Unblock a sink, bath or toilet in Lincolnshire

Unblock a sink, bath or toilet: the basics

What the job involves

Sinks and showers block with grease, hair and soap; toilets block with too much paper or things that shouldn't be flushed (wipes, cotton buds, sanitary products). A plumber will clear the trap or waste pipe with a plunger, hand auger or small machine, and check the pipe falls correctly if it keeps happening.

What to ask a pro, and what to have ready

Say which fitting is blocked, whether others are affected (two blocked at once points to the shared pipe or the drain outside) and what you've already tried. Ask for a fixed price for a simple clearance and what it would cost if the blockage turns out to be further along the pipe.

Safety and good to know

Don't mix drain chemicals, and tell the plumber if you have poured any down. If a toilet is overflowing, close the lid, stop flushing and turn off the cistern's isolation valve if it has one. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.

Written by LincsDirectory from public guidance. It is general information, not advice for your situation. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.