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Drain Doctor Franchise
  • Why We’re Number 1
  • How It Works
  • Benefits
  • Investment & Earnings
  • Our Franchisees
Available Opportunities
Drain Doctor Franchise
  • Why We’re Number 1
  • How it Works
  • Benefits
  • Investment & Earnings
  • Our Franchisees
  • Available Opportunities

Join the UK's #1 Drainage & Emergency Plumbing Company

You don’t need to be a plumber to create a six-figure lifestyle within this recession proof industry…

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Over 35 Independent Franchise Owners Across the UK

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Why We’re Number 1

Join Drain Doctor and you’ll immediately tap into more than 25 years of franchising experience and adopt a reputation for premium quality service from your first day in business.

Completing emergency plumbing and drainage work with the same high standards for over 30 years.

Established in 1994

People just like you, owning and operating sizeable and secure businesses, in an area they know.

35+ Franchisees

Drain Doctor is the UK's most trusted drainage and plumbing company on Trustpilot with over 6,000+ customer reviews.

5 Star on Trustpilot

Our local technicians work on the front line using the famous 14 step customer service system.

110 Local Technicians

Full & Active Members of the British Franchise Association

How it Works

No Experience Needed

The Drain Doctor franchise model has been designed so that you can build a long-term, sustainable, multi-van operation to heights of £1million+ in annual turnover.

Most importantly, due to our streamlined systems and dedicated back office support team, driven individuals can begin their Drain Doctor business without previous plumbing or drainage experience!

Upon joining Drain Doctor, you will begin our Sure-Start programme which ensures you are fully prepared for launch which includes our ten-day in-house training course at Drain Doctor HQ.

Your Role

As a Drain Doctor franchise owner, you will not be ‘on the tools’ yourself. Instead, you will responsible for leading and motivating your team of plumbing and drainage technicians and facilitating consistent growth within your local territory.

But you won’t be out in the field on your own. Our dedicated franchise support team will be with you every step of the way, guiding you on the decisions you make within your business and helping you plan for growth. As a Drain Doctor busines owner, you can expect to be in control of:

  • Recruiting Staff
  • Leading Your Team
  • Controlling Your Finances
  • Implementing Local Marketing
  • Driving Revenue Growth
  • Delivering Outstanding Customer Service

Providing Essential Services to Some of the UK's Biggest Brands

As a long-established brand, we hold a number of major corporate accounts. These national companies commission work to be completed by you and the rest of the Drain Doctor franchise network. Enjoy the benefit of working with some of the UK's biggest brands from your first day in business.

Contact Jackie Roberts

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Why Start a Drain Doctor Business?

Let’s face it, the idea of starting a drainage and plumbing business might not be the most appealing to those outside of the industry. But there’s a reason why our determined franchise owners have decided to enter an industry with high earning potential and unwavering demand for services…

  • You are the business owner, in full control of your schedule
  • Franchisees work close to home, seeing more of their families
  • Benefit from a reputation for excellence from day one
  • Join a recession-resistant industry with unwavering demand
  • Receive full training and dedicated franchise support
  • Enjoy the financial rewards a £1million business offers

Investment & Earning Potential

Top performing Drain Doctor franchise owners are reporting turnover levels in excess of £1,000,000 per annum with one current franchise owner having hit the £3,000,000 mark in 2023, within their exclusive territory. We would expect an established office to achieve net profits (before franchise owner earnings and finance costs) of c.15-20%.

With the scalability that the Drain Doctor business model offers, you can finally earn money that reflects the work you put in. With the help of our team, you will grow your business steadily acquiring new vehicles, technicians, and office space as your workload increases.

The Drain Doctor franchise fee is £35,000+VAT. As a new franchise owner starting from scratch, your total investment, including working capital, will be £85,000.

We have a strong working relationship with our finance partners, who have reviewed our business model and awarded us the highest level of finance available to new franchise owners. This means that you could secure bank funding for up to 70% of your investment.

