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Wash basin blockage removal: close-up of a steel sink drain
Plumber30-day warranty included

Wash basin blockage removal

Takes about 30 min

Hair, soap and toothpaste build up in the bottle trap and the first stretch of pipe until the basin drains slowly or not at all. A verified plumber opens the bottle trap, clears out the build-up, runs a hand auger into the drain line if needed, cleans the waste grate and refits everything with sound washers.

The visit takes about 30 minutes, at the fixed price shown on this page. If the blockage is further down in the floor line, the plumber explains and any extra work is quoted first. Empty the basin cabinet and keep a bucket ready, as some dirty water comes out when the trap is opened.

What's included

  • Bottle trap opened and cleaned out
  • Hand auger run into the drain line if needed
  • Waste grate cleaned of hair and soap
  • Trap refitted with sound washers
  • Drain test with a full basin
  • 30-day warranty on the work

What's not included

  • Floor or main line blockages, quoted separately
  • A new trap or waste, quoted before fitting
  • Chemical drain treatments

How the visit goes

  1. 1

    Open the trap

    A bucket goes under the basin and the bottle trap is unscrewed and emptied.

  2. 2

    Clear the line

    The trap and grate are cleaned, and an auger is run into the wall pipe if the line is slow.

  3. 3

    Refit and seal

    The trap goes back with good washers and is tightened by hand.

  4. 4

    Full basin test

    The basin is filled and drained to confirm fast flow and dry joints.

What we need from you

  • The basin cabinet emptied
  • A bucket and a cloth

Questions about this service

Should I use a drain cleaner first?

Please do not. It can splash on the plumber when the trap is opened and does little to hair clogs.

How do I stop it blocking again?

A small hair catcher on the waste and a kettle of hot water down the drain now and then help a lot.

What if the floor drain is blocked too?

Then the blockage is likely further down the line. The plumber checks and quotes drain blockage removal before starting.

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