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Drain blockage removal: steel sink drain strainer
Plumber30-day warranty included

Drain blockage removal

Takes about 1 hr

Standing water in the shower area or a kitchen sink that will not empty usually means hair, soap scum or grease has built up in the trap and the pipe beyond it. A verified plumber lifts the grate, clears what is in reach, then runs a hand auger down the line to break up the clog and pull it out. The drain is flushed with plenty of water to make sure it runs freely.

Allow about an hour. The job starts from the price shown on this page. If the auger cannot clear it, the pressure machine is an add-on, priced and agreed first. A blockage in the main sewer or society line is quoted separately and you may decline. Avoid pouring acid or drain chemicals in before the visit.

What's included

  • Grate lifted and trap cleaned out
  • Hand auger run down the drain line
  • Hair, soap and grease build-up removed
  • Drain flushed to confirm free flow
  • Area wiped clean after the job
  • 30-day warranty on the work

What's not included

  • Pressure machine, available as an add-on
  • Main sewer and society line blockages
  • Breaking floors or pipe replacement

How the visit goes

  1. 1

    Check the drain

    The plumber pours water in and watches how fast it drops, and checks nearby drains.

  2. 2

    Clear the trap

    The grate is lifted and everything within reach in the trap is pulled out.

  3. 3

    Auger the pipe

    A hand auger is fed into the line to break up and draw out the clog.

  4. 4

    Flush through

    Buckets of water are run through to confirm the drain flows freely.

What we need from you

  • No acid or chemical cleaner poured in beforehand
  • A bucket and old cloth
  • The area around the drain cleared

Questions about this service

Can you clear a kitchen sink choked with grease?

Yes. Grease is cut loose from the trap and pipe with the auger and flushed with hot water where possible.

What if the blockage does not clear?

The pressure machine is available as an add-on. If it is a main sewer line issue, that is quoted separately and you may decline.

Why should I avoid acid?

Acid can damage pipes and floor tiles and can splash on the plumber. It also rarely clears hair clogs.

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