Blocked Toilet Plumber in Cornwall & Devon
A toilet that will not flush or a sink backing up rarely gets better on its own, so we clear it properly in a single visit.
Blocked toilet? Usually fixed in a single visit.
Internal blockages are the ones you notice first: a toilet that fills to the brim, a kitchen sink that will not empty, a shower you are standing in. They are caused by wipes, too much paper, fat and grease, food waste, hair and soap scale building up in the fixture, the internal pipework or the main drain beyond it.
Common signs: The toilet fills high and drains slowly, or does not flush at all; Gurgling from the plughole or toilet when another fixture is used; Water pooling in the shower tray or bath long after you have finished.
Real results: blocked vs cleared
BeforeAfterA blocked toilet backed to the brim, cleared and flushing normally again.
How we unblock toilets, sinks and showers: our 4-step process
1
Diagnose
We work out whether the blockage is in the fixture, the internal pipework or the main drain, so we clear the right place first time.
2
Clear
Professional tools for the job, from specialist plungers and mechanical cleaning to drain jetting for the main run outside.
3
Check
We run water through every affected fixture before we leave, so you know it is properly cleared and not just moved along.
4
Prevent
Honest advice on what caused it and how to stop it happening again, whether that is wipes, fat down the sink or a scaled pipe.
Why locals choose DCI for blocked toilets, sinks and showers
- Drainage specialists: where a general plumber stops at the U-bend, we handle the whole drain run out to the main sewer connection
- Single-visit fixes: the right equipment on the van to clear almost any internal blockage first time, from plungers to jetting
- Fast local response: based at Tideford near Saltash, covering Plymouth and the surrounding 50 miles, usually the same day
- Tidy and respectful: we protect your floors, work cleanly and leave the bathroom or kitchen as we found it
What it costs: unblocking a toilet, sink or shower
Most internal blockages are straightforward and we clear them in a single visit, so the main things that move the price are where the blockage is and what is causing it. A toilet blocked with paper is a quick job; a main drain packed with wipes and grease takes more work and heavier equipment. Whatever we find, we tell you what is needed and agree a clear price before we start, so you decide with the full picture.
Blocked toilet and sink unblocking across Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon
We clear blocked toilets, sinks, baths and showers in homes across Plymouth, Saltash, Liskeard, St Austell, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Torquay and Newton Abbot, and everywhere in between. See every area we cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
If it is the only toilet in the house and it is completely blocked, or waste water is backing up into the bath, shower or toilet, treat it as urgent and call us. Stop running water in the meantime. We offer 24/7 emergency call-outs across our patch, and a toilet that is merely slow can usually wait for a daytime visit.
If the flush mechanism or cistern is faulty, a plumber. If the toilet itself is blocked, or more than one fixture is backing up, a drainage specialist is the better call. We carry the tools to clear the fixture, the internal pipework and the main drain outside, so the job is finished in one visit rather than two.
Almost always hair and soap scale binding together in the trap or the pipe just beyond it. Plunging moves it along rather than removing it, so it builds up again within weeks. We clear the pipe properly with mechanical cleaning, then show you a simple hair catcher that stops most repeat blockages.
We would rather you did not. Caustic products rarely shift a solid blockage of fat or food waste, they can damage older pipework and seals, and they leave a hazard for whoever opens the pipe next. A slow sink is usually a quick mechanical job for us, and far kinder to your plumbing.
Wipes, even ones labelled flushable, are the number one cause of blocked toilets we see, followed by cotton wool, sanitary products and too much paper. In the kitchen, fat and oil set hard in the pipe as they cool. Stick to the three Ps in the toilet and scrape fat into the bin, and most blockages never happen.
Toilet, sink or shower not draining? We will clear it today.
Call 07418 000 420 or get a quote online.
Get A Quote Now!
We Typically Respond Within 15-30 Mins 🚀
