Unblocking for kitchen and bathroom sinks. Grease, food and hair are the usual causes, so the method suits the blockage.
A blocked sink disrupts your day, whether it is in the kitchen or the bathroom. Kitchen sinks block with grease, food scraps and soap. Bathroom basins block with hair, soap scum and toothpaste.
The engineer clears the trap, then rods or jets the waste pipe if needed. Hard water scale and grease need different tools, so the method depends on the cause. The engineer also checks the outside gulley, because debris often collects there.
A good visit checks the whole waste run, not just the visible trap. As a result, the sink drains freely after the work. The engineer tests the flow before leaving.
These are common signs that you need blocked sink. If you spot one, act early, because small faults often grow.
These steps show a typical visit. However, the exact method depends on what the engineer finds on site.
The price depends on the blockage and how much work it needs. Heavy grease in a kitchen sink may need jetting, which adds to the job. Send a request online and we pass it to a local engineer, who agrees the price before starting.
Grease is the usual cause. Cooking oil sets as it cools, so it narrows the pipe bit by bit. A sink strainer helps, and so does wiping greasy pans before washing up.
Chemical cleaners may give short relief for a minor blockage. However, they can corrode old metal pipes and harm rubber seals. For a stubborn blockage, mechanical clearing is safer for your pipework.
Yes, it can. If the sink shares a pipe with other fixtures, a blockage in the shared section can slow them all down. This is common in older terraced homes.
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