Drainage Online

Drainage Online: drainage and guttering supplies for construction projects

Drainage Online is an online distributor based in the UK that sells underground and above-ground drainage products. The company presents itself as one of the leading online suppliers in the sector and states that it has over 25 years of experience. Its catalogue is aimed at construction professionals, DIY enthusiasts and individuals undertaking renovations or installations.

Underground drainage catalogue

The underground drainage section includes channel drainage, 110 mm and 160 mm pipes and fittings, ducting, ground protection, land drainage, manhole covers and grates, MDPE water supply pipe, as well as soakaway and geotextile systems. Specialist products such as rainwater harvesting and septic tanks are also available. Brands distributed include Marley and Fernco Couplings.

Above-ground soil and waste systems

In the above-ground section, the company sells PVC-U, aluminium, copper and cast iron guttering and downpipes, as well as balcony and floor outlets. The soil and waste catalogue includes 110 mm and 160 mm soil pipes, push-fit and solvent-weld waste systems in 32, 40 and 50 mm diameters, and Marley's dBlue Acoustic Soil Pipe range. Brands available in this section include FloPlast, Lindab, Alumasc, Brett Martin, Alutec and Marley, among others.

Brands and compatibility

Drainage Online works with leading manufacturers such as Brett Martin, FloPlast, Marley, Lindab, Alutec, Hargreaves and Flexseal. The company highlights that many of its gutters and downpipes are compatible with brands that are less widely available on the market, such as Osma, Polypipe and Hunter, and that its team can advise on compatibility and installation. The company states that it maintains relationships with its suppliers to offer competitive prices and, according to its own statement, tries to match or beat any lower price the customer finds.

Delivery and customer service

The site states that it delivers nationwide and has a distribution network to deliver orders on time and in good condition. The company has a customer service team that can be contacted by phone or email to answer questions about products or projects. At the time of analysis, the website showed an "Excellent" rating with over 70 reviews, although the platform of origin is not specified.

Offers and featured products

The offers section includes products such as 115 mm x 4 m Hi-Cap Deepflow gutter (from £15.79 inc VAT), 68 mm x 2.5 m round downpipe (from £7.21), 4 m Niagara Ogee gutter (from £17.54) and 65 mm x 2.5 m square line downpipe (from £7.67). These prices correspond to the catalogue published at the time of consultation and may vary.

Name change and redirection

The site states that the previous website is no longer operational and that the products have moved to a sister site, directplastics.com, where the same range and prices are maintained. The company operates under the general name All purpose Plastics trading as Drainage Online, with its registered address at Partnership Way, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QP. Its VAT number is GB 864 4661 00 and its company registration number is 10682325.

Location and contact

Partnership Way, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QP · Phone: 01354 700853 · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 17:00