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Blocked Drain

Anyone recommend someone in Belfast to look at / unblock a drain. Have tried plunging and sink unblocker etc but it's not working. More of a very slow drain than totally blocked.

Chris

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  • jenny-wren
    jenny-wren Posts: 838 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    My mother had the same problem with a kitchen drain. Before you call out someone to look at it why not try B&Q's drain cleaner:

    B&Q One Shot Drain Cleaner

    It's nasty stuff but well worth a tenner if it saves you having to pay a fortune to get in the professionals.
    Norn Iron Club Member 330 ;)
  • Thanks, will give it a go
  • glenderg
    glenderg Posts: 383 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    caustic soda
    Be good to the young on their way up you might need them on your way down.
  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee! Cashback Cashier
    caustic soda is your best bet.
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
  • Chrissy_Boy_2
    Chrissy_Boy_2 Posts: 54 Forumite
    Tried the One Shot and it did the trick, thanks for that, you've saved me more than a few quid !
  • jenny-wren
    jenny-wren Posts: 838 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Glad I could help. Years ago my mother called out Dynarod who told her the problem was that fats from the kitchen sink outflow were mixing with washing powder/liquid from the washing machine outflow and congealing causing the pipe to become clogged up and the water to drain slowly. Every so often we use the B&Q stuff and it solves the problem.
    Norn Iron Club Member 330 ;)
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