Professional Drain Unblocking in London
Fast, effective drain unblocking across London. Our engineers use the right method for the job — from drain rods to high-pressure jetting.
📞 Call 020 8050 8258Drain Unblocking Methods We Use
We use the most effective method for each job. A surface-level blockage and a grease-built-up sewer pipe need different approaches — our engineers assess and recommend before starting work.
Drain Rodding
Mechanical drain rods break up and push through soft blockages — ideal for straightforward cases in kitchen sinks, toilets, and shallow external drains. Quick and effective for most standard jobs.
High-Pressure Jetting
Water is pumped at high pressure through the drain, cutting through grease build-up, removing debris, and cleaning the pipe walls. More thorough than rodding and the best choice for recurring blockages. See our dedicated drain jetting London page for more detail.
Manual Clearance
For accessible waste traps, gullies, and manholes, manual clearance is sometimes the fastest approach. Our engineers carry the tools needed for same-visit resolution.
Types of Drain We Unblock
- Kitchen sinks — grease, fat, and food debris build-up
- Bathroom sinks and basins — soap scum and hair
- Showers — hair and soap accumulation in waste traps
- Toilets — wipes, hygiene products, and foreign objects
- Outside drains and gullies — leaves, debris, and silt
- Manholes and inspection chambers — build-up or root intrusion
- Soil stacks and waste pipes — scale and grease
When to Call a Professional
Some blockages respond to a plunger or drain unblocker from the supermarket — minor sink blockages at the trap, for example. But call our team when:
- The blockage hasn’t cleared after basic home remedies
- Multiple drains are slow or blocked at the same time (suggests a shared drain issue)
- There’s a bad smell from drains that doesn’t clear
- Water is backing up into baths, toilets, or showers
- An outside drain is overflowing
- The same drain keeps blocking repeatedly
Chemical drain cleaners can damage pipes if used repeatedly or incorrectly. A professional unblocking usually costs less than the damage from a delay.
Our Process
- Call us on 020 8050 8258 — describe the problem. We’ll advise on the likely cause and provide a price estimate over the phone.
- Engineer dispatched — same-day attendance in most cases. We’ll confirm an arrival window when you call.
- Assessment and unblocking — our engineer inspects the drain, selects the appropriate method, and clears the blockage.
- Explanation and advice — we tell you what caused it and how to prevent it happening again.
Areas Covered
We provide drain unblocking services across London and South London, including Croydon, Bromley, Sutton, Streatham, Beckenham, Orpington, Penge, Crystal Palace, Norbury, Mitcham, and surrounding areas.