The cost to clear a blocked drain will depend on the drain type, the blockage type and how easy it is to get to. The earlier you let us know, the easier it will be to remove the blockage. Industry prices on average state you can expect to pay between £80 to £100 plus VAT for a straightforward unblocking of a domestic sink, bath or toilet, depending on the severity of the blockage.

According to building regulations, a septic tank must be situated a minimum of 7m from ‘any habitable parts of buildings, and preferably downslope’. Other requirements state that where a septic tank must be emptied by a tanker, the septic tank should be located within 30m of a vehicle access ‘provided that the invert level of the septic tank is no more than 3m below the level of the vehicle access’. The tank should also be located where there is a clear route to a hose pipe, allowing the tank to be safely and thoroughly cleaned.

All too often, blocked drains can be easily prevented. Things like food grease, coffee grounds and wipes can cause drain blockages and other issues. Be extra careful about what you’re putting into your drains. Here are a few things to think about. Pour cooking grease into a container and throw in the bin. Throw coffee grounds in the compost. Throw baby wipes, sanitary towels and tampons in the bin. Only flush toilet paper. Use a plug screen or drain cover to stop hair and soap scum getting through. Flush your drains weekly with baking soda or vinegar followed by boiling water.

We would recommend having a drainage survey performed before you buy a house. This will clearly identify any existing problems and avoid potential repairs in the future.

A CCTV drain survey is a detailed look into your drainage system, using specialist drain survey equipment. The drain camera is fed into your drainage system, which then feeds back CCTV footage back to a monitor at surface level, so a drainage system, which then feeds back CCTV footage back to a monitor at surface level, so a drainage engineer can fully assess the state of your drains. This recording is documented and saved, so that any findings are confirmed and recommendations can be made accordingly.

The engineer will put together a map / drawing to detail the full drainage layout to make sense of the report.

If you are frequently getting blocked drains and constantly paying for unblocking costs then a CCTV drain survey would discover exactly why it keeps happening in your drainage system. You will then receive a full survey report and video showing the insides of your system and recommendations on resolving the issue.

Preventative maintenance is having your main sewer line cleaned on a regular basis before it becomes an emergency. Not only does it prevent sewage from backing up into your home but it also prolongs the life of your main sewer pipe. If roots penetrate the wall of the pipe through tiny fractures, they eventually can turn the fractures into cracks. Preventive maintenance and main line cleaning will keep those roots cut, slowing down the deterioration of the pipe or building up in dips in the line.

Yes, we can come out 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Someone will always pick up the phone whether it is an evening, weekend or bank holiday. If it’s an emergency blocked drain that cannot wait any longer, one of our drain engineers will attend.

Blocked pipes and clogged drains will start as a minor issue, but a clogged drain emergency can happen quickly if it isn’t addressed and repaired early. A clogged drain slows water draining, corrodes water pipe, and causes flooding and sewage back up.

When your drain begins draining slowly or not at all you should call a regular plumber to address the situation before it gets worse. If you wait and notice your drain starts to back up and water starts filling your sink, you need to contact an emergency plumber.