A blocked drain is unpleasant and can damage your property. It’s a stressful situation that needs resolving without delay.

Mega Rod has helped customers in Bath, Bristol, and surrounding areas with this problem for many years. A question we’re often asked is, ‘how much does it cost to unblock a drain?’ Costs vary depending on the situation. Here are the main points to consider.

Is the Blockage Accessible?

If the blockage is difficult to reach, fixing it is harder. It takes longer and may require special equipment. If the blockage is easily accessible, it’ll be quicker – and therefore cheaper – to resolve.

Specialised Equipment

Tricky access and tough blockages may require a CCTV drain survey to determine the precise location and nature of the problem. High-pressure water jetting may be needed to thoroughly remove the blockage.

What Causes the Block?

Often the problem is caused by something easy to remove – food waste, hair, and soap scum, for example. Solid matter requires more work – tree roots, debris such as plaster or cement, mineral buildups, and collapsed pipes all take longer to fix.

Hardened fatbergs (large lumps of grease, fat and oil) are also common and may contain other items trapped within – an extra problem which makes them particularly tough.

Time of Day

Problems can arise at any time, including evenings and weekends. Out-of-hours callouts are likely to incur additional costs.

Pre-Booked or Emergency

If you need general maintenance such as cleaning, descaling or debris removal, we can schedule a visit during regular working hours. Even if you have a blockage, not all problems are urgent, so a pre-booked call-out may be all you need. This is the most cost-effective way of dealing with the issue. 

Of course, problems don’t always occur at a convenient time. At Mega Rod, we offer a 24/7 callout service, so help is only a quick phone call away, and we always aim to offer fair and transparent prices.

Is There a Typical Price for Drain Unblocking?

Prices depend on the cause and complexity of the blockage, equipment used, length of time to resolve the problem and time of day. Here are some ballpark figures.

PLEASE NOTE

This is a rough guide based on average figures for the UK. Precise costs are tailored to your individual requirements.    

• Drain unblocking (rodding) from £85
• Drain unblocking (water jetting) from £185
• Drain CCTV survey from £200 to £300
• Standard callout charge from £60
• Emergency callout charge from £185

Preventing Problems and Unnecessary Costs

A few simple measures can prevent problems and save you money.

• Fats and oils: NEVER pour them down the sink. They’ll solidify and cause blockages. Pour them into a sealable container and discard them with your general rubbish.
• Nappies, wet wipes and sanitary products: seal these in disposable bags or nappy sacks and put them in the general rubbish. Don’t ever flush them down the toilet. 
• Use Drain Strainers: A simple way to stop hair and bits of food from getting into the pipes.

Regular Drain Maintenance  

Prevention is always better than cure, so why not consider regular drain maintenance with a reliable and experienced local company? Prevent major problems and costly repairs with regular inspections and remedial work, as required.

For Cleaning, Blockages and Maintenance, Call the Experts at Mega Rod

Whatever the problem, we’re here to help.

Contact our experienced team today.