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The Drain Surgeon

PlumberMbombela3.68 reviews · 1 independent public source
Trust Score
31out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 3.6 from 8 reviews

Worth checking: Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB)

How this score is worked out
Rating3.6 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say18.3 of 65.6
Independent checks12.5 of 18.8
Track record0 of 15.6
See the independent checks
  • Licences and credentials0 of 6.3
  • Ways to reach them12.5 of 12.5

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What customers say

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3.6out of 5
8 reviews in public evidence
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About

The Drain Surgeon offers 24 hour emergency plumbing services, specializing in blocked drains, geyser repairs, and leak detection.

Services they list

Blocked DrainsBurst PipesGeyser Repairs and ReplacementsLeak DetectionPlumbing Repairs and FittingsSeptic Tanks and French Drains

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself

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  • Emergency availability: 24 Hour

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Plumbing in South Africa should be done by a PIRB-registered plumber. Only they can issue the plumbing Certificate of Compliance the SANS standards require. Check they're on the PIRB register before you hire; it's free.

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Agree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemised quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
Gas and boiler work is a separate, regulated trade, not general plumbing. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance is specifically registered to do gas work, and ask to see that registration before they start.

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Common questions about The Drain Surgeon

Is The Drain Surgeon a legitimate business?

The Drain Surgeon has 8 independent public reviews, rated 3.6 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about The Drain Surgeon?

The Drain Surgeon has 8 public reviews, averaging 3.6 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know The Drain Surgeon's reviews are genuine?

The Drain Surgeon's 8 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

What does The Drain Surgeon specialise in?

The Drain Surgeon lists specialist services including Blocked Drains, Burst Pipes, Geyser Repairs and Replacements, Leak Detection, Plumbing Repairs and Fittings, Septic Tanks and French Drains. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

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