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Residential Care Home Drainage

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Drainage Services for Residential & Care Homes in Cumbria

Residential homes and care facilities demand top-tier plumbing reliability. Drain blockages, leaks, or odours can severely impact operations, safety, and reputation. At Unblock Cumbria, we specialise in delivering responsive, discreet drainage solutions for residential homes, assisted living facilities, and care homes across Cumbria and the Scottish Borders. Our work is designed to protect residents, staff, and visitors, while ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term system integrity.

Whether it’s internal drains in bathrooms and kitchens or external gullies and surface drainage around the site, we deliver fast response, preventative care, and comprehensive system inspections — with minimal disruption to daily operations.

Our Services

  • Emergency drain unblocking (toilets, showers, kitchens, utility drains)

  • CCTV surveys to diagnose hidden issues or recurring blockages

  • Gully cleaning, yard cleaning, and external drainage servicing

  • Pipe repair, relining, and replacement in communal or private systems

  • Scheduled maintenance and planned servicing contracts

  • Installation or repair of overflow systems, soakaways, and balancing drainage

  • Water flow balancing and drainage system audits

  • Full documentation and compliance reporting for licensing bodies

  • Discreet work practices to preserve dignity, safety, and privacy

We understand the sensitivity and care required in residential settings. Our teams work respectfully and efficiently to solve problems while safeguarding occupant welfare and operations.

Why Drainage Matters

  • Health & hygiene — Blocked drains, stagnant water, or leaks can create health hazards for vulnerable residents

  • Continuous operation — Drain problems can disrupt daily activities like bathing, laundry, and sanitation

  • Regulatory compliance — Care homes often require documented maintenance records for audits and inspections

  • Reputation & trust — Consistently functional drainage supports the facility’s image and resident confidence

  • Proactive protection — Regular checks reduce emergency work, damage, and associated costs

In a care environment, drainage must be reliable under load, flexible, and easy to maintain. The cost of downtime or failure is too high.

Why Choose Us?

  • Extensive local experience in Cumbria’s rural and residential sectors

  • NADC-registered engineers with experience in care home settings

  • Discreet, rapid-response service that minimises resident disruption

  • Transparent contracts, pricing and reporting for facilities managers

  • Preventive contracts that detect issues before they escalate

  • Full regulatory and compliance support for care standards

We not only fix the problem — we ensure your drainage infrastructure remains reliable and compliant long-term.

Areas We Cover

We’re proud to serve customers throughout Cumbria and beyond, including:

If you’re unsure whether we cover your location, just give us a call — our friendly team will be happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you attend in an emergency?

We prioritise care settings and aim for same-day callouts where possible, recognising the critical nature of drainage failures in such facilities.

Will work disrupt residents?

Our teams use protective covers, low-noise equipment, and flexible scheduling to avoid disruption. We always coordinate with onsite managers to maintain safety, privacy, and comfort.

Do you provide documentation and reports?

Yes — every job includes written summaries, CCTV footage, before/after photos, and logs suitable for care home audits and compliance evidence.

How often should care home drains be checked?

Due to higher usage, we recommend biannual drain inspections and cleaning for communal systems, plus quarterly checks in high-use zones.

Can you diagnose intermittent plumbing issues?

Absolutely. Through CCTV inspections, flow tests, and system audits, we can trace recurring blockages, slow drainage, or partial backups and recommend corrective action.

Are you equipped to repair systems on older properties?

Yes — many care homes are older buildings. We work with adaptive solutions like pipe relining, patch repairs and careful excavation where necessary to preserve structural integrity.

Get Your Free Quote

Need reliable, safe drainage support for residential or care facility properties? Call 01900 870 140 or complete our contact form today. Our team will assess your system, respond fast, and support you with minimum fuss and maximum professionalism.