What causes a blocked drain?
Usually grease, hair, wipes, or tree roots, and sometimes a damaged or sagging pipe. We find the cause before we quote a fix.
- Grease and fat
- Hair and soap
- Wipes
- Tree roots
- Damaged pipes
For a recurring or stubborn blockage, we run a CCTV drain camera so we can see what is going on rather than guess at it.
Once we know the cause, we tell you honestly whether it is a quick clear or something that needs a repair.
How do you stop it coming back?
Once it is clear, we explain what caused it and what will keep it clear, from simple habits to a camera check or a targeted repair.
Most blockages are avoidable with a few small changes to what goes down the drain. Where a pipe is damaged or root-affected, we set out the repair options so you can decide.
If a blockage is causing an overflow right now, call us and see our contact page for the quickest way to reach us.
FAQ
Common blocked drain questions
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