Clearing blocked drains across Dublin since 1968 — day or night.

Collapsed Drain Repair in Dublin

Most collapsed drains do need digging. We just make sure yours actually does before you pay for one, right across Dublin, Meath and Louth.

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All enquiries are reviewed by our team before a consultation is confirmed.

What a Collapse Looks Like

A collapse shows above ground as often as below it. These four signs are what bring most people to our door.

BELOW GROUND

The same spot blocks over and over

A collapse physically narrows the pipe, so it traps waste. Clear it and it blocks again within weeks.

ABOVE GROUND

The surface has started to sink

Water from a broken pipe washes out the ground beneath, so the surface settles into a dip that traces the pipe.

ABOVE GROUND

Fresh cracks near the drain run

A leaking drain softens and shifts the ground it sits in, and that movement travels up into walls and paving as cracks.

BELOW GROUND

A drain smell you cannot trace

A cracked pipe lets waste escape into the ground. The result is a lingering smell and damp with no obvious source.

How We Confirm the Collapse

Collapsed drain repair is a big job, so we never take a dig on trust. We prove the collapse before we price it.

Send the camera down

A blocked pipe and a collapsed one look the same when full. We clear the run first so the camera can read the pipe cleanly.

Send the camera down

The survey shows whether the pipe has caved, the length of the broken section and its exact position along the run.

Locate it from ground level

We trace the line electronically to mark position and depth on the ground, keeping the excavation tight to the pipe.

You see what we see

You look at the footage before we price anything. If it is a collapse, it is plain on screen, and if it is not, that is plain too.

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What Dublin Customers Say About Us

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an issue with drains and we got an immediate response and they were cleared by 10am the next day. Could not recommend highly enough.  Will definitely use again.
  
 
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   Shane C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Top service by Alec and the lads. Drains were blocked, they showed up quickly, left the place tidy after, and very reasonably priced.
  
 
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   killian mccarthy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Issue was resolved promptly, and professionally.  I was also kept informed on costs. Would recommend.
  
 
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   Alan Moffitt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having been using ALEC and MN Davis  for drains and plumbing/heating for almost 6 years now. Have received great advice and quick response times to all types of Plumbing heating and drains services over this period. Response times have been phenominal to genuine emergencys.
Alec provides a support service to our maintenance company, which we couldn't survive without. We rely heavily on his technical fault finding ability and many years of experience to get the best results for our customers and value for money.
There is a significant shortage of plumbers in this industry and MN Davis provide for all our plumbing heating and drainage needs.
Thanks Alec
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great lads. From start to finish of job. Very polite and tidy in their work. Definitely recommend.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an extremely positive experience with Davis Drain Services. Within minutes of calling them out of hours, they arrived to our house to clear a blocked septic tank. It was pumped out promptly before returning the following morning to rectify the issue. At all times they made us feel at ease and explained everything to us clearly. While on site they also provided helpful advice on how to rectify heating issues we were having. We would have no hesitation recommending them for both drainage and plumbing works. Thanks to Alec and team.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just had Alec out to look at an issue with my boiler. We were without heat and he arrived so quickly after being contacted. He was able to pinpoint the issue straight away and had it fixed in minutes. I also asked advice on an issue with my drains that I have been encountering for a few years and he was able to give me advice on how fix it. Thank you Alec, I am very grateful for all you help.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent company to deal with very professional service. A number of options offered along with a clear indication of the costs involved were hugely helpful.
  
 
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What Collapsed Drain Repair Costs

Three things drive the cost: the length of collapsed pipe, its depth, and the surface above it. Treat the figures below as estimates for budgeting. We quote for real once the survey is done.

Estimate

Dig and replace

€300 to €600 per metre

Digging down to the collapsed section, lifting out the broken pipe and laying new.

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Putting the surface back

€500 to €2,000 on top

Restoring the driveway, path or patio the excavation had to cut through.

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A typical house collapse

€1,500 to €4,000 all in

A single collapsed section on a house drain, dug out, replaced and made good.

Priced

The survey first

Separately per survey

A camera survey to confirm the collapse and pinpoint it before any digging.

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How We Repair a Collapse

The whole job runs in five stages, camera first, ground reinstated last. That last stage is the one worth checking any quote for.

Confirm the collapse

Camera and electronic tracing fix the collapse on the ground before a spade goes anywhere near it.

Agree the price

We give you the damaged length, the depth and a written price. No work begins without your word.

Open the ground

We dig down to the collapsed length, keeping the opening as small as the job allows.

Renew the pipe

The broken pipe comes out, new pipe goes in and is bedded, and any manholes on the run are rebuilt.

Put the ground back

We backfill, then restore the surface to match, from lawn to paving to tarmac.

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Collapsed Drain Questions Answered

The questions we get asked most before a repair.

What is a collapsed drain?

A collapsed drain is an underground pipe that has cracked, caved or broken out of shape, so waste stops passing through. A blockage sits inside a sound pipe and can be cleared. A collapse is damage to the pipe itself, so the failed section has to be replaced.

How much does collapsed drain repair cost in Ireland?

Collapsed drain repair in Ireland usually costs €300 to €600 per metre to excavate and replace, with €500 to €2,000 on top to reinstate a driveway or patio the dig went through. A single collapsed section in a house drain typically lands between €1,500 and €4,000 all in. We survey first, then price it.

How do you know if a drain has collapsed?

A CCTV drain survey is the only way to know for certain, because the footage shows whether the pipe has lost its shape and how long the damaged section is. Above ground, the usual signs are repeat blockages in one spot, sunken ground, cracks near the drain run, and damp or odour that will not clear.

What causes a drain to collapse?

Drains collapse from age and deterioration of older pipework, ground movement, tree roots forcing joints apart, heavy loads passing over a shallow pipe, and poor original installation. Most collapses build up slowly over years rather than happening all at once.

Can a collapsed drain be repaired without digging?

A fully collapsed section cannot be repaired without digging. Once the pipe loses its shape, a liner has nothing to bond to, so that length must be excavated and replaced. Damage short of a collapse, like a crack or displaced joint, can often be fixed with no-dig pipe re-lining.

How long does a collapsed drain repair take?

Most domestic collapsed drain repairs take a few days on site. The drain is usually back in use the same day the new pipe goes in, with backfilling and surface reinstatement following after. Deeper runs and anything under a driveway take longer.

Who is responsible for a collapsed drain?

Pipework inside your property boundary is normally your responsibility. Beyond it, the public sewer belongs to Uisce Éireann, and a shared drain serving several houses is usually the joint responsibility of the households on it. A survey shows which side of the boundary the collapse sits on, so you know where you stand.

Get Your Collapsed Drain Quoted

Tell us what you are seeing, or send us a report you already have. The camera goes down before anyone quotes a dig.

Get a free quote

We come back with a date and a price, usually the same day.

24/7 Emergency Hotline (01) 849 1706