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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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
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
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
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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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15 The Square, EX20 2EP, North Tawton, United Kingdom
- 01392 576666
- enquiries@smart-drainage.co.uk
- smart-drainage.co.uk
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Very prompt to reply with all…
Very prompt to reply with all communication. Very clear with both written and verbal communication. Took the time to explain the process, show the customer the problem, and was transparent with costs.
Personable and punctual as well!
17 December 2025
Good service with no mess.
9 December 2025
Good, fair service
Prompt reply to request, turned up on time. Advised me against extra work at the time to save me money. Worked efficiently and a fair price. Would use again
21 November 2025
A fantastic service
A fantastic service; on time and a pleasant operative…easy to book. Will recommend you.
13 November 2025
Rapid response and job done well
Rapid response and job done well. Will use this company again and would recommend to others.
12 November 2025
Professional service
From my first telephone inquiry I have been impressed with how we have been listened to followed by professional, prompt action to diagnose the problem.
The report on our drainage system was thorough and we are now looking forward to the remedial work being done as recommended.
8 October 2025
Prompt efficient service
15 October 2025
All very efficient and helpful
All very efficient and helpful. Nothing seemed to much trouble.
14 October 2025
Initial contact by phone
Initial contact by phone - staff polite and helpful.
On the day - vehicle arrived on time, staff member clear and polite about access needed. Work completed efficiently and cleanly.
30 September 2025
The men arrived on time
The men arrived on time, both introduced themselves with a handshake. They got on with the job quickly and quietly, no blaring radio! Finished on time and left everywhere clean and tidy!
Good job, many thanks.
23 September 2025
Professional
Friendly, easy to deal with and very knowledgeable. Excellent report received quickly.
3 September 2025
Excellent
Came when they said they would did a brilliant job under difficult conditions.
2 September 2025
The crew were great
The crew were great, keeping mess to a minimum and tidying up after themselves daily. End result was a drainage system that works and came complete with a brief report and a plan of pipes I didn't know I even had. Can really recommend this company.
18 August 2025
Cheerful and efficient
18 August 2025
We were extremely pleased with the…
We were extremely pleased with the service we received from Nigel at Smart Drainage on a pre-purchase drainage survey on a house we were looking to buy. He went above and beyond after spotting some non-compliance and poor quality workmanship, and ultimately saved us what could have been a huge financial shock if we had proceeded with the purchase unknowingly.
15 August 2025
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