A blocked sink disrupts your daily routine, whether it is in the kitchen or the bathroom. Kitchen sinks usually block because grease, food debris and soap residue build up in the trap and waste pipe over time. Bathroom sinks suffer more from hair, soap scum and toothpaste build-up.
Our engineers use manual rodding, high-pressure micro-jetting and electromechanical drain snakes. These clear sink blocks at any point, from the trap under the basin to the underground drain. We also carry descaling tools for hard water deposits. For kitchen waste pipes, we bring grease-cutting attachments.
During the visit we inspect the full waste run, not just the visible trap. This way we find any secondary blockage that could make the problem return. We also check the external gulley where the waste pipe discharges, since debris often builds up at this point. Most sink jobs finish within 30 to 60 minutes, and we always test flow rates before we leave.
We check the U-bend or bottle trap under the sink for visible blocks. Then we judge whether the block sits in the trap itself or further along the waste pipe.
We use drain rods, a powered drain snake or targeted micro-jetting to remove the block. We then flush loose debris from the full length of the waste run.
We inspect the gulley or hopper where the waste pipe leaves the property. We clear any debris that could restrict drainage or cause future problems.
We run both taps at full pressure to check the sink drains freely. Because we want no slow drainage or gurgling, we do not finish until the block is fully gone.
The cost of sink unblocking in the Stockport area depends on the extent of the blockage. Kitchen sinks with heavy grease build-up may need jetting, because grease takes longer to remove than a straightforward block. Request a fast, fixed-price quote online, and we confirm the cost before any work begins. There is no call-out fee. If we find a deeper problem such as a broken pipe, we explain your options before we go ahead.
Grease and fat inside the waste pipe cause almost all repeat kitchen sink blocks. Even small amounts of cooking oil set hard as they cool, so the pipe slowly narrows. A sink strainer helps a lot, because it stops food reaching the pipe. Wipe greasy pans with kitchen roll before washing, and flush the drain with hot water weekly to cut how often blocks happen.
Chemical drain cleaners can give short-term relief for minor blocks. They are not a long-term fix. Repeated use can corrode older metal pipes and damage rubber seals. For persistent or complete blocks, professional mechanical clearance works better. It is also safer for your pipework.
Yes. If a sink waste pipe joins the same underground drain as other fixtures, a block in the shared section can cause slow drainage or backups in several appliances. This is common in older terraced homes, since kitchen and bathroom waste often share a single pipe run.