Plumber in Saltney

Drain advice for Saltney homes

A little knowledge helps before you book. For example, read when pipe relining beats digging and why home buyers book a CCTV drain survey if a drain in Saltney is slow or smelly. If you want to understand the options first, our guide to what affects the cost of unblocking a drain explains them in plain English.

Every one of our drainage services is available in Saltney, and you can see all drainage services or request a free quote online at any time. However, if water is rising or sewage is backing up, treat it as an emergency and book our emergency drain service straight away.

Plumbing in Saltney

Saltney sits on the England and Wales border, right next to Chester. It forms part of Chester's built-up area. Boundary Lane is the best-known local oddity. The border runs down the middle of the street. Because the town is small, most jobs are close to our Chester base.

The name comes from the old salt marshes beside the River Dee. For that reason, much of the ground is low and close to the river. In wet spells, surface water can be slow to drain away. As a result, gullies, downpipes and external drains need to stay clear.

Saltney was once a busy place for engineering. Henry Wood and Company set up works here in 1847. The town also made chain and anchors. Homes grew up around that work from the late 19th century and through the 20th century. For example, you will find older terraces near the High Street and newer homes further out. Older pipework can be clay, while newer homes tend to have plastic.

We cover Saltney, Higher Saltney and Saltney Ferry. Our engineers use CCTV to see what is really happening in a pipe. Then we choose the lightest fix that works. If you are unsure whether a problem is yours or the sewer's, a survey helps to show where it sits. Since border addresses can confuse people, we confirm your postcode when you book.