Plumbing Advice

Good quality of work and materials may come at a higher price and very often under qualified plumbers will do things very cheap but bear in mind- cheap is cheap for a reason and it will end up costing you a lot more in the long run.

Blocked toilet or blocked drains can occur when foreign objects or materials such as soaps, fats or food build up become caught between the drainpipe and the pipes that flow underneath.

Initially the material may not fully block the drain, but over time materials will continue to collect which will prevent water from flowing freely and could eventually cause the drain to block.

Toilets regularly block up due to too much toilet paper, sanitary items and even nappies being flushed down them. Young children are often the culprits for blocked toilets. They have been known to flush a full roll of toilet paper, a toy and even the toilet brush.

1. Make sure you know where your cold water supply stopcock valve is, in case of an emergency. If you are not sure we’ll help you find it and show you how to operate it.

2. Always use a shower hair snare or a drain strainer; hair is one of the main suspects in most blocked bathroom drains.

3. Do not put flushable wipes down the toilet, as they are really not flushable; they don’t break down like regular toilet paper.

4. The prime suspects for a blocked toilet in business or work office are the blue hand paper towels and make up wipes.