Slow draining sink fix in Dawlish
Looking for professional slow draining sink fix help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Dawlish
Slow draining sink cleared properly - blockage physically removed so water flows freely again. No harsh chemicals damaging your pipes.
### When Your Sink Takes Ages To Empty
Standing there **waiting for the washing up water to drain** while you could've made a cup of tea? Or that bathroom sink that takes 5 minutes to empty after you've brushed your teeth?
Most sink blockages are in the **U-bend right under the sink** - dead easy to access and clear in 15 minutes.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Slow drainage gets worse, not better. Sort it now while it's just annoying, before it becomes completely blocked and you're dealing with a sink full of dirty water that won't drain at all.
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### Why Professional Clearing Works
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Bodge Job | |-----------------|--------------| | Blockage physically removed | Chemical unblocker that half-works | | U-bend cleaned completely | Surface gunk shifted, deep blockage remains | | Problem diagnosed (fat/hair/debris) | Same issue back in weeks | | No damage to pipes or seals | Caustic chemicals eating old pipework |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Diagnose** | Work out where the blockage is | | **Clear** | U-bend removed and cleaned or drain snaked | | **Test** | Water running freely before I leave | | **Advise** | Tips on preventing it happening again |
**📦 You're Left With** - Fast-draining sink - Clean U-bend - No standing water - No chemical residue in pipes
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### Pricing Guide
| Blockage Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------------|----------------|------------| | Standard U-bend blockage | 15-20 mins | **£60** | | Stubborn blockage (drain snake needed) | 30 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). If it's a bigger drainage problem requiring pipework replacement, I'll let you know before doing extra work.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Draining slower each week** - classic buildup in the U-bend
✅ **Gurgling noises** - air trapped by partial blockage
✅ **Bad smell from plughole** - decomposing gunk in the trap
✅ **Tried drain cleaner and it didn't work** - because it won't shift solid blockages
Why Choose Us for Slow draining sink fix in Dawlish?
Blockage physically removed
No harsh chemicals
U-bend checked and cleaned
Fast drainage restored
What to Expect
### Step 1: Find The Problem I'll run water and watch how it drains to work out where the blockage is. Usually it's obvious - the U-bend right under the sink. ### Step 2: Clear The Blockage Put a bucket under the U-bend, unscrew it, empty out all the disgusting gunk (and there will be a lot). If the blockage is further down, I'll use a drain snake to pull it out. ### Step 3: Test & Reassemble Screw everything back together, check it's not leaking, then run plenty of water to make sure it's draining fast and freely.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish 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 Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎯 **Prevention is better:** Sink strainer in the kitchen, hair catcher in the bathroom, no grease down the drain, hot water flush weekly. Boring advice but it works - most people never get blocked sinks if they do these basics. **Multiple sinks slow?** If your kitchen sink and bathroom sink are both draining slowly, the blockage might be in the main waste pipe where they join. That's a bigger job needing access to the pipework. **Older Exeter houses?** Victorian plumbing can have lead waste pipes that are narrow and prone to blocking. I can't put chemicals down those (they damage lead), but physical clearing works fine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Slow draining sink fix in Dawlish
What's actually blocking my sink?
Kitchen sinks? Usually fat, grease, and food debris building up in the U-bend. Bathroom sinks? Hair, soap scum, and that gross biofilm. Over time it accumulates until water can barely get through. Drain cleaner might shift some of it, but it'll be back unless you remove the actual blockage.
Can't I just use drain unblocker?
You can try, but those chemicals are harsh on old pipes and often don't work properly. They might shift a bit of the blockage but rarely clear it completely. Plus if you've got a full blockage and the sink's already full of water, you've now got a sink full of caustic chemical soup. Not ideal.
Do you need to take the U-bend off?
Sometimes yes, if that's where the blockage is. It's the most common spot because debris settles there. Takes a few minutes to unscrew it, empty the gunk, and screw it back on. If the blockage is further down the pipe I might need to use a drain snake.
How do I stop it blocking again?
Don't put fat or grease down the sink - wipe pans with kitchen roll first. Use a sink strainer to catch food scraps. Run hot water through after washing up. For bathroom sinks, use a drain protector to catch hair. Basic stuff but it makes a huge difference.
My sink's completely blocked, not just slow - can you fix that?
Yeah, that's the same job really, just more urgent. Complete blockage means I definitely need to access the U-bend or use a drain snake. Either way, I'll get it flowing again.
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