Blocked toilets in SW5 rarely wait for a convenient moment. Our call-out runs 24 hours covering Earl’s Court, with fixed prices confirmed before any work starts.
What we cover in SW5
The area we cover in SW5 spans Earl’s Court, within Kensington and Chelsea. Because we cover the neighbouring postcodes too, a drain shared between streets is not a problem.
Earl’s Court is dominated by large stucco terraces converted into flats and short-let accommodation. Shared stacks under constant use and front lightwell gullies are the recurring sources of call-outs.
Common causes in SW5
Most of what we attend in SW5 has one of these behind it:
- Wet wipes and sanitary products stuck in the branch pipe
- A heavy load of paper, especially in an older narrow-bore pan
- An obstruction in the run below, which is why the toilet is only where it shows
- Something that should never have been flushed caught in the outlet
Signs worth reporting
What tends to prompt the call across SW5:
- Water standing in an outside gully when nothing is running
- Two or more fittings affected together, which points at the shared run
- A glugging noise from a plughole as another appliance drains
- A drain smell outside that keeps coming back
How the visit works
Here is what happens when we attend:
- Test the other fittings first
- Cover the floor and surrounds 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
In the meantime, these few things genuinely help:
- Stop using water in the property, including the washing machine and dishwasher
- 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 when you ring
Who pays for the repair
Whose pipe it is matters as much as what is in it. Shared drains and laterals transferred to the water company in England in 2011, 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 SW5
A blocked toilet is normally cleared at the fixed £120 plus VAT rate. You get a fixed figure rather than a running clock, so nothing changes once we are on site.