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Join the Franchise Owners Firmly in Control of Their Future

Drain Doctor franchisees are people just like you, from a range of different backgrounds and professions. It is rare that a Drain Doctor franchise owner had any plumbing and drainage experience before joining the brand, however all of them were attracted to the proven, recession resistant franchise model that Drain Doctor offers.

Read their stories below…

Drain Doctor – Franchisee of The Year

From the very beginning, Benjamin Binns has shown an unwavering determination to succeed, consistently maintaining high standards across every area of his business.

Benjamin Binns

Drain Doctor Franchisee of The Year

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The key to our success is people

We’re very much a people business. We place a great deal of emphasis on recruiting good people and keeping them motivated and engaged.

Paul Simpson

Drain Doctor Anglia

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I always wanted to have my own business

I always wanted to have my own business and to be able to manage my own time, also to put my dedication and effort into something that is mine and my family’s. As a single father of two little ones, I needed something that meant I could manage my work-life balance.

Ricardo Kons

Drain Doctor Reading

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Richard Elliott Drain Doctor Derby Grey Background

Ex-serviceman Joins Drain Doctor

As an ex-squaddie, my life makes sense when there are systems, processes and checks in place to ensure the best results are achieved. Franchising gives me these things as a turnkey solution and so help shorten my route to success, by not having to build these systems, processes and checks myself.

Richard Elliott

Drain Doctor Derby

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Adam Thomson Drain Doctor Franchise Owner by Van

From Teaching Economics To Delivering An Essential Service

Drain Doctor appealed to me because it is an instantly recognisable brand, with decades of hard work invested in its reputation for professionalism and integrity. I wanted to bring this service to Central Scotland, where it had not previously been represented

Adam Thomson

Drain Doctor Mid Scotland

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Two Drain Doctor franchisees smiling, looking at the camera in an office

I can take more holidays!

I was made aware of a business that was for sale, I looked at the figures and it seem financially sound and I liked the idea of having the back up of a franchise network given we had no experience of plumbing or drainage…

Rob & Sam Simpson

Drain Doctor Anglia

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One Drain Doctor franchisee smiling, looking at the camera in an office

Launched in January, COVID in March, Flying in October!

Ben joined Drain Doctor in January 2020 having seen the recession proof nature of the business. Little did he know that foresight would come in handy when COVID-19 arrived in March!

Benjamin Binns

Drain Doctor Bradford

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Two Drain Doctor franchisees smiling, looking at the camera in an office

Drain Doctor’s approach to business was in line with our thinking

Ian & Fiona were looking for a change. They both wanted a new challenge, the chance to earn a decent salary but most importantly, to be in charge of their own future.

Ian & Fiona Robinson

Drain Doctor London Central

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Two Drain Doctor franchisees smiling, looking at the camera in an office

We have a better car and live in a much larger home

Jon and Lisa Parker are the husband and wife team behind Drain Doctor Oxford. They started their business in March 2012, after a wake-up call encouraged them to take the plunge into business ownership…

Jon & Lisa Parker

Drain Doctor Oxford

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Available Opportunities

Drain Doctor is a mature franchise network that has steadily grown over the last 30 years. There are now just a handful of exclusive territories left. Check if your franchise area is available today and register your interest before it’s too late.

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Available inScotland

  • Edinburgh
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Available inNorth West

  • Cheshire
  • Stockport
  • Manchester South & Crewe
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Available inNorth East

  • Teeside & Darlington
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Available inYorkshire & the Humber

  • Sheffield
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Available inEast Midlands

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Available inWest Midlands

  • Rugby
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Available inWales

  • Newport & Mid Wales
  • Swansea & Pembrokeshire
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Available inEast of England

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Available inSouth East

  • Dartford & Gravesend
  • Leatherhead
  • Tunbridge Wells
  • Southampton
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Available inSouth West

  • Wiltshire & Yeovil
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Available inLondon & Surrounding

  • Uxbridge & Heathrow
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Available inNorthern Ireland

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