Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

Flooding, leaks and blockages

Get a sewer or drain unblocked

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If the blocked sewer is caused by rainwater, please contact Highways at Leicestershire County Council.

If it is caused by sewage, please contact Severn Trent.

Private properties

We offer a service for blocked drains or problems with private sewers. Find out more about our drain clearing service.  Alternatively, contact Environmental Health at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council. 

Please note: from October Severn Trent will deal with a blocked sewer where it affects more than one property; where one property is affected, please contact Environmental Health at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.   

Council properties

If the sewer or drain belongs to a council property, please contact Housing Repairs at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council. 

(Council housing tenants should call our contact centre on 01455 238141 who will arrange for a contractor to call free of charge. )

Further information

Please visit Directgov for more information on dealing with drain and sewer problems.

Last updated: 01/02/2012 14:26