Blocked Drains in Wigston, Leicester (LE18)

Wigston is a historic town south of Leicester with a strong framework-knitting heritage. The older streets of Wigston Magna — particularly around Bell Street, Long Street and the Moat Street conservation area — sit on original Victorian clay drainage. Terraced rows that were built quickly for working-class families in the late 19th century have narrow pipework that blocks readily. We cover Wigston Magna, South Wigston and the surrounding LE18 area.

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Framework-Knitting Heritage and Old Drainage

Wigston's older terraced streets were built rapidly in the 1860s–1890s for workers in the framework-knitting trade. The drainage installed at the time used narrow clay pipes with spigot-and-socket joints — the same weak points that crack and let in roots today. Many of these properties have never had their drainage inspected. Slow drains, recurring blockages and smells from drains are common in the LE18 terraced streets.

South Wigston

South Wigston is a slightly later settlement, mostly late-Victorian and Edwardian terracing around Blaby Road and Saffron Road. The drainage here is a mix of original clay and mid-20th-century replacements. Blockages in South Wigston are often caused by build-up in shared yard drains serving runs of terraced houses.

Areas We Cover in LE18

Wigston Magna (Bell Street, Long Street, Leicester Road areas); South Wigston (Blaby Road, Saffron Road); Kilby Bridge; Newton Harcourt.

Areas We Cover

✓ City Centre
✓ Oadby
✓ Wigston
✓ Birstall
✓ Syston
✓ Hinckley
✓ Loughborough
✓ Blaby
✓ Braunstone
✓ Glenfield
✓ Anstey
✓ Thurmaston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you cover South Wigston as well as Wigston Magna?

Yes — both are within our LE18 service area. We cover all of Wigston and the surrounding villages.

My terrace has a shared yard drain that keeps blocking — can you help?

Yes. Shared yard drains serving rows of terraced houses are a common source of disputes in Wigston. We can clear the blockage and use CCTV to identify whose drain is causing the problem.

How long does an emergency callout take?

We aim to reach Wigston within one to two hours for emergency callouts.

How much does drain unblocking cost in Wigston?

We quote upfront before starting. No call-out charge.

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