Gully cleaning near me

Noticed slow drainage, unpleasant smells, or standing water? It could mean your gully is blocked.

Act quickly to stop drainage system backups and costly (and messy) damage.

Find and hire gully cleaning services near you today with Checkatrade's handy directory.

How do I find gully cleaning near me?

1. Search your postcode

Enter your postcode in our search tool to browse the rated and reviewed gully cleaning services in your area.

2. Easily check and compare

View profiles, check experience, and read reviews to draw up a shortlist of gully emptying tradespeople.

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Contact your chosen gully cleaning company to discuss the job, request quotes, and check availability.

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Why use Checkatrade to find a gully cleaning company near me?

With Checkatrade's free directory, finding checked and reviewed tradespeople when you need them most is easy:

• All trades have been checked – Anyone listed in our directory has passed our checks and meets the Checkatrade Standard

• Local coverage – Because they cover your local area, they can arrive faster than large national companies

• Available 24/7 – Many of our gully and drainage specialists offer round-the-clock emergency gully cleaning

On Checkatrade, you'll only find trades who meet our high standards and pass up to 12 checks.

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What does gully cleaning involve?

Gully cleaning clears blockages so rainwater and wastewater can flow freely into the drainage system.

Professionals typically:

• Remove surface debris such as leaves, mud and litter

• Use high-pressure jetting to clear deeper blockages or fat build-up

• Vacuum out silt and waste using specialist suction equipment

• Check the water flow to ensure the system is fully cleared

For severe blockages, your gully cleaning company may recommend a CCTV survey service to help identify the issue.

Why might you need a gully cleaning service?

You may need professional gully cleaning if you notice:

• Slow drainage or standing water near drains or driveways

• Unpleasant odours coming from the gully

• Gurgling sounds or overflowing drains during heavy rain

• Recurring blockages that simple cleaning doesn’t fix

Keeping your drainage system running smoothly is vital to help prevent flooding, damp, and long-term pipe damage.

How much does it cost to unblock a gully drain?

As a rough guide, you’re looking at around £185 for drain jetting.

That said, the cost to unblock a gully drain will vary depending on the size of the blockage and the method used.

Is professional gully cleaning worth it?

Unless you’re just clearing visible debris such as leaves and moss, we recommend leaving this mucky job to a gully cleaning and maintenance specialist. Here’s why:

• Effective - Able to clear the blockage fully, first time around

• Efficient - Has the know-how and equipment (including high-pressure jetwashers) to clear your gully thoroughly

• Guaranteed - You can be sure that once cleared, your drains don’t get blocked up again in the near future

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Up to £1000. Eligibility criteria and T&C’s apply.

Why use Checkatrade to find gully cleaning near you?

• Checked - Every Checkatrade tradesperson must pass up to 12 checks and commit to upholding the Checkatrade Standard

• Reviewed - Over 6.2 million reviews have been published on Checkatrade

• Guaranteed - We guarantee Checkatrade tradespeople's work, claim up to £1,000 - T&Cs apply

Request a quote, search in the Checkatrade app, or enter your postcode below to find checked and reviewed gully cleaning and maintenance services near you today.

FAQs about gully emptying

What is a gully?

Here are the key things to know about a gully system:

• It's a concrete pot that sits beneath the ground, with a visible iron grate

• The wastewater gets collected in this pot and then channelled through a series of pipes before it flows into the main sewer network

• Usually, gullies are located outside your property

• Some common places to find them include near rainwater downpipes and external discharge pipes (for instance, carrying wastewater from your kitchen and bathrooms)

• Your gully will also have a gully trap that prevents smells from the sewer from leaking out

What's the difference between a gully and a drain?

The gully collects the water, while the drain transports it away. Both need to be kept clear to prevent blockages and flooding.

What should I do if a gully on the road is blocked?

If a road gully near your property looks blocked, it’s usually the local council’s responsibility to maintain it. Road gullies are cleaned in much the same way as domestic ones, but handle larger volumes of surface water.

Contact your local authority first to report the issue before arranging private gully cleaning.

What about blocked gullies on private roads or shared driveways?

If the blocked gully is on a private road or shared driveway, maintenance is usually the responsibility of the property owners. In this case, you’ll need to hire a professional gully cleaning service to clear the blockage and keep the system working properly.

How often should a gully be cleaned?

As a general guide, most gullies should be cleaned every two years.

Can I clean a gully myself?

You can help prevent blockages by regularly sweeping around gully grids and routinely clearing debris from your gutters.

But for anything else, leave it to the professionals. They have the specialised equipment to get the job done quickly, first time around.

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