Slow drainage and standing water usually indicate a local restriction in the waste, trap or nearby pipework. We deal with accessible household blockages and trap faults before they develop into persistent smells, overflowing water or leaking waste joints.
Small drainage problems are worth fixing before they become bigger ones.
What this can include
Slow-draining kitchen sinks
Bathroom basins or bathtubs holding water
Cleaning accessible traps and nearby waste sections
Minor local restrictions close to the fitting
Trap leaks, poor seals or loose waste connections
Minor waste-pipe repairs, refitting or reconnections
Simple hand-clearing where the blockage is accessible
Small jobs welcome. This service is intended for minor, accessible household blockages and waste-trap problems. It does not claim full underground drainage work or high-pressure jetting.
Different examples of this type of job
Not every slow drain is caused by the same issue. Sometimes the trap is full of grease, hair or soap residue, sometimes water is standing because of a nearby restriction, and sometimes a loose joint or poor waste arrangement is adding to the problem. Clear photos help decide whether cleaning, adjustment, resealing or replacement is the sensible next step.
Image note: these photographs illustrate the type of fault or work described. They are not presented as a portfolio of completed GMP projects.
Accessible trap cleaningWhen the blockage is inside an accessible trap, it can be opened, cleaned and refitted. Seals and joints are checked before the trap is put back into service.Standing water in a bath or basinWater that sits high or drains very slowly can point to hair, soap residue or a nearby restriction. The drainage pattern helps decide the next step.Manual auger for a local blockageA hand auger can be useful for a small obstruction close to the waste fitting, especially when plunging or trap cleaning alone is not enough.Blocked sink holding dirty waterA sink that fills and stays high may need plunging, trap inspection or work on the nearby waste run. Standing dirty water should not be left to worsen.
What to send on WhatsApp
Send your postcode, a clear photo of the sink, basin or bath, and where relevant a photo underneath the fitting. A short video showing how the water drains is very helpful. Also mention whether the problem affects just one fixture or more than one, and whether there are leaks or bad smells as well.
Other local drainage problems we can assess
Slow kitchen sinksStanding water in baths or basinsAccessible trap cleaningManual clearing of nearby restrictionsTrap leaks and loose waste jointsSmall waste-pipe adjustments
