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Holiday Park Blocked Drain Repair

Drainage for holiday parks isn't standard commercial work. High turnover, shared facilities, seasonal spikes, and off-mains systems create pressure points that fail at the worst possible time, costing you bookings, reviews, and revenue.

Clear Stream Drainage Solutions provides dedicated support for holiday parks, caravan parks, campsites, and glamping sites across Cornwall and Devon.

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    Why Holiday Parks Need Specialist Drainage Support

    Holiday parks operate on a completely different cycle to most commercial properties. From Easter through October, guest numbers can surge from a handful of off-season visitors to full capacity almost overnight, and the drainage infrastructure beneath every shower block, amenity building, and commercial kitchen has to keep up.

    Many parks weren't built for the loads they now carry. Ageing pipework, undersized septic tanks, and shared drainage runs serving static caravans, touring pitches, cottages, and glamping pods all create points of weakness, and a failure anywhere can affect the entire site.

    The risks are real and costly:

    • Blocked communal drains on changeover day disrupt arrivals and generate complaints
    • A failing sewage treatment plant in August means cancellations and negative reviews
    • Non-compliant off-mains drainage can trigger enforcement action and fines
    • Repeated emergency callouts eat into margins that planned maintenance would protect

    Our Drainage Services for Holiday Parks and Leisure Sites

    Clear Stream offers a full range of drainage services built around the specific demands of holiday parks and leisure sites across Cornwall and Devon. From emergency callouts to planned year-round maintenance, every service is designed to minimise disruption to your guests and keep your site operating smoothly.

    Emergency Drain Unblocking

    Blocked drains are the most common drainage issue on holiday parks, especially during changeover days and peak occupancy weekends. When a shower block backs up on a Saturday morning in August, you need an engineer on site fast, not next week.

    Clear Stream provides 24/7 emergency drain unblocking using high-pressure jetting to clear blockages quickly and with minimal disruption to guests. Our vans arrive fully equipped, so there’s no waiting around for parts or return visits.

    Drainage emergency in your park? Call 01872 222555 now.

    For more detail on our approach, visit our drain unblocking page.

    CCTV Drain Surveys

    A pre-season CCTV drain survey is one of the smartest investments a park operator can make. Our engineers inspect your drainage network before guests arrive, identifying problems while they're still manageable:

    • Cracked or damaged pipes
    • Root ingress restricting flow
    • Blockage buildup in shared drainage runs
    • Collapsed sections requiring repair

    Every survey comes with a detailed report your management team can use for budgeting, maintenance planning, or insurance claims. Surveys are also essential for new site acquisitions or planning applications where drainage condition data is required.

    Learn more about our CCTV drain surveys.

    Image of the CCTV drain survey screen during a drainage survey

    Commercial Drain Jetting Services in Cornwall

    Many holiday parks have ageing pipework that needs repair but can’t afford the disruption of excavation. Digging up pitches, landscaping, and guest access routes mid-season isn’t an option.

    No-dig drain relining repairs damaged pipes from the inside without breaking ground. It’s faster, less disruptive, and all work is backed by our 5-year guarantee. For park operators, it means essential repairs completed with minimal impact on guests or site operations.

    Find out more about drain relining.

    Septic Tank and Cesspit Maintenance

    Many holiday parks across Cornwall and Devon operate off-mains drainage, relying on septic tanks, cesspits, or sewage treatment plants. These systems need regular emptying, inspection, and maintenance to stay compliant and functional, particularly under the heavy seasonal load of a busy park.

    General binding rules require that off-mains systems are properly maintained and not causing pollution. Clear Stream provides scheduled servicing tailored to your site's capacity and seasonal demand, so compliance is handled and nothing gets missed.

    Visit our septic tank maintenance page for more information.

    Pipe Descaling

    Hard water areas across Cornwall and Devon cause limescale buildup that gradually restricts flow. On established holiday parks with older pipe networks, this is a common issue that worsens over time.

    Pipe descaling restores full capacity and extends the lifespan of your existing pipework, avoiding the cost of premature replacement.

    Learn more about our pipe descaling service.

    Planned Drainage Maintenance for Holiday Parks

    This is where proactive park operators gain the biggest advantage. A tailored drainage maintenance plan built around your park's calendar means problems are caught and resolved before they affect guests.

    A typical plan includes:

    • Pre-season inspections to identify and fix issues before opening
    • Mid-season check-ins to keep high-use systems performing under load
    • Post-season deep cleans to clear the network and prepare for winter

    Maintenance plans can cover every drainage touchpoint on your site: pitch drainage, communal facilities, grease traps from commercial kitchens, surface water systems, and septic tanks or treatment plants.

    Scheduled maintenance costs a fraction of emergency callouts, protects the guest experience, and extends the life of your drainage infrastructure.

    Talk to us about a maintenance plan tailored to your park. Call 01872 222555 or request a quote.

    Types of Leisure Sites We Work With

    Clear Stream provides drainage services across the full range of leisure and holiday accommodation sites in Cornwall and Devon. Every site type brings different drainage requirements, and our engineers have experience working with all of them.

    Large parks with permanent pitch connections, shared drainage runs, and high-capacity amenity blocks. Drainage networks on these sites are extensive and require regular maintenance to handle seasonal demand.

    Variable occupancy means drainage systems need to cope with unpredictable loads. Pitch drainage, waste disposal points, and shared facilities all require reliable upkeep.

    Simpler drainage setups, but communal shower blocks and toilet facilities still handle heavy use during peak months. Surface water drainage is often a key concern on rural sites.

    Often developed on land with limited existing drainage infrastructure. Many glamping sites rely on off-mains systems or temporary setups that need specialist attention to remain compliant and functional.

