Internal drain unblocking deals with blockages in the waste pipes inside your property. That includes kitchen sinks, basins, baths, showers, toilets and utility room drains. It runs through to the point where the pipe leaves the building.
Everyday materials cause these blockages. Hair, soap, food waste, grease, sanitary products and wet wipes collect inside traps and pipes. Internal pipes run through walls and under floors. Therefore a blockage is not always easy to find without specialist tools.
Our engineers carry hand rods, powered drain snakes with interchangeable heads and micro-jetting units for small pipes. They also carry compact CCTV cameras for inspection. They work carefully inside your home, protect floors and surfaces, and clean up afterwards. Our list of the warning signs of a blocked drain helps you spot trouble early.
The work on an inside drain depends on the job. A clogged sink trap is simple, yet a blockage in a shared pipe run may need a camera. Request a quote online and describe the problem; the plumber will discuss the job with you.
When more than one fixture blocks at once, the cause is almost certainly a shared waste pipe or the underground drain. It is less likely to be the individual traps. This is common in older properties, where several fixtures join one pipe run before it leaves the building.
Yes. A blocked internal drain can make water leak from pipe joints, overflow from traps or back up through fixtures. Persistent damp from slow leaks can damage plaster, flooring and joinery. Dealing with blockages promptly lowers the risk of this extra damage.
In most cases, no. Engineers reach internal drains through existing access points, such as removable trap fittings, clean-out plugs and outside chambers. On rare occasions when pipes are completely out of reach, the plumber will discuss access options with you.