Drain unblocking in Shrewsbury, done properly.
Blocked drain? We clear it fast and tell you straight what caused it, with no jargon and no call-out charge just to get you a price. Domestic and commercial, right across Shropshire.
Same-day or next-day appointments may be available, depending on location and workload.
Send a few details and get a clear price before any work starts.
From a blocked kitchen sink to a collapsed commercial drain run.
Where it helps, we run a camera so you can see the drain flowing free.
Every kind of drainage job, clearly explained
Whatever has gone wrong underground, there is a service below to match it. Pick the job closest to your problem and we will take it from there.
Blocked Drains
Backing-up or overflowing chambers diagnosed and cleared.
Learn more →Emergency Drainage
Sewage backing up? Urgent blockages and overflows are prioritised.
Emergency help →Drain Repairs
Cracked, sunken or collapsed pipes put right, dig or no-dig.
Learn more →CCTV Drain Surveys
See exactly what is happening underground, ideal pre-purchase.
Learn more →Drain Jetting
High-pressure water blasts through grease, silt and root mass.
Learn more →Blocked Toilets & Sinks
Slow, gurgling or overflowing fixtures sorted inside the house.
Learn more →Commercial Drainage
Pubs, shops, offices and estates kept flowing and compliant.
Learn more →How much does blocked drain clearance cost in Shrewsbury?
Most straightforward domestic blocked drain clearance in the Shrewsbury area sits within a modest fixed range. The exact price depends on where the blockage is, how bad it is and whether rodding, jetting or another drain unblocking method is needed.
A blocked sink or toilet cleared from inside the house is usually the cheapest job. An external drain run that needs rodding or jetting costs a little more, and if the camera shows a broken or root-filled pipe, that becomes a repair job priced on its own merits.
The important bit: you get a clear price before we start, not a nasty surprise afterwards. We do not charge a call-out fee simply to look and quote. Send us a few details about the problem and we will come straight back to you with an honest figure.
Get my free quoteHow do I know if my drain is blocked?
The tell-tale signs usually show up long before a full overflow. Spot them early and a quick clearance saves you a much messier, pricier job later.
Water draining slowly
Sinks, baths or showers taking an age to empty means a partial blockage that is only going to get worse.
Gurgling sounds
Gurgling from a plughole or toilet as it drains is trapped air struggling past a build-up further down the pipe.
Foul smells
A drain or sewage smell around gullies and manhole covers points to waste sitting still where it should be flowing.
Overflowing chamber
Water rising in an outside inspection chamber, or pooling around it, is a clear sign the main drain is blocked.
Several fixtures at once
If the toilet, sink and shower all back up together, the blockage is in the shared drain outside, not the fixture.
Damp patches outside
Unexplained wet ground, sinking paving or lush green patches over the pipe run can mean a cracked or leaking drain.
Why use a Shropshire drainage company?
Local context matters because the age, route and condition of drainage systems can vary considerably across Shrewsbury and the surrounding towns.
Older Shrewsbury properties may still have clay drain runs that can crack, shift or allow roots through the joints. Newer developments can present different issues, including shared runs, poor falls and gullies that collect silt. The right diagnosis matters before any repair is recommended.
- Focused on Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire area
- We cover Shrewsbury and every town across Shropshire
- Clear, upfront pricing with no call-out charge to quote
- Tidy, careful work: we leave the site as we found it
What is high-pressure drain jetting?
Drain jetting uses a hose fed down the drain that fires water at very high pressure, scouring the pipe walls clean and flushing the blockage away completely.
Rodding pokes a hole through a blockage; jetting actually cleans the pipe. That is why it is commonly used for stubborn jobs: fat and grease build-up, silt, scale and fine root mass all get cut away and washed downstream, leaving the full bore of the pipe clear again.
It is safe on domestic and commercial drains, needs no digging, and pairs perfectly with a CCTV survey so you can see the pipe running clean afterwards. If a blockage keeps returning, jetting can be paired with a CCTV survey to check whether build-up, roots or damaged pipework are causing it.
Ask about drain jetting
How does it work?
Four steps, no fuss. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you get in touch.
Send your details
Fill in the quick enquiry form with the problem, your postcode and how urgent it is.
We assess & quote
We come back fast with a clear, no-obligation price and a time that suits you.
We clear the drain
Our engineer arrives with the right kit and gets the drain flowing freely again.
We show it is clear
Where useful we run the camera through so you can see the pipe running clean.
Drainage services across Shropshire
Serving Shrewsbury and towns across the wider county. If your location is not listed, include the postcode in your enquiry so coverage can be confirmed.
Common drainage questions
A few of the things Shrewsbury homeowners ask us most. There are plenty more on our full FAQ.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
No. We do not charge simply to come out and give you a price on a drainage problem. You will get a clear, no-obligation quote first, and work only goes ahead once you are happy with it.
How quickly can you come out in Shrewsbury?
Same-day or next-day appointments may be available across Shrewsbury and the surrounding area, depending on workload and location. For sewage backing up or an overflowing chamber, describe the issue clearly in your enquiry so its urgency can be assessed.
Can you unblock a drain without digging it up?
In many cases, yes. Rodding or high-pressure jetting can clear a blockage without excavation. Digging may only be needed if a CCTV survey identifies broken, displaced or collapsed pipework, although some defects may be suitable for no-dig repair.
Whose responsibility is the drain, mine or the water company?
You are generally responsible for a private drain serving only your property. Severn Trent is usually responsible for shared drains and public sewers, including some pipework within a property boundary. If ownership is unclear, describe where the problem is and which properties are affected before arranging private work.
What causes most blocked drains?
The usual culprits are fat, oil and grease poured down the sink, wet wipes and sanitary items flushed down the toilet, a build-up of silt in shallow pipes, and tree roots working their way into cracked joints. A camera survey quickly tells us which one you are dealing with.
Tell us about your drain
Send a few details and we will come straight back to you with a clear price and a time that works. The more you can tell us about the problem, the tighter the quote we can give.
- No call-out charge to quoteWe only get paid once you are happy to go ahead.
- Submit at any timeThe enquiry form is available 24 hours a day.
- Shrewsbury-focused serviceInclude your postcode so local coverage can be confirmed quickly.
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