Emergency Drainage Experts in Leeds & Yorkshire
Drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, patch lining, tanker services, and commercial maintenance from our Leeds base. No call out fee — available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Yorkshire.

- ✓ CHAS Elite Accredited
- ✓ No call out fee
- ✓ 35+ years experience
- ✓ 24/7 emergency response
- ✓ Family-owned Leeds business
- ✓ Licensed waste carrier
Which Service Do I Need?
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Why Choose Drains First Limited
Leeds and Yorkshire's trusted drainage specialists — family-owned, fully accredited, and available around the clock.

CHAS Elite Accredited
The highest standard in contractor health and safety. Every job is carried out by fully trained, insured engineers.

No Call Out Fee — Ever
You only pay for the work done. No hidden charges, no surprises — across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, and all Yorkshire.

35+ Years Experience
Family-owned since 1989. From blocked kitchen sinks to collapsed sewers — we have seen it all and fixed it all.

24/7 Emergency Response
Drainage emergencies do not wait for office hours. We respond day and night, every day of the year.
Our Core Services
From emergency drain unblocking to CCTV surveys, patch lining, tanker emptying, and commercial PPM contracts.
Drain Unblocking
Emergency drain unblocking across Leeds and Yorkshire with no call-out fee and 24/7 response from Drains First Limited.
Learn more →High-Pressure Drain Jetting
High-pressure water jetting to clear blocked drains, sewers, and culverts using our combination tanker unit.
Learn more →CCTV Drain Surveys
CCTV drain camera surveys to diagnose blockages, damage, and drainage defects across Yorkshire.
Learn more →Patch Lining & CIPP Relining
No-dig patch lining and CIPP drain relining to repair cracks and defects without excavation.
Learn more →Septic Tank Emptying
Professional septic tank emptying across Yorkshire with licensed waste disposal and waste transfer notes.
Learn more →Commercial Drainage Maintenance
Scheduled pre-planned drainage maintenance for car parks, retail, farms, homes, and businesses across Yorkshire.
Learn more →Drain Unblocking in Leeds & Yorkshire
A blocked drain can escalate quickly — from a slow-draining sink to a flooded property in hours. Our engineers use high-pressure water jetting to clear blockages thoroughly. No call out fee on standard work.
- ✓High-pressure water jetting
- ✓Same-day attendance available
- ✓No call out fee — guaranteed
- ✓Domestic & commercial drainage
- ✓24/7 emergency response

CCTV Drain Surveys in Leeds & Yorkshire
See exactly what is wrong before spending on repairs. Our HD camera surveys inspect the full length of your pipes — identifying cracks, root ingress, and collapsed sections without digging.
- ✓HD camera inspection — no digging
- ✓Full written report with footage
- ✓Pre-purchase property surveys
- ✓Insurance claim reports
- ✓Identifies root ingress & collapsed pipes

Tanker Services Across Yorkshire
Large-scale drainage problems need large-scale equipment. Our vacuum tanker handles septic tank emptying, grease trap cleaning, industrial clearance, and emergency sewage removal.
- ✓Septic tank emptying
- ✓Grease trap cleaning
- ✓Industrial drainage clearance
- ✓Emergency sewage removal
- ✓Licensed waste carriers

Patch Lining & Drain Relining in Yorkshire
Cracked or damaged pipes? We fix them without digging up your garden, driveway, or floor. Patch lining and CIPP relining seal defects permanently at a fraction of excavation cost.
- ✓No digging — minimal disruption
- ✓Seals cracks, root ingress & displaced joints
- ✓Cheaper than excavation
- ✓Long design life guarantee
- ✓Domestic & commercial

Combination Tanker Unit for Large-Scale Jobs
Our combination vacuum tanker carries high-pressure jetting equipment for large-scale drainage work. One visit can empty septic tanks, grease traps, or interceptors — then jet clean lines and chambers in the same appointment.
- → Vacuum tanker for septic, grease, silt, and interceptors
- → High-pressure jetting for blocked and recurring drains
- → PPM contracts for carparks, retail, farms, and businesses

Serving All of Yorkshire
Based in Leeds — rapid response across West, South, North Yorkshire and the East Riding.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Take our quick Service Finder quiz. Tell us your problem and we will recommend the right service — drain unblocking, CCTV, patch lining, tanker emptying, or repairs.
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We respond 24/7, 365 days a year across all of Yorkshire.
Based in Leeds · Covering all Yorkshire postcodes