Family-run since 2013, we work right across the capital, with SW4 among the areas we attend most. That covers Clapham and Stockwell.
What we cover in SW4
The area we cover in SW4 spans Clapham and Stockwell, part of Lambeth. Because we cover the neighbouring postcodes too, a drain shared between streets is not a problem.
Clapham and Stockwell have Victorian terraces and larger villas with an unusually high share of house shares. Heavier use of original pipework, plus surface water from the common, shapes the pattern of faults.
Common causes in SW4
The bulk of the jobs in SW4 has one of these behind it:
- Wet wipes and sanitary products lodged in the trap
- A heavy load of paper, particularly with a low-flush cistern
- An obstruction in the run below, not a fault with the toilet itself
- An item dropped into the pan stuck in the pan
Signs worth reporting
What tends to prompt the call in SW4:
- Water sitting in a drain outside when nothing is running
- Two or more fittings affected together, rather than a single sink
- Bubbling in the pan when the bath is let out
- Foul odour around a chamber that is stronger in warm weather
How the visit works
Every job follows the same sequence, which is how we can quote a fixed price:
- Check whether other fittings are draining normally
- Protect the bathroom before any work starts
- Clear the pan and 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:
- Hold off on taps, showers and appliances, including the washing machine and dishwasher
- Move children and pets away from the affected area
- Clear access to the drain covers if you can
- Note which fittings are affected so we arrive prepared
Who pays for the repair
A blockage is not automatically your bill. Since 2011, most shared drains and lateral drains in England belong to the water company, which means a fault beyond your boundary is theirs to fix. We identify the location and are straight with you about it, even where it means there is no job in it for us.
What it costs in SW4
A blocked toilet is normally cleared at the fixed £120 plus VAT rate. No call-out fee applies, day or night. You know the cost before the engineer picks up a tool.