Service · Drain Cleaning
Slow-draining basins, blocked toilets, gurgling pipes and bad smells cleared with the right tools — then checked so the water runs freely again.
Overview
Blocked drains usually build up gradually. Grease, soap residue, hair, food scraps and wipes cling to the inside of waste pipes until the water slows to a trickle — and then stops altogether, often at the least convenient moment.
Shop-bought chemical cleaners can shift a minor clog, but they rarely reach the real build-up and can damage older pipes and seals. Our plumbers start by finding where the blockage sits, then choose the right method for it: plunging and trap cleaning for simple clogs, mechanical drain augers for deeper obstructions, and dismantling and flushing traps and bottle traps where debris has collected.
Once the line is clear, we run water through every fixture on that branch to make sure it drains properly and that nothing is leaking at the joints we disturbed. If the problem is caused by a pipe fault — poor slope, a collapsed section or an undersized waste — we will show you and explain the options for a permanent fix.
We finish with practical advice for your household so the same drain does not block again next month.
Not sure? Describe what you are seeing and we will advise before you book.
Our approach
We check which fixtures are affected to tell whether the problem sits in one trap or further along a shared waste line.
Plunging, trap cleaning or mechanical augering — we use the gentlest method that will actually clear the obstruction.
Debris is removed, traps are cleaned and resealed, and the line is flushed with plenty of water.
Every fixture is run and checked for leaks, and we explain what caused the blockage and how to avoid it.
Common questions
Straight answers to the questions customers ask us most about this service.
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