Shower drain cleaning in Tiverton
Looking for professional shower drain cleaning help in Tiverton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Tiverton
Shower drain cleared of hair and soap scum. Proper cleaning that gets water flowing fast again without nasty chemicals or damage to pipes.
### When Your Shower's Become A Paddling Pool
Standing in **ankle-deep soapy water** every morning because your shower won't drain? That's hair and gunk building up in the trap until water can barely get through.
The good news: **most shower blockages are dead simple to clear** - 15 minutes and you're back to normal drainage.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Hair clogs don't happen overnight. If your shower's draining noticeably slower than it used to, it's only going to get worse. Better to sort it now than wait until you're standing in a bath.
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### Why Professional Cleaning Works Better
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Bodge Job | |-----------------|--------------| | Hair physically removed from trap | Chemicals that don't work on hair | | Trap cleaned completely | Surface gunk cleared, deep blockage remains | | Cause identified (prevents recurrence) | Same problem back in weeks | | No damage to seals or pipes | Harsh chemicals eating old pipework |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assess** | Work out where the blockage is | | **Clear** | Hair and soap scum physically removed | | **Clean** | Trap and grate cleaned properly | | **Test** | Water running freely before I leave |
**📦 You're Left With** - Fast-draining shower - No standing water - Clean drain grate - Advice on preventing it happening again
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### Pricing Guide
| Blockage Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------------|----------------|------------| | Standard hair clog | 15-20 mins | **£60** | | Stubborn blockage (trap removal) | 30 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). If it's a bigger drainage problem requiring pipework access, I'll let you know before doing extra work.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Shower draining slower each week** - classic hair buildup
✅ **Water pooling around your feet** - trap's getting blocked
✅ **You've tried drain cleaner and it didn't work** - because it won't shift hair
✅ **Older property with reluctant drainage** - Tiverton houses often need the trap cleared
Why Choose Us for Shower drain cleaning in Tiverton?
Hair and soap scum removed completely
Fast drainage restored
No harsh chemicals needed
Trap checked and cleaned
What to Expect
### Step 1: Find The Blockage I'll check the drain grate and trap to work out where the clog is. Most are right there in the trap where I can get at them easily. ### Step 2: Clear It Out Remove the hair mat and soap scum properly. This bit is genuinely disgusting but it's got to come out. I'll bag it up so you don't have to look at it. ### Step 3: Test & Flush Run water to make sure it's draining fast and freely. You'll see the difference immediately - water disappearing down the plughole instead of sitting there.
Our Tiverton Service Coverage
We cover Tiverton 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 Tiverton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎯 **Prevention tip:** If you've got long hair (or live with someone who does), those drain catchers genuinely work. Looks gross seeing the hair build up, but that's hair that's NOT blocking your pipes. **Multiple drains slow?** If your bathroom sink and shower are both draining slowly, the blockage might be further down where they join. That's a bigger job and I'll need to access the pipework. **Older Exeter properties?** Victorian and Edwardian houses often have shallow-fall drainage that's more prone to blocking. Once I've cleared it, I can advise on whether you need better preventive maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shower drain cleaning in Tiverton
What's actually blocking my shower drain?
99% of the time it's hair mixed with soap scum that's formed a gross mat in the trap. Even if you don't have long hair, it still builds up over time. Sometimes it's a combination of hair, dead skin, and that slimy biofilm that forms in drains.
Can't I just use drain unblocker from the supermarket?
You can try, but those chemicals often don't work on hair blockages and they're horrible for old pipes. Plus if you've got a partial blockage, you're just masking the problem. Better to actually remove what's blocking it rather than dissolving bits of it.
How often should shower drains be cleaned?
Depends on who's using it. Long hair household? Every 6 months isn't a bad idea. Short hair or living alone? Probably fine for a couple of years. If it's draining noticeably slower, that's your cue.
Will you need to take the drain apart?
Usually I can clear it from the top with a drain snake or by removing the grate and pulling the gunk out. Occasionally if it's really stubborn I'll need to access the trap underneath, but that's rare for a basic blockage.
My shower's still draining slowly - what else could it be?
If I've cleared the trap and it's still slow, the blockage might be further down the pipe or there could be a problem with the fall (gradient) of the pipework. I'll let you know if it's something more serious than a hair clog.
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