One dubious practice from some less than honest drain clearance firms is to offer what appears to be a low price for their services. Once underway, with equipment on the premises, they “find” the task is more complex than first thought, and the final price goes up steeply!

That is why the first thing to look for is a reassuring level of testing and assessment. The company should be able to take information from you and put camera equipment into the waste system, to get a clear “picture” of the problem.

From that, they can provide feedback on how large the task is; from a simple blocked waste pipe in your kitchen sink, to major structural issues in your mains waste system. A credible and honest drain clearance company will even tell you if the problem lies off your property, and out of your individual responsibility. This enables you to contact your local water and waste management provider to address the issue.

Competent and well-trained companies will work to remove the blockage without causing any residual damage too. For example, if a contractor forces pressurised water through your drains inappropriately and unnecessarily, it could cause fractures. These then leak waste substances into your soil or the fabric of your building!

This all means that when you are “looking into drains” you need a company that is reliable and readily available, affordable but also experienced and well equipped.