Pro Blocked Drains is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year, emergency drainage company providing services for blocked drains. We have a network of local drainage experts covering the UK who can help you with your drain blockage problem.
As a homeowner, ongoing maintenance of your house and garden is a task you accept, and cleaning windows, mowing the lawn, or redecorating the lounge are all things you plan without a second thought, but there are also maintenance tasks that are not obvious they need doing and keeping your drains clear is one of these. You often only start to look for drain unblocking services when you notice a problem: maybe the shower stops draining away or the toilet overflows.
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In extreme situations, you may even see water damage staining your interior walls or a foul smell of wastewater spreading through every room of your home.
Unless you have recently had building work done in your home, it is unlikely that you will have the number of a plumber to call for help easily to hand and you will need to search out drain clearing companies nearby and will have nothing to compare with to know if the drain clearance cost is reasonable or not.
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So before you pick up the phone to call a drain jetting service or simply google drain clearing services near me, read our tips on drain clearance that you can try for yourself first.
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Oftentimes it is very easy to see what is causing the blockage in your drains. Hair may be clogging up the shower drain; soap scum may have built up around the plug hole in the sink and is catching small debris as it drains, and too much paper may have been flushed down the toilet in one go.
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In these circumstances, although it’s not the most pleasant thing to do, putting on a pair of heavy-duty gloves to protect your hands and forearms and pulling out the blockage with your hand is an easy and cost-effective method to use.
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You may need to lift the outside drain cover to be able to locate the blockage before being able to pull it out and using a metal coat hanger bent into a hook will help you to reach deeper along the pipe.
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If someone has put the wrong type of paper down the toilet or simply just too much of it, removing some may make it then possible to flush the rest away.
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Most households have these ingredients in their kitchen cupboards, so using this method is a quick solution for clearing moderate drain blockages.
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By pouring equal amounts of the soda and vinegar into the drain, you can rely on the chemical reaction that occurs when you mix them to loosen the blockage sufficiently so that the debris can be flushed away by running hot water through the system after the chemical reaction has finished. It is important to note that you should always pour the baking soda into the drain first and then the vinegar in order to maximize the chemical reaction properties.
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You should also note that the reaction is mildly caustic, and protecting your hands is important, as well as taking care to pour the vinegar directly into the drain to prevent it from tarnishing the sink plug, especially if it is made of chrome or gold plated. This method takes about 20 minutes to work and can be repeated several times until you are satisfied the water is running freely again in the drain pipe.
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A drain snake is a long flexible steel cable that is wound with a handle or attached to an electric drill for easier operation. It moves along the drain in a twisting motion, catching debris as it travels through. When you pull the drain snake back out, it removes the debris along with it. You may need to repeat the process a few times.
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DIY centers and most larger supermarkets stock commercial drain unblockers. They are all caustic, and you should take care to wear protective gloves and safety goggles to avoid any injury to yourself caused by splashes or handling the chemicals.
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You should also consider any allergies or skin complaints you may have and whether or not you have any vulnerable pets, as you may prefer to avoid handling these chemicals at all and instead call in the professionals.
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Choosing the right emergency drain unblocker solution will depend on the nature of the blockage and whether your drains return to the mains sewage system or into a soakaway, so always read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully or seek advice from the DIY center staff.
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Some common drain unblockers that are readily available are:
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Thrift T-600 Alkaline drain cleaner is activated in just a few seconds when you add it to boiling water. It does not have any odor and is available in crystal form, so is easy to use.
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Pure lye drain opener – has an odorless non-acidic formula. The strength of this formula is industry level and is suitable for plastic and chrome pipes.
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Drano Max Drain gel – is another efficient drain unblocker on the market. Its concentration is thick and helps to dissolve dirt of all kinds. If the blockage is not too stubborn, then you can use a diluted form of this unblocking gel.
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Green Gobbler – is suitable for removing blockages of all types. It has a strong formula and is caustic, so care should be taken when using it.was worth their money spent.
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Drain clearance can be dirty, smelly, and time-consuming work, especially when you are unsure what you are doing, and there is always a risk of making the situation worse. So why not call in the professionals instead?
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Pro Blocked Drains is a family-run business with over 20 years of satisfying clients with a wide range of drain clearance, drain jetting and drain repair, maintenance, and inspection services. Pro Blocked Drains is a well-known company serving customers all over the UK and with a local office in Romsey, which offers a 24-hour a day service 365 days of the year.
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As drainage professionals, we know exactly how to find the problem and have all the skills and tools to resolve it quickly and efficiently. With a fast response, fully qualified Safe-Contractor-Approved workers, no call-out fee, and excellent customer service, satisfaction is guaranteed. And all at a budget-friendly price.
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Our ethos is simple: we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy their homes free from the worry of drain problems. That’s why we offer affordable drainage repairs and cleaning services throughout Romsey and the surrounding areas. Our skilled engineers will work quickly but safely to get your drains back running smoothly again so you can get on with living your life.
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So, next time you have a blocked drain near me, call 0800 611 82 99. We’ll be pleased to help you at any time of the day or night.