Lanes Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Review summary

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Looking at 28 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently mention that the engineers and staff are extremely professional, polite, and thorough when resolving drainage and plumbing issues. People also appreciate that workspaces are left thoroughly clean and tidy after the repair work is successfully completed. Some reviewers were not happy with the poor communication and customer support provided by the office team. Consumers noted severe difficulties in reaching anyone by phone and consistently experienced long delays or completely unanswered emails. Others described frustrating instances where scheduled appointments were missed entirely without proper notice or follow-up assistance.

What people talk about most

Service

Customers had ambiguous experiences with service, as some reviewers praised professional plumbers and prompt... See more

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, frequently highlighting that engineers are polite,... See more

Customer service

Clients share negative opinions on customer service, frequently describing appalling experiences and... See more

Customer communications

Consumers find customer communications to be frustratingly poor, reporting that emails are ignored and phone... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Omg two amazing guys called Chris and Mark attempted to come to our house last night 10/12 road was so busy that they had to come back. kept me informed by text all the time arrived back later very p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Engineer arrived on time and promptly identified the issue with our blocked toilet. Using his camera equipment he was able to see the problem and very quickly remove the blockage. The engineer was car... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My emergency home insurance secured a plumber from Lanes to Drains to unblock my downstairs toilet. Rob the allocated plumber from Lanes to Drains was assigned to fix my issue. Rob was extremely pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lanes were the approved supplier for my insurance company. Called regarding a blocked pipe on Friday morning and, Lanes contacted me soon after, with a call out the same day. Unfortunately, Jordan tri... See more

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Company details

  1. Drainage Service
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  3. Sewage Disposal Service
  4. Sewage Treatment Plant

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Lanes Group Ltd is a leading UK provider of drainage, sewer, and maintenance services. Established in 1992, we have built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation, serving a diverse range of clients across the public and private sectors. From homeowners to large corporations and public utilities, we offer tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers. Our comprehensive range of services includes emergency drain unblocking, CCTV drain surveys, sewer rehabilitation, and large-scale infrastructure projects. We utilise cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that our work is efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly. This includes the latest no-dig techniques, which minimise disruption and reduce costs for our clients. At Lanes Group, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our highly skilled and experienced teams are trained to the highest industry standards, and we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service with every job we undertake. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year, providing peace of mind that we are always on hand when you need us. With over 2,000 employees and a network of depots across the UK, Lanes Group is perfectly positioned to respond quickly to any drainage or maintenance challenge. We are proud of our heritage and continue to lead the way in our industry, constantly striving to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results for our clients. Discover why Lanes Group is the trusted choice for drainage and maintenance services by visiting www.lanesgroup.com.


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

948 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carried out works on our site over the…

Carried out works on our site over the Bank holiday was no issues the works went smoothly

April 28, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Ian,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Drain repairs

The services and professional advise provided by the Lanes Group is of a very high quality. I would recommend them.

May 12, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Gordon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Keith, Southampton

Keith is always friendly and very helpful on the phone. Great team and a quick turnaround when needed. Thanks Lanes Group.

May 11, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Owen,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Hopefully we can get them 5 stars from you next time!

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Lanes for your drainage needs

We have been using Drains almost exclusively for the last few months and found their service and advice second to none. They have completed a number of jobs for us and have done so in a professional and timely manner. Would highly recommend

May 10, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Andy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended

Used Lanes on multiple occasions.

Fast friendly service at all times

Highly recommended.

May 5, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Paul,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top service as always

Called at 6:00 at night and had Gm guys on sight at lunchtime. Can’t ask for any better service. Thanks again.

April 27, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Al,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service.

I would like to express my thanks and gratitude for the job performed by Tom Bail on 29/04/2023, he is a friendly polite gentleman and had done an exceptionally perfect job, even cleaning all the area surrounding the drainage cap. I highly recommend Lanes for Drains!

April 29, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and Thorough Service.

Excellent and Thorough Service.
Highly Recommended.

May 3, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Graham,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service from the initial enquiry to completion

Exceptional service from the initial enquiry, through to the completed work.
I was kept updated throughout the process, Megan, Vanessa and the Admin team were extremely professional, courteous and helpful.
Phil and the team that worked on my job carried out the work efficiently and neatly.
I can highly recommend Lanes for Drains.

April 25, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Anne,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I contacted Lanes for Drains to have a Highway Drain unblocked

I contacted Lanes for Drains to have a Highway sewer jetted and CCTV surveyed, I made contact via email and had a call back the same day, once we had discussed the requirements, Lanes were on site the next day and gave me a report the same week, this was a perfectly smooth service and I received exactly what I needed, I would definitely recommend Lanes for Drains.

April 20, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blockage in bathroom

I recently had a blocked pipe in the bathroom. Lanes for Drains attended organised by my insurance company. 1st visit was not successful but a follow up the next day was followed by the team in Broxburn at short notice as I had taken the day off to get the job done. Great, courteous and cheery staff I’d definitely recommend!! Thanks very much

April 24, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Sheila,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lanes Drains tree root removal.

Lanes Drains are very efficient and they came when they said they would. They got on with the work and it would appear to be a good job and hopefully the drains are now cleared of tree roots and a manhole fitted. Dave Barton and Mark from the Manchester depot finished the job and were very pleasant and hard working as were the other men who worked on the job over the three days.

April 19, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Lynda,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a good experience

Not a good experience. Now had three visits to try & unblock a drain from a cleaners sink. Communication between the the visits was extremely poor. Communication from the guys coming to site was not good. The last visit left the cleaners sink area in a poor state & did not clean this area before leaving. The sink is still blocked & you are stating that a camera is required, of which has already been used. I am not satisfied with this service :(

April 11, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi,

Please can you send us through some further information to marketingdepartment@lanesgroup.co.uk so that we can look into this matter for you.

If you could include any job numbers that would be great.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lanes failed - too big to care!

Have a blocked drain gully. Called Thames Water as I have shared drains. Lanes were sent out on behalf of Thames. Came 24 hours after my first contact on behalf Thames. Issue identified as my problem as the blockage was in my private drain. Told to contact my insurance. I did.

Insurance informed me that a contractor will be sent within 6 hours. Lanes called to say they had been contracted by the insurance company. They can’t come out for another 48 hours as they are very busy! Ironically they were here 30 mins beforehand under the guise of Thames Water.

I called back my insurance company who apologised and stated the time delay from Lanes was not acceptable.

Metro Rod were assigned the Job instead and came out within 4 hours. I have a feeling that Lanes have gotten too big to provide a quick service and simply do not care about the end customer.

If you are assigned Lanes by your insurance company may I suggest that you refuse and ask for an alternative contractor instead if you want a quick service.

April 18, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi,

Please can you send us through some further information to marketingdepartment@lanesgroup.co.uk so that we can look into this matter for you.

If you could include any job numbers that would be great.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

Dave Barton and Mark came over after we were without a working toilet for 4 days. They cleared it quickly, (after 2 other companies couldn’t), they were friendly, professional and really helpful. Thank you!

April 13, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been using Lanes Group now for…

We've been using Lanes Group now for several years and really happy with the level of service we receive from the local team, friendly bunch and always happy to help.

April 12, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Stewart,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Work

Completed work on time and at date and time agreed. Service was excellent from start to finish

April 12, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Alan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sorted the problem quickly

Sorted the problem quickly
Great job

March 23, 2023
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Glen,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Lanes Group

Hi Shaun,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Lanes, we will pass on your review to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Lanes Group

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