Blocked drains in N19 have a habit of happening at the worst time. We run a genuine round-the-clock service covering Archway, Tufnell Park and Upper Holloway, with fixed prices confirmed before any work starts.
What we cover in N19
What we take in across N19 spans Archway, Tufnell Park and Upper Holloway, in Islington. As we also attend the adjoining areas, a drain shared between streets is not a problem.
Archway and Upper Holloway sit on ground that falls steeply in places, so surface water arrives quickly and finds any weak point in a run. Older clay pipework with open joints is common.
Common causes in N19
The causes we see most often in N19 are much the same year to year:
- Cooking fat washed into the kitchen waste, which solidifies as soon as it cools
- Wet wipes, which stay intact once flushed
- Tree and shrub roots finding an open joint
- Sand and silt collecting in a low point
Signs worth reporting
What to tell us on the call:
- Water sitting in a drain outside long after use
- Two or more fittings affected together, which points at the shared run
- Gurgling from a toilet or sink when the bath is let out
- A sour smell near the gully that worsens after rain
How the visit works
Every job follows the same sequence, which is what keeps the price fixed:
- Check the chambers along the run to find where the flow stops
- Establish whether it is your pipe or the water company’s
- Jet the restriction out at a pressure suited to the pipe
- Flush the line and test each fitting before we finish
Before we arrive
Useful steps before we arrive:
- Hold off on taps, showers and appliances, especially washing machines
- Keep people and pets away from any standing waste water
- Move bins or planters off the inspection covers
- Jot down what is draining and what is not when you ring
Who pays for the repair
Before anyone invoices you, it is worth knowing where the fault sits. Your own run up to the boundary is your responsibility; beyond that, and on anything shared, it is generally the water company’s. We put that in writing after the visit.
What it costs in N19
Outside drain clearance is a fixed £144 plus VAT. No call-out fee applies, day or night. The price is confirmed before we start.