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Drain services AmsterdamBlockages and leaks resolved quickly
A blocked toilet, a leak or a drain that keeps silting up in Amsterdam? Our drain engineers trace it, unblock and repair, usually in a single visit. Day and night, including weekends.
- Working across Amsterdam and the surrounding area
- Usually on site within 30 to 90 minutes
- To industry standards, 2-year guarantee
- Rate known in advance
Bosmans Rioolservice Amsterdam
Your drain engineer in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has one of the most varied sewer networks in the Netherlands. In the canal ring and De Pijp, drains run beneath buildings that are sometimes hundreds of years old, while IJburg and the new builds in Noord use modern plastic pipes and a separated system. Our engineers know these differences and bring the right equipment for every situation.
Whether you live in an upstairs flat in Oud-West, manage a shop on the Kalverstraat or own a family home in Nieuw-West: you call, we drive. Day and night, so your drain is flowing freely again quickly and you can get on with your day.
+31 85 200 93 27
Local knowledge
What we often come across in Amsterdam
Shared soil stacks
In Amsterdam walk-up apartment buildings, several floors share one soil stack. A blockage at the neighbours downstairs is sometimes noticed first on the upper floors. We jet the entire stack clean, so the whole building drains freely again.
Peat soil and settlement
Large parts of the city are built on peat. As the ground slowly settles, a connection to the main sewer can move out of line. With a CCTV drain survey we see exactly where it is and carry out a targeted repair.
Restaurants and grease build-up
The city centre and the area around the Zuidas are home to many restaurants and bars. Grease and starch settle in drains and grease traps. With high-pressure jetting we leave the pipe smooth and clean again.
Basements and lower ground floors
Many canal houses have a lower ground floor with a drain below street level. We check the pump and non-return valve, so your basement stays dry and fully usable.
Specialisms in Amsterdam
Drain services Amsterdam: what you can call us for
Toilet unblocking in Amsterdam
In a narrow house in the Jordaan or an upstairs flat in Bos en Lommer, the toilet drain often takes a short, steep route to the soil stack. If your toilet stays full, our engineer clears the pipe with a drain snake or high-pressure jetting and tests that the toilet flushes powerfully again. So you can get on with your day quickly.
More about toilet unblockingDrain and sink unblocking in Amsterdam
Amsterdam kitchens are often compact and the drain runs with little fall through a wooden floor to the back. Grease and food scraps easily settle there. We clean the pipe from your sink, shower or washing machine along its entire length, so the water in your home in Oost, West or Zuid drains away smoothly again.
More about drain unblockingSewer unblocking in Amsterdam
Is water standing in the shower drain of your ground-floor flat in Plan Zuid, or is the drain in the back garden in Watergraafsmeer overflowing? Then the blockage is usually in the house connection to the street. Our drain unblocking service jets the sewer through to the main sewer, so your drain in Amsterdam is clear again.
More about sewer unblockingCCTV drain survey in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam a camera inspection is often the smartest first step, especially when buying an old property or a ground-floor flat with a garden. You see live how the pipe is doing and where a connection has shifted or a root is growing in. If you wish, you receive a report with footage.
More about CCTV drain surveyLeak detection in Amsterdam
In an Amsterdam walk-up building, water from the upstairs neighbours can travel along beams and pipes and appear a few metres further on. With leak detection and a pressure test we find the real source, so the leak is repaired in the right place and in the right home. That way everyone in the building is dry again.
More about leak detectionSewer smell in Amsterdam
In older Amsterdam buildings, a sewer smell often comes from a forgotten drain, a vent that was boxed in during a renovation or a trap that dries out while you are on holiday. We trace the source precisely with the camera and a smoke test where needed, so your home smells fresh again.
More about sewer smell removalOur services in Amsterdam
What you can call us for in Amsterdam
Toilet, shower, sink or main sewer: we clear the drain with spring cable and high-pressure equipment.
Leak detection in AmsterdamWith leak detection we find the exact spot, so we only work there and your home stays tidy.
CCTV drain survey in AmsterdamYou watch the live camera feed from the pipe and see exactly what is going on: roots, settlement or a displaced joint.
Drain cleaning in AmsterdamHigh-pressure jetting removes grease, scale and sand from the inner wall, so your drain flows like new again.
Drain repair and relining in AmsterdamA new inner lining inside the existing pipe, without breaking anything out. With a ten-year guarantee on relining.
24/7 emergency service in AmsterdamDay and night, including weekends and public holidays. The nearest engineer drives straight out to you.
Service area Amsterdam
In every district of Amsterdam and the surrounding area
Our engineers drive through Amsterdam (Noord-Holland) every day. Whether you live in the centre or on the edge of town: the nearest van comes to you.
Districts of Amsterdam
- Centrum
- De Pijp
- Oud-West
- Oost
- Noord
- Nieuw-West
- Zuid
- Zuidoost
- IJburg
- Westerpark
Also in the area around Amsterdam
- Amstelveen
- Diemen
- Zaandam
- Ouder-Amstel
- Landsmeer
- Duivendrecht
City districts of Amsterdam
How we work
From phone call to free-flowing drain
We work with professional measuring equipment and a fixed, careful method. That way we find the cause precisely and repair the installation in line with the applicable industry standards.
After the repair we check everything again and you receive practical advice to keep it that way. You know in advance where you stand.
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You call, we answer straight away
An engineer or planner listens to your situation, gives practical advice right away and gives you a concrete arrival time.
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We map out the situation
Using an inspection camera, leak detection or a pressure test, we pinpoint exactly where the cause is before anything is opened up.
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Repair to standard
The engineer works with suitable materials in line with the applicable industry standards and KIWA BRL K10014.
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Clear explanation and tidy handover
Afterwards you hear what the cause was, what was done and how to keep it that way. With a two-year guarantee.
Reviews
Rated 9.7 by more than 1,123 customers
Customers particularly value the fast arrival, the clear explanation in advance and the tidy way of working. After every job you hear exactly what was done, and you get a two-year guarantee.
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Frequently asked questions about drain services in Amsterdam
Is your question not listed? Feel free to call us, we will think along with you straight away.
+31 85 200 93 27Can you park in the centre of Amsterdam?
Yes. Our engineers are used to working in the city centre and bring compact equipment that fits up narrow stairs and through tight hallways. Any parking costs are discussed with you in advance.
Do you also work for owners' associations (VvE) in Amsterdam?
Certainly. We unblock soil stacks and inspect shared drains for owners' associations in every district. On request you receive CCTV footage and a report for your property management.
Do you also cover Amsterdam-Noord and IJburg?
Yes, we cover every district of Amsterdam, from Noord and IJburg to Zuidoost and Nieuw-West, as well as surrounding towns such as Amstelveen and Diemen.
What does an emergency call-out cost?
The call-out starts from 45 euros. Work is charged per hour; the rate depends on the type of work and the time you call. You hear the rate before we drive out.
Do I get a guarantee on the work?
Yes. You get a two-year guarantee on our work and ten years on relining, plus the manufacturer's warranty on supplied materials.
Are the engineers certified?
All our engineers are VCA certified and work to KIWA BRL K10014. On request you receive CCTV footage and a report.
Contact
A drain engineer straight away in Amsterdam
For emergencies, call our 24/7 emergency line directly. For a non-urgent appointment, such as a CCTV drain survey or preventive jetting, you can also fill in the form. We will get back to you quickly.
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