Blocked sink clearing in Crediton
Looking for professional blocked sink clearing help in Crediton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable plumbing services across Crediton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Crediton
Sink not draining? Water backing up? I'll clear the blockage quickly - usually it's just gunk in the trap or waste pipe. Quick fix, proper drainage restored.
### Standing Water In The Sink
You're washing up and the water's **not going anywhere**. Just sitting there, getting scummier by the minute. Or it's draining so slowly you have to wait 10 minutes between loads. Infuriating.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** If your sink's draining slowly, it's a partial blockage that'll become a complete blockage within weeks. Sort it now while you've still got some drainage.
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### Why Sinks Block
It's always gradual buildup until suddenly it isn't:
| ✅ Clear Drain | ❌ Blocked Drain | |---------------|-----------------| | Water drains instantly | Standing water in sink | | No smells | Unpleasant drain odours | | Silent drainage | Gurgling noises | | Normal trap | Trap full of gunk, hair, grease |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Diagnose** | Work out where the blockage is (trap, waste pipe, further down) | | **Clear** | Dismantle trap and clear, or rod through the waste pipe | | **Clean** | Clear away all the gunk (you don't want to see this bit) | | **Test** | Run lots of water through to confirm it's flowing |
**📦 You're Left With** - Sink draining properly again - Clean trap refitted - No mess left behind - Advice on preventing it happening again
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### Pricing Guide
| Blockage Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |--------------|----------------|------------| | Simple trap blockage | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Waste pipe blockage | 30-45 mins | **£60-£85** | | Stubborn/deep blockage | 45-60 mins | **£85-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Kitchen sink** - grease and food waste buildup
✅ **Bathroom sink** - hair and soap scum
✅ **Slow draining** - partial blockage before it gets worse
✅ **Completely blocked** - standing water won't drain at all
Why Choose Us for Blocked sink clearing in Crediton?
Water draining properly again
Fixed in 30-45 minutes usually
Advice on preventing future blockages
Kitchen and bathroom sinks
What to Expect
### Step 1: Locate The Blockage I'll check if it's in the trap (the U-bend under the sink), the waste pipe, or further down. Usually it's the trap - that's where everything accumulates. ### Step 2: Clear It Out Either unscrew the trap and clear it (most common), or rod through the waste pipe with a drain rod or snake. The blockage comes out, sometimes in spectacular fashion. ### Step 3: Clean Up I'll clear away all the gunk, wipe down the trap, refit everything properly with fresh seals if needed. ### Step 4: Test Run the taps full blast to confirm it's draining properly. If it's still slow, there's more blockage to find.
Our Crediton Service Coverage
We cover Crediton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Crediton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Both sinks blocked?** If the kitchen sink AND bathroom sink are both blocked, the blockage is probably in the shared waste pipe or outside drain. That's a different job (and might need drain rods or even a drain jetting service). **Baby wipes or cotton buds?** These don't break down like toilet paper. If they've gone down your sink, they're causing a blockage further down. We'll need to clear the waste pipe properly. **Old house with odd plumbing?** Victorian and Edwardian houses sometimes have lead or iron waste traps that are furr ed up solid. Clearing them is temporary - you're better off replacing the trap with modern plastic (I can do that at the same time). **Garbage disposal unit?** These can block underneath if you put the wrong stuff through. I can dismantle and clear them, but sometimes the unit itself is seized and needs replacing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blocked sink clearing in Crediton
What causes blocked sinks?
Kitchen sinks? Usually fat, grease, and food waste building up in the trap and waste pipe. Bathroom sinks? Hair, soap scum, and toothpaste. It builds up gradually until one day the water just won't go down. Sometimes it's something dropped down the plughole (kids' toys, jewellery, etc.).
Can you always clear it, or might I need new pipes?
I can clear about 95% of blocked sinks. It's usually just gunk in the trap or the first section of waste pipe - easy to rod or dismantle and clean. Occasionally the pipe's collapsed or completely furred up, then yes, it needs replacing.
Will you need to take the sink apart?
Sometimes I'll unscrew the trap under the sink - that's where most blockages are. Quick to do and lets me clear it properly. If the blockage is further down, I'll rod through the waste pipe. Either way, I'll have it sorted quickly.
Should I try drain cleaner first?
If you want, but honestly those chemical drain cleaners rarely work on a proper blockage. They're harsh on pipes, horrible for the environment, and if they don't work you've wasted £6 and still need me anyway. Save your money.
How do I stop it happening again?
Kitchen: don't pour fat down the sink (let it solidify and bin it), use a sink strainer. Bathroom: catch hair before it goes down (stick-on drain guards are brilliant), don't rinse shaving cream down the sink. And get the trap cleaned out every couple of years.
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