Sewer break The Hague from Scheveningen to Ypenburg
Sewer broken in The Hague? Call 070 783 0224, also for emergencies.
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The Hague has one of the largest sewer networks in the region, with neighbourhoods from around 1900 alongside Vinex districts from after 2000. A sewer break in a townhouse in Duinoord therefore requires a different approach than a break in a garden in Ypenburg. We first find out where it is, and whether it's yours or the municipality's.
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Who is responsible in The Hague?
What the municipality of The Hague says
If there's a blockage or fracture on your own property, you call a plumber yourself, or the property owner if you rent. The plumber determines whether the problem is on your property or in the municipality's section. Repairs on your own property are paid for by you or the landlord. If it's in the public sewer, a plumber is not allowed to fix it themselves: you report that to the municipality via the online form or 14070, and the municipality pays for that repair.
Please note: according to the municipality, The Hague does not reimburse the costs of a video inspection. A camera inspection is therefore also in The Hague primarily an investment in certainty: you know where the break is and who is responsible.
Source: denhaag.nl: sewer blocked, what you can do (accessed 26 October 2026). Rules may change; check with the municipality if in doubt.
The municipality's connection conditions state that the connection pipe from the municipality continues approximately 30 to 50 centimetres beyond the property boundary. That's usually where your section begins. In our report we record how many metres from the façade the fracture is located, so the discussion about 'who owns this section' remains brief.
Old and new neighbourhoods, different sewers
The Hague's sewer system is approximately 1,400 kilometres long, with around 30,000 inspection manholes (figures from the municipality). Most new neighbourhoods have a separate system: rainwater and wastewater run through separate pipes. In the older city they often still run together through one pipe.
We notice this when there's a break. In neighbourhoods such as Zeeheldenkwartier, Duinoord and Statenkwartier, we often still find older connections under houses from around 1900, sometimes made of stoneware or cast iron. These become brittle or rust from the inside. In such cases, replacing a longer section is often wiser than a one-off repair. In Leidschenveen (1990s) and Ypenburg (built from the late 1990s onwards), PVC pipes are installed; there we're more likely to see a dislodged coupling or damage from excavation work than a deteriorated pipe.
Source: denhaag.nl: how the sewer works (accessed 26 October 2026). Regulations may change; check with the municipality if in doubt.
How we tackle a sewer fracture in The Hague
- Call or WhatsApp. You tell us what you see. A photo of the subsidence, the manhole or the crawl space helps us assess what's needed.
- Camera inspection. We go into the pipe with the camera and determine with metre counter and transmitter where the fracture is and whether it's on your property or in the public section.
- Clarity about who is responsible. If the problem is on the municipality's side, we'll tell you and you'll receive the footage for your report.
- Price upfront and repair. If it's on your property, you'll receive a price and we'll carry out targeted repairs. Afterwards we check the result with the camera.
What we pay attention to in The Hague
- Trees in the street: in avenues with old trees, such as in the Bomen- and Bloemenbuurt, roots often grow towards the joints of old connections.
- Dune sand near the coast: in Scheveningen and Duindorp, loose sand easily washes into a broken pipe. This quickly causes a recurring blockage.
- Ground-floor flats and tenement blocks: in Escamp, Laak and Segbroek, several homes often share a connection. In that case, the owners' association (VvE) or landlord is usually the client.
- Parking and accessibility: in the city centre we plan the work so that the van can be parked nearby; for repairs under the pavement, notification to the municipality is sometimes required.
Only looking for unblocking? See drain unblocking The Hague or the districts Escamp, Segbroek, Scheveningen and Ypenburg.
What does repairing a sewer fracture in The Hague cost?
We work throughout the region with the same price list. So for the work itself you pay the same in The Hague as elsewhere.
| Item | Excl. VAT | Incl. 21% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Camera inspection sewer drain (images + location of the fracture) | € 225 | € 272,25 |
| Smoke inspection of sewerage, including report | € 185,95 – € 268,60 | € 225 – € 325,01 |
| Replace short section of 75 mm sewer | € 203,31 | € 246,01 |
| Repair 125 mm drain pipe | € 310 | € 375,10 |
| Installing 110 mm PVC sewerage (crawl space or toilet) | € 239 | € 289,19 |
| Breaking/demolition work and removal for 110 mm PVC | € 589 | € 712,69 |
Guide prices from the PandFix price list (October 2026). Call-out charge is additional: €35 excl. (€42.35 incl.), emergency €65 excl. (€78.65 incl.). Evening or weekend: surcharge €80 excl. (€96.80 incl.). Materials and extra hours only by agreement. You will always hear the price before we start.
Questions about a sewer break in The Hague
Does the municipality of The Hague pay for a sewer break?
Only if the break is in the public part of the sewer. You report this to the municipality via the form or 14070. If the break is on your own land, you (or your landlord) pay for the repair. According to its own website, the municipality does not reimburse the costs of a video inspection.
Where does my sewer end and the municipality's begin?
According to The Hague's connection conditions, the connection pipe runs 30 to 50 centimetres beyond the property boundary. After the camera inspection, we state in the report how many metres from the façade the problem is located.
I rent in The Hague. Who calls the plumber?
Report a burst or blockage first to your landlord or housing association. They will call in a plumber. If you wish to engage us directly, please discuss this with your landlord first.
How quickly can you be in The Hague?
For a completely blocked drain we try to come the same day. We usually schedule an inspection for a suspected fracture within a few working days. Call 070 783 0224.
