Drains & Pipe Cleaning

If your drain becomes blocked and water is not draining properly, you may need to hire a drain cleaner. You can find a reputable drain and pipe cleaner in your local area using Yell.com. First of all, try pouring boiling water and baking soda down your drain to see if this clears the clog. Do this by pouring some boiling hot water down your clogged pipe and then following this with baking soda and vinegar in equal parts. Cover the drain with a plug, and then let this mixture activate for up to half an hour. If the pipe still won't unclog, you can use a plunger to try and force water up and down the pipe to free the blockage. If a plunger doesn't work, try a plumber's auger if you have one. If water still isn't draining away, it is likely that the drain will need to be cleaned out by a professional. Depending on the severity of the situation, drain cleaning companies offer an emergency call out service, as blocked drains can cause drain flooding in severe circumstances, which can lead to drain water flooding your home if not addressed quickly.

There are many types of drain and pipe cleaning services available, including high pressure water jetting to flush through blockages, waste water recycling, blockage removal and monitoring and surveying of drain conditions. Most companies will offer both commercial and residential drain cleaning services covering bathroom drains and kitchen drains. You can find a reputable drain cleaner in your local area using Yell.com. Drain and pipe blockages, if not correctly addressed, can cause severe pipe blockages and lead to bad smells and water not draining correctly. Having a routine drain and pipe clean every few years is a good idea to ensure that pipes and sewers are clean and functioning properly.

The average cost of unclogging and cleaning drains is £100. The job should take no more than 2 hours. If you need to unblock a sink, toilet or bath, expect to pay an average cost of £60, while cleaning an average drain will cost around £90. Drain rodding costs around £112.50, while drain jetting costs an average of £122.50. For a full system scrub, expect to pay £175. Note however that costs may increase depending on the severity of the blockage, and that a larger blockage may take more time to remove. The location of the drain may also be a factor that determines price. Those that are harder to reach may involve more specialist equipment and time, which in turn may cost more than the average price.

Unclogging a sink, toilet or bath is considered a smaller job, and usually takes around 30 minutes. Expect to pay around £62.50 for the labour involved in this type of job. If you have a larger project such as drain rodding or high-pressure water jetting that needs to be undertaken, expect the work to take around an hour to complete, at an average price of £122.50. Complete drain system clear-outs are extensive jobs, and take around 2 hours to complete, at an average price of £175. Note that if your drain is not easily accessible, it will take longer to unclog.