Blocked Drain - help please

Petunia · Feb 22, 2016

Are there any 'rodders' out there in the Hove area who might be able to come out and rod my drain...........or recommend a company to use?

I know, I know. I am opening myself up to all sorts of comments here but in all seriousness there seems to be a blockage between the kitchen and the manhole cover further down the drive.

Have tried the pressure washer both up and down to no avail. The sink itself isn't blocked and fortunately there isn't a sewage issue. No :shit:

Sherlock

Many thanks.

wellquickwoody · Feb 22, 2016

Petunia said:
Are there any 'rodders' out there in the Hove area who might be able to come out and rod my drain...........or recommend a company to use?

I know, I know. I am opening myself up to all sorts of comments here but in all seriousness there seems to be a blockage between the kitchen and the manhole cover further down the drive.

Have tried the pressure washer both up and down to no avail. The sink itself isn't blocked and fortunately there isn't a sewage issue. NoSherlock

Many thanks.

Don't know about Rodders but Trigger says that Dave might be able to help...........

surrey jim · Feb 22, 2016

I got a set of these when had a blocked drain, sorted the problem quickly and easily

http://www.diy.com/hand-tools/bq-dr...10_BQ&ef_id=VW2csAAAAAdnTIdI:20160222110604:s

Springal · Feb 22, 2016

Worthing based but should be able to help - http://www.1stclearflow.co.uk/drainage/

atfc village · Feb 22, 2016

Get down any local hire shop and get some drain rods. If you can unblock it ,it will say you a lot of £££ in the end.

Prince Monolulu · Feb 22, 2016

These are a good firm from the US of A, not sure how long they've been in the business.

goldstone · Feb 22, 2016

I used a Southwick based company last year. Quick, efficient, reasonable price. Happy Drains 01273 447000.

The Birdman · Feb 22, 2016

The rules over some drains it used to be your responsibility to the edge of your garden but the water company did my two neighbours had these cleared free as I belive it to your house now.. So do check .

Cowfold Seagull · Feb 22, 2016

Prince Monolulu said:
These are a good firm from the US of A, not sure how long they've been in the business.

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The call out charge maight be a bit steep though.

KingstonSeagull · Feb 22, 2016

I will clear it for £50 and some paella...

Pretty pink fairy · Feb 22, 2016

BLOCKBUSTER DRAINAGE NEAR GLYNDE, THEY CLEAR THE CRAP SEWERAGE system at the AMEX as well

regards
DR

Petunia · Feb 22, 2016

Water now free flowing :thumbsup:

Many thanks to sams dad :clap2:

Captain Sensible · Mar 28, 2017

I've got a Blocked drain this morning. Bloody pain! It's the drain outside our kitchen so it has the dishwasher, washing machine, kitchen sink and a gutter pipe going into it. It's happened twice before and I've been able to unblock it by sucking most of the water out and pouring sulphuric acid 95% down it. 10 minutes later it's cleared. This time however, I poured 2ltrs down it, it's been an hour, it's bubbled and fizzed but the blockage doesn't clear.
The question I have is, how long should I wait for the acid to work? I am thinking about buying an industrial water vacuum to suck out the acid and food slop now in the drain and completely emptying it. I couldn't suck all the water out earlier as I used an oil syphon and the bits block it up.
Failing that can anyone recommend someone in the Saltdean area and how much cash is this going to cost me?
Cheers for any help, great folk of NSC!

bravohotelalpha · Mar 28, 2017

SF Drainage based in Lewes - Sean is you man

seagulls4ever · Mar 28, 2017

Try buying a plunger (£10 for a half decent one) and give that a go. Seems to work most of the time in my experience.

You can also buy the flexible rods and poke it all through if there's a serious blockage.

I don't know what your standard drain-clearing company charges, but 1stflowclearing mentioned above are an absolute rip off from the prices I've seen.

AK74 · Mar 28, 2017

Could do a job?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/drain-unblocker/11325

Lord Bracknell · Mar 28, 2017

I bought rods years ago. It's very satisfying to hear (and watch) the gloopy moment when they achieve the clearance that you have been aiming to achieve.

Paul Reids Sock · Mar 28, 2017

I'm pretty sure that acid into the pipework isn't a great idea. The fumes coming off it if/when it reacts with stuf in the pipes can cause damage to the communal sewer that could be recharged to yourself if traced back.Maybe I am wrong but in my 7 years water/sewage company experience we would never recommend that and I am pretty sure that it can damage the pipework depending on the material it is made from.

Someone like Lanes for drains would come out and do it, they (when I last checked) wouldn't charge more than £150 but would also have a push camera that they could use to see what the actual problem is that is causing it.

Also - if you get someone out make sure you warn them well in advance that the acid is down there

Wrong-Direction · Mar 28, 2017

Captain Sensible said:
I've got a Blocked drain this morning. Bloody pain! It's the drain outside our kitchen so it has the dishwasher, washing machine, kitchen sink and a gutter pipe going into it. It's happened twice before and I've been able to unblock it by sucking most of the water out and pouring sulphuric acid 95% down it. 10 minutes later it's cleared. This time however, I poured 2ltrs down it, it's been an hour, it's bubbled and fizzed but the blockage doesn't clear.
The question I have is, how long should I wait for the acid to work? I am thinking about buying an industrial water vacuum to suck out the acid and food slop now in the drain and completely emptying it. I couldn't suck all the water out earlier as I used an oil syphon and the bits block it up.
Failing that can anyone recommend someone in the Saltdean area and how much cash is this going to cost me?
Cheers for any help, great folk of NSC!

Sometimes a good old fashioned rodding for a few minutes does the job!

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brakespear · Mar 28, 2017

I also bought rods a while back and I'm pretty sure they would have cleared the blocked drain issue I was having were it not that it turned out to be next door flushing nappies down the loo* (*allegedly)

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