Broughty Ferry is in the Dundee City Council area, not Angus. A blocked drain there is either your own pipe or a Scottish Water sewer. Check that first, since it decides who pays, then ask for a written quote.
The request form on this page accepts messages 24/7. Mark your request urgent if water is rising, since that helps the engineer decide what to do first. Then use the questions below when the engineer replies.
Broughty Ferry sits on the north bank of the Tay estuary, east of Dundee city centre. It is part of Dundee City, so Dundee City Council is the council for the area, although the Angus Council area begins to the east. If you rent a council house there, report blocked or defective drains to the council. Dundee City Council says to use its Customer Service Team or any Housing Office.
If you own your home, Citizens Advice Scotland says you look after the household pipes up to the public sewer, while Scottish Water looks after the public sewer itself.
If you want the background first, read about how drains get blocked and cleared. If a sink drains slowly or gurgles, read about the warning signs of a blocked drain.
A blocked drain is easy to spot, but a cracked pipe can sit hidden for years. Therefore, buyers often ask for a camera check before they commit. A CCTV drain survey shows the inside of the pipes on camera. Ask for the footage and a written report, since both help you negotiate or plan repairs.
For a buyer, a pre-purchase drain survey is the usual route. Ask the engineer what the price includes, because some quotes cover the inspection and report only.
| Survey | Typical UK range | Price guide |
|---|---|---|
| Home drain survey | £100 to £300 | less.co.uk |
| Home drain survey, wider range | £90 to £500, average about £250 | MyJobQuote |
| Pre-purchase survey | £250 to £350 | MyJobQuote |
Section 59 of the Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968 says a drain serves one building. However, a pipe that serves more than one property is usually a sewer. Where neighbours share a pipe inside one boundary, Citizens Advice Scotland says they are jointly responsible. The title deeds usually say how to split the cost, so read them before you pay.
A pipe that leaves the boundary becomes a public sewer, says Scottish Water. As a result, you should report the fault to Scottish Water as well as sending a request.
Dundee is next door, so the council advice on blocked drains in Dundee applies to both. Further east along the coast, drain advice for Monifieth covers a town that falls under Angus Council, since the council area changes there. Across the Tay, Tayport falls under Fife Council. See all the drainage services listed for every service.
Broughty Ferry is in Dundee City, so Dundee City Council is the council for the area. The towns of Monifieth and Carnoustie to the east are in Angus. This matters because it decides where you report a council housing repair.
It depends on the pipe. Owners look after the drain that serves their own home, while Scottish Water looks after the public sewer. Council tenants report blocked drains to Dundee City Council.
A survey can show cracks, roots and collapsed sections before you commit. MyJobQuote lists pre-purchase surveys at £250 to £350 in its UK price guide. Ask the engineer what the price includes, because some quotes cover the inspection only.
Yes, you can send a request for Broughty Ferry and nearby areas. The engineer who takes the job will confirm whether they can attend, since each engineer covers different ground. They also set the price.
This site cannot promise an arrival time, since the engineer who takes the job sets it. Mark your request urgent if sewage is coming up. Still, ask for an estimate as soon as the engineer replies.