My drain
is Blocked - what happens next
What
are the common problems
If you are going to try
to fix it yourself - click
here
Otherwise, you need to
call a drainage engineer.
What
should the drainage engineer do.
The 1st thing they should
do is work out where the blockage is - perhaps
its just a simple ubend blockage that needs
a few good strokes with a plunger and problem
solved.
More likely the problem
will be in your drains proper. The engineer
will rod the drains which in most cases
will clear the blockage and solve your problem.
What else could the drain
engineer do
Many drain cleaning companies
will recommend a cctv survey
and high pressure jetting.
In some cases both of these can be very
useful, in particular where rodding doesn't
seem to solve the problem. In many cases
these are a more profitable way of cleaning
drains.
Is that entirely necessary
If a good rodding clears
the drains then a pressure wash and cctv
survey won't necessarily be needed.
Usually the drain engineer
will be able to gauge by the flow whether
the work has been successful - maybe the
problem was over enthusiasm with the toilet
paper - have you got kids in the house?
If rodding doesn't work
then it is useful to know why the drains
won't flow, hence having a look using closed
circuit television. This will help to tell
the engineer what the problem is - perhaps
your drains are scaled
or collapsed?
If it's just a normal problem,
what will it cost?
We usually charge under
£100, which includes a 72 hours guarantee
- if the problem hasn't been properly fixed,
you will know within that time.
Most of the big drain cleaning
companies charge over £100.
Do I have to provide tea
and biscuits
If you've called us to
do the job, yes please.
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