We have been clearing drains across London since 2013, with W11 among the areas we attend most. The postcode takes in Notting Hill and Holland Park.
What we cover in W11
W11 takes in Notting Hill and Holland Park, inside Kensington and Chelsea. We work for householders and businesses alike in this area, from a slow sink to a complete system.
Notting Hill has stucco terraces around garden squares, most converted into flats or maisonettes. Basement conversions and shared laterals under communal gardens are the local complication.
Common causes in W11
The recurring problems in W11 follow a pattern:
- A build-up that has been narrowing the pipe for a while, tipped over by a single wash
- A structural fault in the pipe collecting everything that passes
- A shared run affecting several properties
- Storm water using the same pipe as the foul waste
Signs worth reporting
The symptoms worth reporting when you ring:
- Standing water in a yard gully long after use
- Two or more fittings affected together, rather than a single sink
- Gurgling from a toilet or sink as another appliance drains
- Foul odour around a chamber that worsens after rain
How the visit works
This is how a visit works:
- Make the property safe on arrival
- Trace the restriction by working through the chambers
- Clear it by jetting or mechanically
- Tell you what we found and whether the pipe needs more than clearing
Before we arrive
Useful steps before we arrive:
- Stop using water in the property, including the washing machine and dishwasher
- Keep people and pets away from any standing waste water
- Clear access to the drain covers if you can
- Jot down what is draining and what is not so we arrive prepared
Who pays for the repair
On terraced and converted property, ownership is the first thing to settle. Your own run up to the boundary is your responsibility; shared runs and anything past the boundary generally are not. You get that in writing.
What it costs in W11
Drain unblocking starts at a fixed £120 plus VAT, with no call-out charge at any hour. You get a fixed figure rather than a running clock, which means a stubborn blockage costs what we said.