Internal drain unblocking clears blockages inside your home, from sinks and baths to where pipes leave the building. Everyday hair, soap, food waste, grease, and wipes build up inside these pipes over time. Since these pipes run through walls and floors, finding a blockage isn't always easy without the right tools. We work with care around your home, protect your floors, and clean up fully once done.
We check which fixtures have a problem, since this shows whether the blockage sits in one trap or a shared pipe. This narrows down where to focus our work first.
We clear the blockage using drain rods, a powered snake, or micro-jetting, depending on the pipe. Since some traps sit right under a fixture, we may remove and clean the whole part.
We flush the cleared pipe by running water from every fixture at once. Since this shows up any hidden blockage, it confirms the pipe runs clear all the way.
We refit any access panels or traps and wipe down all surfaces we've used. Since every fixture matters, we check each one drains freely before we finish.
The cost of internal drain unblocking depends on whether it's a single-fixture clog or a shared pipe run. A shared run often needs a camera to check it properly. However, there's no call-out fee. The engineer confirms the fixed price before starting any work.
When more than one fixture blocks at once, the blockage almost certainly sits in a shared pipe. This is common in older homes, since several fixtures often join one pipe run before it leaves the building.
Yes, a blocked drain can make pipe joints leak or waste traps overflow and back up. Persistent dampness from these slow leaks can damage plaster, flooring, and joinery. Since problems worsen over time, fixing a blockage promptly limits the risk of further water damage.
In most cases, no, since we use existing access points such as trap fittings, clean-out plugs, and inspection points. On rare occasions where pipes are hard to reach, we discuss access options with you first.
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