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30+ Years of Professional Drainage Services Across Yorkshire

Here at Alternative Drainage Company Ltd, we are proud to have provided a high level of drainage expertise across Yorkshire and surrounding areas over the last 30+ years. Based in Ossett, West Yorkshire, we serve customers throughout the region.

Renowned for fast and reliable 24/7 emergency drainage service covering both Commercial and Domestic customers across Yorkshire, including Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, and surrounding areas.

We provide comprehensive drain unblocking services, CCTV drain surveys, jet vac services, and drain repairs to homes and businesses throughout Yorkshire. Our experienced team uses the latest equipment and techniques to solve drainage problems quickly and efficiently.

Our Expert Team

Our management team has extensive expertise in the drainage industry, with over 100 combined years of experience. We operate with a skilled team of engineers who have gained extensive knowledge from long careers within the drainage service field.

Senior Engineer Nigel Jackson

Joined in 2003 • 20+ years experience

Nigel brings over two decades of expertise in drainage systems, specializing in complex commercial and industrial drainage solutions.

Engineer Declan Hall

HGV Class 2 Certified • Specialist in commercial drainage

Declan is a qualified HGV driver and drainage specialist, bringing technical expertise to large-scale commercial projects across Yorkshire.

All our engineers are fully qualified and continuously trained to maintain the highest industry standards. We are proud members of the National Sewerage Association, demonstrating our commitment to professional excellence and industry best practices.

Accreditations & Training

Since we established in the 1980s, we have worked hard to obtain the drainage industry standard accreditations and qualifications.

The following information is an overview of our Licences, Accreditations, Memberships, Qualifications and Insurance policies.

Our Certifications & Accreditations

Fully certified and accredited for your peace of mind

DBS Checked Badge
High Pressure Certified Badge
Regional Partner Badge
Confined Space Trained Badge
CSCS Badge

Certifications & Compliance

We maintain the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and compliance. All our certifications and policies are available for your review.

Insurance Certificate

Fully insured for your peace of mind

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Waste Carriers Licence

Licensed waste carrier

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Health & Safety Policy

Committed to safety standards

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Our History

1989

Alternative Drainage Co Established

1994

We purchased our first Gully Sucker Tanker Unit

1997

Jayne and Sean purchased Alternative Drainage

2003

Senior Engineer Nigel Jackson joined Alternative Drainage

2004

Our new Scania Jet Vac Tanker Unit was built

2005

Our head office moved to Ossett

2006

We purchased our first CCTV Van Unit

2008

We purchased a 7.5 tonne Iveco Jet Vac Tanker Unit

2011

Alternative Drainage Joined The National Sewerage Association

2016

Our new DAF Jet Vac Tanker Unit was built

2016

We attended the Tankex event with GK&N and our newly built Jet Vac Tanker Unit

2019

Engineer Declan Hall passed his HGV Class 2 Test

2020

We purchased a new Van Pack Unit

2020

We Invested in a new Proteus CCTV unit

2022

We purchased a new Van Pack Unit

2022

Our new MAN Jet Vac Tanker Unit was built

2023

Directors Sean & Jayne Boswell retired from the business

2023

Daniel & Yana Pearson purchased Alternative Drainage

2023

We purchased a Ricom Jet Vac Tanker Unit

2025

We Became regional partners Huddersfield Town Football Club.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Emergency Drainage Services?

Our experienced team is available 24/7 to help with any drainage emergency across Yorkshire. Contact us today for fast, professional service.

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