Reporting a private residential foul blocked drain
- Properties built before 01 October 1937 that do not share a drain with another property are considered private properties.
- All properties built after 01 October 1937 are considered private properties.
For private properties it is the owners/residents responsibility to have blocked drains cleared.
If you do not wish to contact a private drainage company, then you may like to make use of the service provided by the council.
Contact telephone numbers:
- During Office Hours 01708 433248
- After Office Hours 01708 433999
Additional information
- You will be requested to sign a form presented to you by the council representative indicating that you agree to pay for the service.
- An invoice will be posted to you within 4 weeks of the completion of the work.
- Cheque's are to be made payable to London Borough of Havering.
Service standard
A representative will be at your premises within 24 hours of you contacting us.
How much does it cost?
There is a standard fee of £93.20 inc VAT for this service. From 1st January 2010 this charge will increase to £95.25 inc VAT.
Reporting a residential foul blocked drain
Properties built before 01 October 1937, and that share a drain with one other property, are the responsibility of Thames Water.
Contact telephone numbers:
Thames Water 08459 200800
Service standard
A representative will be at your premises within 24 hours of you contacting us.
How much does it cost?
This service is free