attending. They turned up on time with nice clean lorry and equipment. The driver was so helpful and decent and polite. He soon got on with the... See more


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  1. #5 of 20 best companies in Drainage Service
  2. #43 of 97 best companies in Plumber

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We offer efficient and competitive drain blockage clearances We solve repeat blockage problems Drain cleaning and Maintenance. We also cover the whole East Devon and Exeter area. High Pressure Water Jetting Services. Commercial and Domestic Tank Emptying Services.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Local Company

Arrived within the time window they had given and were polite and understanding and very helpful.
Explained where the waste product went and how it was used. The operator was mindful of my needs and did not rush the process and checked I was happy before he finished. Nice local company and will use again.

29 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star all the way!

From initial enquiry to the work being carried out this company has been 5 star all the way. Professional, efficient, great communication- can’t fault them!

4 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Performance

As always, Nigel and his team provided a fast, reliable and outstanding service to us. On this occasion, our client required urgent survey works to be undertaken and Smart Drainage moved everything around to accommodate us and attended site the next day with a travel distance of nearly 200 miles each way! We highly recommend this company as they do 'exactly what is says on the tin!'
Robin P. Weiss (Managing Director) WENEN Group

24 June 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not recommend this company, please be aware there are many honest companies you can chose.

We used this company to get a septic tank survey so that we could inform the buyers of our house of the tanks condition. All this company want to do is sell you new products, which clearly we did not want as we were selling our house. They decided to engage in conversation with our buyers without our knowledge after we sent our report, minus the quotes for buying what they decided we needed to our buyers. Our buyers told us this. Luckily our buyers were sensible and commissioned their own survey and bought our house. We could never recommend this company as they were very defensive of their actions and motives when challenged.

24 January 2025
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Reply from Smart Drainage Ltd

We set a high standard for ourselves, and we are sorry to hear this was not met in your interaction with our business. We pride ourselves on honest and accurate survey reports to ensure transparency for purchasers and sellers of properties and we would suggest that our other 4/5 star reviews reflect this. Unfortunately our survey findings are not always what sellers want to hear however we will always provide an honest and accurate report on condition and compliance as well as costs involved for any works required and we will never hide any elements of these findings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally, someone sorts the issues!

After several visits from the likes of Dyno-rod and various home maintenance companies, our issues were getting worse so we contacted Smart Drainage. On the initial visit a camera drain survey was suggested. The resultant comprehensive report with many photos revealed several issues: the report gave them a RAG status and quote to resolve them. We agreed to run with all the recommendations. Staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and very clean and tidy.

7 March 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from all the team

From the very first phone call to the team leaving site after installing a new drainage pipe across the garden. They were all professional and polite. The garden was reinstated as they found it. Any emails I sent were answered promptly. I would definitely recommend this company.

6 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy customers

We recently purchased a house that had a previous bodge job done on the sewage system in the garden. Smart Drainage quickly and accurately diagnosed the problem and the solution, and completed the necessary works within days - and, importantly, to the quoted price. I would like to congratulate the chaps who did the work for their attitude, general demeanour and the quality of their work. After replacing two inspection chambers and 8 metres of drain beneath our lawn you can barely tell the turf has been disturbed. We are happy to recommend Smart Drainage.

24 October 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have a sewage treatment plant,which…

We have a sewage treatment plant,which we installed about three years ago. This unit was blocked so started bubbling up through the main manhole. It had been like this two days prior go the annual inspection. The inspector/engineer arrived in pouring rain sand said he was only here to service the unit suggesting that i get it pumped out and any blockage jetted out. So I rang Smart Drainage who said they could help but not until later. Their operator turned up at anout 6.pm with a smile and a cheerful "right, let's get this done" positive attitude. Which he did and. turned a traumatic situation around in what seemed to be a very short time.so well done him! And well done Smart Drainsge!
Thank you,
Chris Marshall . 24th October 2024

22 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service conducted professionally.

Superb service conducted professionally and with consideration. A great team who worked very hard throughout appalling weather conditions. We would not hesitate to employ their services again should we need any drainage work again. Highly recommended.

18 October 2024
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