In most instances drains and sewers that only take waste from your home are private and the responsibility to clear it is with the home owner. Drains and sewers that are shared are usually our responsibility although there are exceptions to this.
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If you’re still not sure please call us on 0345 717 1100 where one of our team will give you advice on the next steps to take.
If it’s a private drain, you'll need to unblock it, but fortunately, there's easy ways to do this.
Unblocking liquids are available in supermarkets, and a good, regular clean of your sink, toilet, shower and bath can help keep build-up at bay.
You can also hire a WaterSafe approved plumber or a drainage company to investigate it for you.
Please let us know about it by calling 0345 717 1100 so we can get it fixed as soon as possible. We aim to arrive at blocked sewers within four hours.
The biggest cause of blockages are wet wipes that are flushed down the toilet. They contain plastic and don’t break down like toilet roll.
Also, cooking oils and fats poured down the sink sticks and hardens to the inside the pipes. The more you pour down the plughole, the more it builds up.
Here are some simple things you can do to stop blocked pipes and drains:
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