How we clear it

Usually a drain snake or a high-pressure jetter does the job. If the blockage comes back, we put a camera down the pipe. That tells us whether something is broken, or the pipe just doesn't slope enough.

Prevention is easier

Don't pour frying fat down the sink, not even with hot water after it. It sets further down the pipe. Wet wipes don't dissolve either, even when the pack says 'flushable'.

Questions about drain unblocking

Can I try it myself first?

Of course. A plunger and a bucket of hot water with washing soda solve a lot. Avoid harsh drain cleaners, they damage old pipes.

Who pays if the blockage is in the sewer?

If the problem is beyond your property boundary, the council is responsible. The camera shows us where it is, and we'll tell you honestly.

Toilet blocked on a Sunday morning with family visiting. Told the price up front, sorted in twenty minutes. Exactly what you want.

Fatima A.Schalkwijk · Drain unblocking · September 2025

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