FAQs
General Questions
Hi there! Have some questions about our company? Find the answers below.
HOW DO YOU CLEAR A BLOCKED DRAIN?
We clear a drain by using high pressure water jetting. The hose is sent into the drainage and breaks up the blockage allowing the system to run clear again.
HOW TO CLEAR BLOCKED DRAINS OUTSIDE?
There are many ways to clear outside drainage, such as removing slit & debris from gullies / grids or high pressure water jetting.
DOES BAMBOO TOILET PAPER BLOCK DRAINS?
If your drainage system is in good condition then there will be no problems in flushing bamboo toilet roll.
HOW TO CLEAR A BLOCKED SHOWER DRAIN?
To clear a blocked shower drain, start by removing the hair and other debris from the plug hole or trap. If that does not work then try using a plunger or cable machine down from the pipework.
CAN SOAP BLOCK DRAINS?
Soap can block drains if enough of it goes down the drains, it is important to discard the leftover soap in the bin rather than the drains.
DOES WASHING POWDER BLOCK DRAINS?
Yes, overtime if to much washing powder is used then the excess is sent into the drain where it combines together and sets causing an obstruction within the drain.
HOW TO BLOCK BATHTUB OVERFLOW DRAIN?
To clear a blocked bath drain, start buy removing the hair and other debris from the plub hole or trap. If that doesn’t work then try using a plunger or cable machine down from the pipework.
DO WASTE DISPOSAL UNITS BLOCK DRAINS?
If the waste disposal units aren’t maintained / cleaned blockages can occur so it is important to clean them out every few weeks to avoid excess food going into the drains.
CAN TOILET WIPES BLOCK DRAINS?
Yes, this is one of our biggest causes of blockages. Wipes do not break down in the drains so are constantly causing blockages, do not flush wipes. Even the wipes that say ‘flushable’ shouldn’t go into the drain.
HOW TO CLEAR A BLOCKED KITCHEN SINK DRAIN?
Start by plunging the plug hole of the sink, if the sink is still blocked then take off the trap and clean. If that fails to clear the blocked sink, attempt to cable machine down from the pipework to remove blockage (probable causes are grease)
