Customer Reviews & Service Testimonials
Read real, unedited feedback from residential homeowners, commercial site managers, letting agents, and homebuyers across Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington, Chester-le-Street, and Middlesbrough. We take pride in delivering certified, no-dig trenchless repairs, thorough CCTV drain surveys, and rapid 24/7 emergency unblocking.
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Emergency Dispatch
£1M
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WJA
Certified Engineers
30 Miles
Catchment from SR5
Verified Google Reviews
See what local property owners across Wearside, Tyneside, and County Durham say about our fast diagnostic work, trenchless drain repairs, and emergency clearances.
"We are so grateful to John, he is a true drain expert and solved a problem with the drains we had been battling for nearly 2 years and nobody else seemed to come up with an answer. John came round the day after I had contacted him and opened a manhole cover that no other company had been able to access and from here was able to solve the issue and repair the drains, all work completed within 48hrs and the issue completely resolved at last! John is very knowledgeable, we would 100% recommend."
Jenny Brignall
Verified Customer (Google)
"Really amazing experience with APJ drainage. Rang for a quote on Monday for a survey to be completed on a house we’re buying, the appointment was booked for 4pm next day. Drain survey completed, which was provided promptly via email, including a detailed report of findings as well as cost of how much repairs would be. Drain videos also supplied within the email. I’d really recommend if you’re looking for a quote. Thank you!"
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Verified Customer (Google)
"Excellent service from start to finish. John and his team carried out repairs quickly, which was greatly appreciated as I was in the middle of a house sale. He even got in touch with Northumbrian Water for me to advise them of an issue outside of my property boundry. Very professional and reliable and I would highly recommend."
Andrea G
Verified Customer (Google)
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Leave a verified Google review for APJ DrainageWhy Homeowners and Commercial Clients Recommend APJ Drainage
As an independent drainage and ground-engineering contractor based at 9 Cranberry Square in Sunderland (SR5), APJ Drainage provides technical precision without the inflated call-out premiums or call-centre delays associated with national franchises.
WRc-Standard CCTV Diagnostics First
We deploy high-definition Minicam camera units and digital sonde locators to identify the exact cause and depth of pipe failure. Whether it is root penetration, dropped joints from historic coal mining subsidence, or pitch-fibre deformation, we show you the footage before any structural work begins.
Non-Invasive Trenchless Relining Specialists
Excavation is always our last resort. Our certified no-dig resin relining and silicate patch repairs install a permanent structural sleeve inside cracked or fractured pipework without digging up driveways, lawns, or paved terraced yards.
Clear Statutory Boundary Guidance
We assess whether an issue sits on your private drainage or the statutory Northumbrian Water shared sewer lateral network before carrying out major repairs, ensuring you never pay for repairs that statutory authorities should resolve.
Diagnostic Equipment
Precision Minicam CCTV and sonde tracking units
Trenchless Engineering
CIPP structural resin inversion equipment on site
Common North East Drainage Challenges We Resolve
Our customer feedback frequently highlights our expertise across unique regional building stock and ground conditions:
Victorian Cottages & Pitch-Fibre Pipes
Common in Millfield, Hendon, and Ashbrooke, older pitch-fibre runs blister and deform over time. We re-round and reline these sections without disrupting tight back-lane access.
Read More →Severe Tree Root Ingress in Suburbs
In 1930s–1950s properties across Fulwell, Seaburn, and Chester-le-Street, clay joints frequently invite root intrusion. We use specialist mechanical milling and structural resin patching.
Read More →Commercial Grease Traps & Interceptors
For hospitality, food processing, and trade estates across Newcastle and Middlesbrough, our high-volume jetting and PPM schedules keep commercial interceptors fully compliant.
Read More →Experiencing an Urgent Drainage Problem?
From overflowing external manholes to unblocking backed-up foul sewers and pre-purchase homebuyer surveys, our engineers are on standby 24 hours a day across Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, and Middlesbrough.