    Multiple self-catering units sharing drainage connections and, in many cases, a single septic tank or treatment plant. Blockages in one property can quickly affect neighbouring units

     Individual properties with high guest turnover and frequent misuse of drainage systems. Regular inspection and maintenance prevents recurring callout costs.

    Why Holiday Park Operators Choose Clear Stream

    Holiday park managers need a drainage partner they can count on, especially when problems hit during peak season. Here's why operators across Cornwall and Devon trust Clear Stream.

    • 24/7 Emergency Response with a 1-2 Hour Rapid Response Window
    • No Call-Out Fees
    • Fixed Transparent Pricing with No Hidden Charges
    • 5-Year Guarantee on All Repairs
    • Local Team Based in Falmouth
    • Minimal Disruption to Guests
    • Five-Star Google Reviews

    See what our clients say on our testimonials page, or learn more about us.

    Areas We Cover Across Cornwall and Devon

    Clear Stream is based in Falmouth and provides drainage services to holiday parks, caravan sites, campsites, and glamping sites across Cornwall and Devon.

    In Cornwall, we cover Newquay, Padstow, St Ives, Looe, Falmouth, Penzance, St Austell, Bodmin, Truro, Camborne, Callington, and Bude.

    Our local team and fully equipped vans can reach most holiday parks across both counties within a short response window, including 24/7 emergency callouts.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Most holiday parks require a combination of emergency drain unblocking, CCTV drain surveys, septic tank maintenance, drain relining, pipe descaling, and planned maintenance. The exact requirements depend on site size, age of infrastructure, and accommodation type.

    At a minimum, we recommend a pre-season inspection and a post-season deep clean. Larger parks or sites with commercial kitchens benefit from mid-season check-ins as well. A tailored maintenance plan is the most cost-effective way to stay on top of it.

    The most common causes are guest misuse (wipes, grease, foreign objects), seasonal debris like leaves and soil runoff, root ingress into ageing pipes, and systems becoming overwhelmed during peak occupancy. Clear Stream fixes and prevents these issues through reactive and planned services.

    Yes. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year across Cornwall and Devon. Our engineers respond within a 1-2 hour window, vans arrive fully equipped, and there are no call-out fees.

    Every job is quoted at a fixed price before work begins, with no call-out fees and no hidden charges. Costs vary depending on the service and site, but you'll always know exactly what you're paying before we start. Get a free, no-obligation quote.

    Most holiday parks require a combination of emergency drain unblocking, CCTV drain surveys, septic tank maintenance, drain relining, pipe descaling, and planned maintenance. The exact requirements depend on site size, age of infrastructure, and accommodation type.

    At a minimum, we recommend a pre-season inspection and a post-season deep clean. Larger parks or sites with commercial kitchens benefit from mid-season check-ins as well. A tailored maintenance plan is the most cost-effective way to stay on top of it.

    The most common causes are guest misuse (wipes, grease, foreign objects), seasonal debris like leaves and soil runoff, root ingress into ageing pipes, and systems becoming overwhelmed during peak occupancy. Clear Stream fixes and prevents these issues through reactive and planned services.

    Yes. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year across Cornwall and Devon. Our engineers respond within a 1-2 hour window, vans arrive fully equipped, and there are no call-out fees.

    Every job is quoted at a fixed price before work begins, with no call-out fees and no hidden charges. Costs vary depending on the service and site, but you'll always know exactly what you're paying before we start. Get a free, no-obligation quote.

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      Faultless from start to finish. I contacted the company in the morning and within hours, Josh arrived. This was a problem that others had been out to but couldn't fix and yet on the same day, Josh had identified the problem and fixed it. Ontop of this, it was down to the care and diligence of Josh that what was initially thought to be a bigger problem, was able to be dealt with on the same day. I can sometimes feel uneasy when others are doing jobs in the house but this was not the case with Josh who was extremely professional, courteous and a pleasure to have in the house. I would not only recommend Josh but think that anyone would be crazy to go elsewhere. Thank you.
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      Friendly and super helpful, highly recommend!
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      Amazing here with in 2 hours job done took all the pressure and worry out of manhole cover lifting with sewage thank you josh
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      Josh was polite and knowledgeable and dedicated to the task. He successfully identified a cracked pipe and unblocked another waste pipe. All in all a top bloke and a top job
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      Josh was fantastically efficient, attending our blocked drain within 24 hours and clearing it out. He was also able to use his camera to check the integrity of the pipe and cause of the blockage. 10/10 would recommend!
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      Josh & Logan were great, cleared my blocked drain with the minimum of fuss and in super quick time. Not easy given that there is no access to the back of my house as it's mid-terraced and everything had to come through the house. Would definitely recommend.
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      Excellent fast service. Very polite and professional.
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      I recently used Clear Stream for a problem with a septic tank and could not recommend them more highly. From the initial call out onwards they were knowledgeable, professional, helpful and conscientious. They originally attended as an emergency call out. Despite it being the May bank holiday they arrived within an hour and charged a really reasonable price for an emergency service. When it became clear that the problem was significant and we would need a new tank they installed a temporary fix then provided a detailed quotation for the major works, including answering insurers’ questions. The new tank was installed over a two day period in which they work really efficiently, while keeping me updated and informed about every stage. The guarantees for their work are reassuring and they made a stressful situation so much easier. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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      Josh - what a superstar. The only reason I haven’t given 5 stars is … I will have to pay the bill. Josh really put me at ease. I have been stressing about the blocked drain for two weeks. He got on with the job. Kept me advised all the way through the work. Would definitely recommend him. THANK YOU JOSH!!!
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      Have had Josh over a few times now, for different reasons and are very happy with his work. Good communication, trustworthy, and straight to it, knows his stuff, was happy to talk it through and explain. Gave quotes ahead of work.
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