We have been clearing drains across London since 2013, and SW3 is well within our patch. That covers Chelsea, Brompton and Knightsbridge.
What we cover in SW3
SW3 takes in Chelsea, Brompton and Knightsbridge, within Kensington and Chelsea. Homes, flats and commercial premises are all covered, whatever the size of the job.
Chelsea, Brompton and Knightsbridge combine Georgian terraces with mansion blocks and deep basement conversions. Basement kitchens with pumped waste and lightwell gullies dominate the work here.
Common causes in SW3
Throughout SW3, these are the ones that come up again and again:
- Wet wipes and sanitary products stuck in the branch pipe
- Too much paper at once, especially in an older narrow-bore pan
- A partial blockage in the stack, not a fault with the toilet itself
- A foreign object caught in the outlet
Signs worth reporting
What you are likely to be seeing in SW3:
- Water sitting in a drain outside long after use
- More than one appliance backing up, rather than a single sink
- A glugging noise from a plughole when something else empties
- Foul odour around a chamber that is stronger in warm weather
How the visit works
We work to the same order on every visit, which is how we can quote a fixed price:
- Check whether other fittings are draining normally
- Sheet up the area before any work starts
- Clear the trap with the right tool for the blockage
- Move to the stack and the drain outside if the pan is already clear
Before we arrive
Useful steps before we arrive:
- Stop using water in the property, especially washing machines
- Keep people and pets away from any standing waste water
- Make sure the chambers can be reached
- Jot down what is draining and what is not for the call
Who pays for the repair
Whose pipe it is matters as much as what is in it. Since 2011, most shared drains and lateral drains in England belong to the water company, so a fault out in the road is not yours to fund. We identify the location and are straight with you about it, including when the answer is that you should call Thames Water instead.
What it costs in SW3
A blocked toilet is normally cleared at the fixed £120 plus VAT rate. We quote a fixed price, not a rate, so nothing changes once we are on site.