Drain Doctor

What Drain Doctor does

Drain Doctor Ireland, trading as A&T Drain Services Ltd, is a Dublin-headquartered drainage and plumbing services provider founded in 2000 and operating across six regional hubs in Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and Laois/Westmeath). The company delivers a full-service trade offering that includes emergency drain unblocking, general plumbing repairs, CCTV drain surveys, pump installation and replacement, gutter cleaning, high-pressure water jetting, and specialist Picote drain cleaning. Its customer base spans residential homeowners and commercial clients, with food-service businesses identified as a named commercial segment, served on a 24/7 basis with no after-hours or weekend surcharges.

The business operates a fleet-based, technician-deployed model with dispatch from regional hubs, generating revenue through quote-based, transaction-by-transaction service fees rather than recurring contracts. Capability investments include CCTV survey equipment, high-pressure jetting rigs, and Picote tooling, supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications that position the company for regulated commercial and public-sector tenders. The Drain Doctor name is trademarked, and the company self-describes as Ireland's largest full-service drain cleaning operation.

Drain Doctor is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership transitions in the public record. Headcount is stated at 11-50 employees, and the company's growth posture is characterized by established regional density rather than active expansion. Digital infrastructure is limited to a website built in partnership with FCR Media, and there is no indication of proprietary software, data assets, or AI-driven tooling across the operation.

Name

Drain Doctor

Legal name

A&T Drain Services Ltd t/a Drain Doctor

Website

https://thedraindoctor.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drain Doctor Ireland provides drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, CCTV surveys, pump installation, and gutter cleaning to residential and commercial customers across six regional hubs in Ireland, operating 24/7 with no after-hours fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and Drainage Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Drain Cleaning (Residential) (HSAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drain Cleaning (Commercial/Industrial) (HSAOABAB), Emergency Drain Clog Removal & Hydro-Jetting (HSAOAMAB), Emergency Toilet Repair & Overflow Service (HSAOAMAF), Sump Pump Discharge & Exterior Drainage Connections (HSAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Drain cleaning services
• Emergency plumbing
• CCTV drain survey
• Grease trap installation
• Gutter cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Emergency Drain Cleaning and Unblocking Services: One-time service fees for emergency drain cleaning, unblocking, and plumbing services. Revenue generated from service call-outs and associated repair work. No additional fees charged for after-hours or weekend call-outs, differentiating from competitors who typically charge premium rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Drain Doctor is Ireland's largest full-service drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, and drainage company, providing 24/7 emergency drain unblocking, CCTV drain surveys, high-pressure jetting, grease trap installation, gutter cleaning, septic tank services, excavation work, and rodent investigation to residential and commercial customers. Services are dispatched directly from six regional hubs (Dublin HQ, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Laois/Westmeath) with no additional fees charged for after-hours or weekend call-outs.

