We have been clearing drains across London since 2013, and W4 is well within our patch. That covers Chiswick and Turnham Green.
What we cover in W4
Our coverage of W4 runs across Chiswick and Turnham Green, in Hounslow. As we also attend the adjoining areas, a drain shared between streets is not a problem.
Chiswick is Victorian and Edwardian terraces with mature street trees and gardens, close to the river. Root ingress and slow surface water clearance in the lower streets are the two constants.
Common causes in W4
Nearly everything we clear in W4 comes down to a short list:
- A restriction that has been forming for months, completed by a downpour
- A defect in the pipe itself 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:
- Water sitting in a drain outside hours after the last discharge
- More than one appliance backing up, which points at the shared run
- Gurgling from a toilet or sink as another appliance drains
- A sour smell near the gully that worsens after rain
How the visit works
The process is the same whatever the address, which is how we can quote a fixed price:
- Get the property out of harm’s way on arrival
- Trace the restriction by working through the chambers
- Clear it by jetting or mechanically
- Report what caused it and whether the pipe needs more than clearing
Before we arrive
Before the engineer arrives, a couple of things make a real difference:
- Stop using water in the property, including the washing machine and dishwasher
- Cordon off contaminated ground
- Clear access to the drain covers if you can
- Have your postcode and a description ready when you ring
Who pays for the repair
On terraced and converted property, ownership is the first thing to settle. Pipework inside your boundary serving only your property is yours; past the boundary it is normally Thames Water. We record it so you have something to act on.
What it costs in W4
Drain unblocking starts at a fixed £120 plus VAT, with no call-out charge at any hour. We never charge for coming out, whatever the time. The price is confirmed before we start.