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Blocked drain? We’ll get it flowing again.
Slow sinks, gurgling plugholes and an overflowing manhole all point to a blockage. We clear it with rods or high-pressure jetting and tell you what caused it.
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Quick answer
A blocked drain usually shows itself as slow-draining sinks, gurgling, bad smells or water backing up from a manhole or gully. Avoid chemical cleaners on a full blockage. Call 07718 185128 — we clear drains with rods or high-pressure water jetting, 24 hours a day across London.
When to call
Signs you need help with blocked drains
- Water draining slowly from sinks, showers or baths
- Gurgling from plugholes or the toilet
- Bad smells from drains or outside gullies
- Water rising in a manhole or backing up into the garden
- More than one fitting blocked at the same time
Our process
How we fix it
- 01
Locate
We lift covers and test fittings to find where the blockage is.
- 02
Clear
The blockage is cleared by rodding or high-pressure water jetting.
- 03
Flush
We flush the run through and check it drains freely.
- 04
Advise
You get honest advice on causes and whether any repair is needed.
Why us
What you can expect
The right tool
Rods for simple blockages, high-pressure water jetting for fat, scale and silt.
Cause, not just symptom
We tell you what caused the blockage and how to stop it coming back.
Repairs and new runs
Damaged sections repaired and new drains installed where the old run has failed.
What this service covers
- Drain unblocking
- Drain rodding
- High-pressure water jetting
- Drain cleaning
- Drain repairs
- Drain installation
- Blocked downpipes
- Gutter cleaning and repair
FAQs
Blocked drains: your questions answered
Who is responsible for a blocked drain?
Generally, drains serving only your property are your responsibility. Shared sewers and lateral drains beyond your boundary are usually the water company’s — Thames Water in most of London. We can tell you which applies once we see it.
Should I use drain unblocker chemicals?
Not on a full blockage. Chemicals rarely shift fat or debris, can damage older pipes and make the job hazardous for whoever clears it. A plunger is fine for a single sink.
What is drain jetting?
Jetting uses a high-pressure water hose to scour the inside of the drain, cutting through fat, scale, silt and debris. It clears the blockage and cleans the pipe walls so it is less likely to return.
How can I stop drains blocking again?
Keep fat, oil and grease out of sinks, use plughole strainers, and only flush toilet paper. Wet wipes — even “flushable” ones — are one of the most common causes of blocked drains in London.
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Blocked drains? Call us now.
Call us any time, day or night. We will tell you the price band for when you need us and how soon an engineer can be there.