SINK UNBLOCKING · LONDON
Blocked sink help in Greenwich
A sink that drains slowly, holds standing water or smells unpleasant can interrupt a kitchen or bathroom. Blockage Busters helps clear blocked sinks at homes, rented properties and business premises in Greenwich. Tell us which sink is affected and whether any other fixtures are backing up so we can discuss the appropriate next step.
Request sink unblocking in Greenwich
Send your postcode, contact details and a description of the blockage. We will contact you to confirm availability and discuss a quote.
Common signs of a blocked sink
- Water drains more slowly than usual or remains in the bowl.
- Gurgling comes from the waste pipe when water runs.
- Unpleasant smells persist around the plughole.
- Water backs up into another sink or appliance connection.
Kitchen waste pipes may collect grease and food debris. Bathroom basins can become restricted by hair, soap residue and other deposits. A problem affecting several fixtures may be further along the drainage system rather than in the sink trap alone.
What to do while waiting for help
Stop running water into a sink that is backing up, and avoid using appliances that discharge into the same waste pipe. Remove loose debris from the plughole only if it is easy to reach. Avoid mixing chemical products. If you have already used a drain cleaner, tell the engineer what it was before work begins.
How we assess and clear the blockage
We assess the symptoms, pipe layout and available access before agreeing the work. The clearance method depends on where the obstruction is and the condition of the pipework. We explain the proposed approach and quote before proceeding. If the symptoms suggest a wider drainage problem, we discuss whether additional investigation is appropriate.
If the blockage keeps returning
Repeated blockages can need more than another clearance. An appropriate CCTV drain survey can help investigate accessible drainage and visible defects further along the system. A camera survey is not automatically required for every blocked sink; the recommendation depends on the findings and access.
Arrange access to your Greenwich property
Provide the full postcode, building number or name, and a contact number. Mention parking restrictions, entry arrangements and who can authorise the work. For rented properties, tell us who will meet the engineer. For business premises, share opening hours and any restrictions affecting access.
Local drainage services
View drain unblocking in Greenwich or browse the London drainage area directory. For a different problem, see our blocked toilet service.
Report connected appliance symptoms
If a sink in Greenwich backs up during a washing machine or dishwasher discharge, mention the connection when enquiring. Explain whether water enters the bowl during another discharge or remains after ordinary sink use. Those observations help the engineer assess the waste arrangement.
Do not run an appliance again if it could cause an overflow. Mention recent plumbing changes, previous clearance and whether other outlets are affected.
Access to the sink waste
Clear loose belongings from beneath the sink where safe, leaving fittings in place. Point out existing leaks and describe concealed connections or restricted access behind fitted units.
The accessible trap and waste route can be considered before recommending wider drainage checks. A single slow sink does not automatically require underground jetting or a camera survey.
What if drainage improved only briefly?
Describe the earlier work and how long the improvement lasted. Remaining deposits or another restriction along the connected route may need assessment.
Does a smell mean the sink is blocked?
No. Explain whether water drains normally and when the smell appears. The trap or connections may need different checks from clearance.
Speak to Blockage Busters
Call 07379 424891 or email info@blockagebusters.co.uk. You can also request a quote using the form above. Contact our 24/7 team to confirm availability for your address in Greenwich.