Drain Doctor Appoints New Managing Director

Drain Doctor, the UK’s most trusted national drainage and plumbing company, has appointed Rick Howcroft as its new Managing Director.

Drain Doctor, the UK’s most trusted national drainage and plumbing company, has appointed Rick Howcroft as its new Managing Director.

Howcroft is determined to build on the company’s first-class service to commercial and domestic customers across the United Kingdom while driving the brand to the “next level”.

He will be responsible for managing the nationwide network of 65 locations covering England, Scotland and Wales and will also work with Drain Doctor’s Ireland team.

He takes the helm at an exciting time for the company after solving more drainage and plumbing issues for households and commercial sites over the past 12 months than any previous year.

Howcroft has an esteemed background in the home service industry and spoke about how Drain Doctor’s “unrivalled” service across the UK was the driving factor in his desire to join the organisation.

Speaking on his appointment, Howcroft said: “I am delighted to join Drain Doctor, and I look forward to working with the team as we continue our journey after another successful year.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the progressive and hard-working team at Drain Doctor, and we will continue to provide an unrivalled first-class service to all our customers.”

Drain Doctor is the largest full-service drainage and emergency service in the UK, and Howcroft expressed his desire to maintain their customer-first remit alongside a team of well-established experts.

“I am dedicated to progress the Drain Doctor brand on all fronts. We want to help our current teams reach the next level and help more customers with their problems, whether that be drain unblocking, sink or shower repairs or trouble with their toilet. We will continue to help more people over the coming years.”

Drain Doctor is an emergency plumbing, blocked drains and drain repair service that covers 65 locations across the UK. It offers a reliable, cost-effective and trustworthy 24-hour call-out service for emergencies, both domestic and commercial. Drain Doctor, a national franchise network, covers over 65 locations across the UK.