Drain Unblocking in Exeter
Most domestic blockages are cleared on the first visit. We start with manual rodding where the access allows, escalate to high-pressure jetting where the blockage is in a longer or harder-to-reach run, and carry out a CCTV check if the blockage keeps returning or the cause is unclear. An estimate for the appropriate method is confirmed before any chargeable work starts.
What does drain unblocking typically cost?
This is a guide, not a quote. Your actual cost depends on what we find on the day — we'll explain everything and confirm the figure before starting.
What this service can include
- Blocked kitchen sinks and waste pipes
- Blocked toilets and soil pipes
- Bathroom basin and shower drains
- External gullies and yard drains
- Downpipes and rainwater drains
What to expect — step by step
- Identify the affected fixture and the likely blockage location
- Apply the appropriate clearing method — manual rods, electric snake or jet
- Test flow from every fixture on the affected run
- Advise on follow-up inspection if the cause suggests a structural problem
Your questions about Drain Unblocking answered
Do you charge more for external drains than internal ones?
The method, time and access rather than the internal or external location determine the cost. External gullies are often the quickest jobs; a main soil stack serving multiple floors can take longer. The estimator gives an indicative figure and the exact cost is confirmed before work begins.
What if the blockage keeps coming back?
A recurring blockage on the same run usually means either something is continuously entering the drain (fat, wipes) or there is a structural fault such as a displaced joint, root ingress or a belly in the pipe. A CCTV survey identifies the cause and is the most cost-effective next step rather than repeated unblocking visits.
Drain Unblocking available in Exeter and nearby
Drain Unblocking in Exeter City Centre
Our base — fastest response across EX1 and the central areas.
Drain Unblocking in St Thomas
Regular call-outs across the St Thomas and Alphington area.
Drain Unblocking in Heavitree
Covered across Heavitree and Whipton in EX1 and EX4.
Drain Unblocking in Topsham
Covered for drainage work in the Topsham area — a small travel supplement may apply.
Drain Unblocking in Exminster
Covered for planned drainage work south of Exeter.
Drain Unblocking in Crediton
Covered — advance booking recommended for EX17.
Not quite what you need? See our other services
Emergency Drainage Callout
Sewage backing up, flooded basement or overflowing manhole — out-of-hours attendance.
CCTV Drain Survey
Camera inspection of drain and sewer runs — for blockage investigation, pre-purchase surveys and building work.
High-Pressure Drain Jetting
Grease, scale, silt and root mass removed from drain runs using high-pressure water.
Drain Repair and No-Dig Relining
Patch repair or full pipe relining for cracked, displaced or root-ingressed drains.
Soakaway and Private Drainage Inspection
Inspection and assessment of soakaways, septic tanks and private treatment systems.