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Drainage
One of the most common jobs for plumbers is drainage. Whether it involves fixing pipes, sewers, septic tanks or blocked toilets, plumbers can do most work involving drains. Most offer other drainage services such as CCTV surveys, drainage system repair, soakaways, and jetting and tanker operations, to name a few.
Although most plumbing jobs involve a blockage whether it is a toilet, pipe, or drain, plumbers can also carry out required maintenance, service contracts or preventative care which are becoming more popular in the UK. Most pipework and drainage in and around your home is the homeowner’s responsibility however, sometimes public sewers can cause affect your drainage. If you are unsure whether you are liable for a problem in your drainage you should call the local water company to either check for issues in their network or to ask them whether this problem is your responsibility.
What are the most common drainage problems?
One of the most common drainage problems are blockages. Blockages in sinks, baths and showers occur due to a build up of hair or grease that can be easily cleaned however if left, they can cause serious damage to your home. Blockages can be easily cleaned using a plunger or removing the build up of hair from the plug. It is best to use preventative methods to avoid blockages so that they do not build up and cause further problems.
Home drainage problems may eventually lead to problems flushing the toilet, slow drains in sinks and showers, foul odour, and overflowing drains, gulleys, and manholes. In more serious cases, drainage can cause cracks to brickwork, windowsills, and driveways.
How much does it cost to clean and unblock a drain?
For most drainage blockages, it is best to hire a professional so that the problem is fully resolved and cleared. Depending on the type of blockage or drainage issue, the cost can vary. However, as a guide, cleaning a drain can cost between £80 to £100, drain rodding between £80 and £140, unblocking a toilet £40 to £60 and unblocking a sink/ bath £50 to £70.
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