Drain Unblocking in Cornwall & Devon
A blocked drain means bad smells, slow sinks or water where it should not be. We clear it properly, usually the same day.
Blocked drain? We clear it fast, and properly.
Drain unblocking is the job of finding what is stopping water getting away and removing it so the drain flows freely again. Blockages build up from grease, fat and food waste in kitchen drains, hair and soap in bathroom drains, wipes and other things that should never have been flushed, and tree roots or silt in the outside runs. Sometimes the cause is structural, such as a cracked or displaced pipe catching debris.
Common signs: Water draining slowly from sinks, baths or showers; Gurgling from plugholes or the toilet when water runs elsewhere; A bad smell from drains, plugholes or outside gullies.
What we unblock
Outside drains & gullies
Overflowing gullies, patio drains and manholes cleared from the access point.
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Main drain runs
Blockages between your house and the sewer, rodded or jetted clear.
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Kitchen & bathroom waste
Sinks, baths and showers backing up because the shared run is blocked.
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Real results: blocked vs cleared
BeforeAfterA blocked outside gully full of silt and leaves, cleared back to a clean grate and free drainage.
How we unblock a drain: our 4-step process
1
Inspect
We find the blockage and work out what is causing it, using a CCTV camera where the cause is not obvious from the access point.
2
Clear
We rod a simple obstruction or use high pressure jetting for grease, roots and stubborn build-up, choosing the method that suits the pipe.
3
Check the flow
We run water through the system to make sure everything is draining freely and nothing else is holding the flow back.
4
Advise
If we spot damage or a likely repeat, we explain the options plainly, from a maintenance clean to a survey or repair, with no pressure.
Why locals choose DCI for drain unblocking
- Local and quick: based near Saltash, covering Plymouth, south east Cornwall and south and west Devon, usually the same day
- Honest advice: we tell you whether a simple clear will do or whether a survey or repair will save you money
- Fixed first visit: rods, jetting and a CCTV camera on every van, so we rarely need to come back with different kit
- Available 24/7: emergency call-outs for overflowing drains and flooding, day or night
What it costs: drain unblocking
The price of clearing a drain comes down to what is causing the blockage, where it is and how hard it is to reach. A soft blockage rodded clear from an outside gully is the quickest and simplest job. Grease or roots that need jetting, a blockage deep in the run, or a drain with no easy access point all take more time and kit. We agree a clear price before we start, so you know exactly what you are paying whatever we find.
Drain unblocking across Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon
We unblock drains in Plymouth, Saltash, Liskeard, Bodmin, St Austell, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exeter, and everywhere in between within about 50 miles of our Tideford base. See every area we cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually the same day across our patch, and often within a few hours for an overflowing drain. We are based at Tideford near Saltash and cover Plymouth, south east Cornwall and south and west Devon. Call 07418 000 420 and we will give you an honest arrival time rather than a vague promise.
As a rule, drains that serve only your property and sit inside your boundary are yours. Shared drains and lateral drains beyond your boundary are usually the water company's. If you are not sure, tell us where the water is backing up and we will help you work out who should be dealing with it before you spend anything.
Yes. Outside gullies, manholes and the runs between them are the most common jobs we do. Leaves, silt, grease from the kitchen and root growth all cause outside drains to back up. We rod or jet the run clear on the day and flush it through to make sure it is flowing properly.
Not if the cause is dealt with. A one-off obstruction cleared by rodding should stay clear. Grease and scale that have built up over years are better jetted, because jetting cleans the pipe walls rather than pushing a hole through. If a drain keeps blocking, a CCTV survey usually finds the reason.
Yes. We clear drains for pubs, restaurants, shops, holiday lets, offices and industrial units across Cornwall and Devon, including out of hours so trading is not disrupted. For premises that block regularly, a planned drain cleaning and maintenance visit is often cheaper than repeated emergency call-outs.
Blocked drain? We will have it flowing today.
Call 07418 000 420 or get a quote online.
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