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Blocked drain clearance
Most Common Call-Out

Blocked Drain?
We'll Sort It.

A blocked drain is one of the most common call-outs we get — and one of the most important to deal with quickly. Left alone, blockages can cause overflow, bad smells, and damage to your pipework. At South Coast Drains, we clear all types of blocked drains for homeowners across the South Coast and London. We're a local, hands-on service — no call centres, no waiting around.

Warning Signs

Signs Your Drain Might Be Blocked

  • Water draining slowly from sinks, baths, or showers
  • Gurgling sounds coming from plugs or toilets
  • Unpleasant smells from drains inside or outside
  • Toilets bubbling or overflowing when flushed
  • Water backing up in multiple places at once

Common Causes

What Causes Blocked Drains?

Most blockages build up gradually. Common culprits include:

Grease, fat, and cooking oil poured down the kitchen sink
Wet wipes, sanitary products, or nappies flushed down the toilet (these should always go in the bin)
Hair and soap scum in bathroom drains
Leaves, mud, and debris in outdoor drains
Tree roots working their way into older pipework

Our Process

How We Clear Blocked Drains

We start by finding out what's causing the blockage. Depending on the situation, we'll use drain jetting to blast it clear, drain rods for simpler jobs, or a CCTV camera to locate anything deeper in the system. We don't just push the blockage further down and hope for the best — we make sure it's properly cleared.

01

Diagnose

We identify the cause and location of the blockage.

02

Clear

Professional equipment to fully resolve the issue.

03

Verify

We confirm everything is flowing properly.

Prevention

Simple Tips To Keep Drains Clear

1

Use a sink strainer to catch food and hair before it goes down the drain

2

Never pour cooking fat or oil down the sink — let it cool and bin it

3

Flush kitchen drains with hot water once a week to prevent build-up

4

Only flush the three Ps: pee, poo, and (toilet) paper

Give us a call and we'll get it sorted

We work across the South Coast and London and aim to respond quickly — we know a blocked drain isn't something you want to live with.