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1st Porter Call Plumbing & Drains

10/10

Southampton, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since May 2013
10

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Services

  • 24 Hour Drain Clearance
  • Blocked Drains
  • CCTV Surveys for Drains
  • Drain Installation
  • Drain Repair
  • Drainage Investigation
  • Emergency Drain / Sewer Clearance Service
  • Sewage Pump Maintenance
  • Soakaway Clearance

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10 /10

Based on 26 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this tradesperson for their professional, knowledgeable, and efficient service in resolving complex drainage problems. They are frequently described as responsive, thorough, and communicative, often using advanced equipment to diagnose and fix issues effectively.

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Reviews (2072)

  • 10

    Excellent Plumbing Job

    Posted 07 August

    We had a blocked sewerage drain, and Mr Porter was called to unblock it. He had to access the drain from outside our neighbour's property because we couldn't find a drain cover in our garden. He had excellent equipment and accessed the drain with a camera. He found the blockage and unblocked the drain swiftly. He then scanned our garden with a ground penetrating scanner to reveal a drain cover that had been covered up by a previous owner. The job was successfully completed and we are happy to recommend 1st Porter Call Plumbing & Drains highly.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO18
  • 10

    Experienced & Skilled work

    Posted 25 July

    We called Alan out again to help with our blocked sink, having had “Drain Doctors” company come out (due to Alan being on holiday) and after doing some exploration them saying they couldn’t resolve it unless we ripped up our kitchen flooring to gain access. Alan expertly helped solve the issue with his experience and attention to detail - without any floor being ripped up. Can’t recommend 1st Porter Call enough.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO53
  • 10

    Major flood in Church Rooms on a bank holiday

    Posted 05 July

    Attended on a bank holiday and dealt with the flood
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO51
  • 10

    Bathroom drain

    Posted 03 June

    Very satisfied with the service.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO16
  • 10

    Multi-layered problem, reassuringly thoroughly excellent response, highly recommend as first call.

    Posted 02 June

    Poorly designed bathrooms and drainage blighted our lovely home - which has now been fully rectified and drastically improved upon Alan’s investigation, analysis and solutions. A repeatedly blocked sink which caused our call out, revealed scaled, backed up and septic waste lying in incorrectly installed pipework, accumulating unhealthily over time. We are so grateful to Alan’s insightful expertise and experience, due to his multi faceted approach to our issues of drainage, sewerage (int./ext.), plumbing and his extensive equipment which meant he was a one stop powerhouse to swiftly resolve.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO51
  • 10

    Drain cleaning

    Posted 31 May

    Very professional, would recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO53

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Alan Porter

Ltd Company

12 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

24 -7 EMERGENCY? ( Make us your first Port of Call ) !!!

We are adhering to government guidelines for social distancing. 1st Porter Call was established in 2008 by myself Alan Porter, a Plumbing and Drainage Engineer.

I have 30 years’ experience 20 years working for the local Council and a leading Water Company as well as facility management company as well as domestic customers in the South of England.

Our extensive range of services means that ours is the only number you will need.

1st Porter Call can cater for both domestic and commercial customers offering a 24 hour Service for Plumbing and Drain Emergencies.

Our extensive range of services means that ours is the only number you will need.

From CCTV drain surveys to blocked sinks, leaky taps to a burst water main, we can offer a solution to all.

Please call me anytime:

  • Have An Emergency: I'm Available 24/7
  • There Is No Call Out Fee
  • No Distance Is Too Far
  • All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

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