Product overview

Drain Doctor is Ireland's largest full-service drain cleaning, emergency plumbing and drainage company operating since 2000. The company offers a unified service portfolio comprising core drain services (Drain Cleaning, Unblocking Drains, CCTV Drain Survey, Emergency Plumber, Unblock Toilet, Drain Repair, Excavation Work, Grease Traps, Gutter Cleaning, Rodent Investigation, Septic Tanks, and Smoke Testing), complemented by specialist services (Picote Drain Cleaning, Pump Installation & Service, Flat Surface Cleaning, and High Pressure Jetting). The company operates across six regional locations in Dublin (HQ), Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and Laois/Westmeath. The service architecture is organized around a 24/7 emergency response capability with no additional fees for after-hours or weekend call-outs, supported by CCTV diagnostic technology and high-pressure jetting equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drain Cleaning Professional drain cleaning services for emergencies and routine maintenance, using skilled professionals and specialized equipment. Targeted at residential and commercial customers experiencing drain blockages or requiring scheduled cleaning.
• Unblocking Drains Expert drain unblocking services with prompt call-out response, leveraging experience since 2000 to address blocked drains for residential and commercial customers.
• CCTV Drain Survey Advanced camera drainage inspection technology to diagnose and assess drainage systems internally and externally, identifying potential issues such as blockages, cracks, or deterioration. Targeted at property owners needing drainage condition assessments.
• Emergency Plumber 24-hour emergency plumbing services with qualified plumbers specializing in drain unblocking for recurring and problematic blockages. Available for residential and commercial customers without additional after-hours or weekend fees.
• Unblock Toilet Emergency toilet unblocking services for residential and commercial properties, prioritizing prompt resolution of blocked toilet issues.
• Drain Repair Drain repair services to address damaged or deteriorated drainage systems for residential and commercial customers.
• Excavation Work Professional excavation services for pipe repairs or replacements, utilizing extensive experience and comprehensive equipment to handle drainage infrastructure work.
• Grease Traps Complete grease trap installation and maintenance services for commercial food business operations, including grease collections to meet regulatory requirements.
• Gutter Cleaning Professional gutter cleaning services for residential and commercial properties to prevent debris accumulation and rainwater obstruction.
• Rodent Investigation Pest investigation services to identify rodent presence in properties, safeguarding drainage system integrity and occupant health.
• Septic Tanks

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FCR MediaminorOthersWebsite design and digital services partner responsible for the Drain Doctor website design and online presence. Located at fcrmedia.ie.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Aspect Maintenance: Aspect is a UK-wide property maintenance and drainage services provider offering emergency plumbing, drain unblocking and CCTV surveys to residential and commercial clients. Comparable service portfolio but UK-only and not directly competing in Ireland today.
• Cleanflow Environmental Solutions: Cleanflow is an Ireland-based environmental services and drainage company offering CCTV surveys, drain cleaning, grease trap servicing and wastewater solutions. Direct Irish regional competitor with overlap in commercial drainage and grease trap compliance work.
• AMS Drainage & Plumbing: AMS is an Irish drainage and plumbing contractor offering drain unblocking, CCTV surveys and emergency plumbing to residential and commercial customers. Local Irish competitor with overlapping services and customer base.
• Metro Rod: Metro Rod is a UK drainage services franchise network providing drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, grease trap services and pump installation. Highly comparable portfolio including commercial grease trap work; UK-focused, not active in Ireland.

Direct peers

• Dyno-Rod Ireland: Dyno-Rod is a UK-founded drainage and plumbing franchise that also operates in Ireland, offering 24/7 drain unblocking, CCTV surveys and emergency plumbing. Direct overlap with Drain Doctor on services, target customers and 24/7 emergency response model.
• Drain Doctor UK: Drain Doctor UK is the British counterpart in the same branded network, providing drain unblocking, emergency plumbing and CCTV surveys across the UK. Highly comparable service portfolio and target customer; relevant as a same-brand peer and potential cross-border expansion template.
• Drain Surgeon Ireland: Drain Surgeon is an Ireland-based drainage specialist providing drain unblocking, cleaning, CCTV surveys and emergency plumbing to residential and commercial customers. Closest direct competitor with the same Irish footprint and service menu.

Broad incumbents

• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Mr. Rooter is a US and Canadian plumbing and drain services franchise offering residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning and emergency service. Comparable franchise-style, multi-territory drain and plumbing service model.
• Roto-Rooter: Roto-Rooter is the largest US drain cleaning and plumbing franchise, offering residential and commercial drain unblocking, sewer line repair and water damage restoration. Comparable category leader at much larger scale; useful as a benchmark for what a national drain-services brand can become.

Emerging players

• Zoom Drain: Zoom Drain is a US-based franchise focused exclusively on drain and sewer services for residential and commercial customers, with similar technology stack (jetting, CCTV). Comparable specialist positioning but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/draindoctordublin
• Instagraminstagram.com/draindoctor_

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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