Expert Blocked Shower In Rainford, St. Helens

Our call-out fee covers the visit and the time spent finding the fault. If the blockage is small and can be cleared with rods, that is often all you pay. If the job requires specialist equipment like high-pressure jetting, we will give you a fixed quote before we start.

Yes. We know that a blocked toilet or a flood can't wait until the morning. You can call us at any time, day or night, and we will get someone to you as soon as possible.

We are confident in our work. If we unblock a drain and it clogs up again within 30 days due to normal use, we will come back and clear it again for free.

Yes, we also offer professional domestic pressure washing. We can clean your driveways, paths, and patios to remove moss and grime.

If the water in your shower tray is slow to run away or stays around your feet, you likely have a clog. This is usually caused by a build-up of hair, soap scum, and skin cells that get caught in the trap. Over time, these materials stick together and block the flow. You can try to remove the drain cover and clean out any visible debris, but if the blockage is further down the pipe, you may need professional tools to clear it.

Many people try this natural method first. You pour a good amount of baking soda down the drain, follow it with a cup of vinegar, and leave it for about 15 minutes to fizz. Then, flush the drain with plenty of hot water. While this can help with very light grease or smells, it rarely works on a heavy hair blockage. It is a good way to keep your drains clean, but it isn't always a fix for a complete clog.

You can buy liquid unblockers at most shops, but you must follow the instructions carefully. These chemicals are very strong and can sometimes damage older pipes or the seals in your shower tray if they are left for too long. If the water is standing and won't move at all, the chemicals might just sit on top of the blockage and not reach the problem, which can be dangerous when you try to remove them.

The best advice is to try and pull the hair out rather than pushing it further down. You can use a small plunger to try and shift the clog, or a long, thin tool like a wire coat hanger to hook the hair and pull it out. If you do this every few weeks, you can prevent a major blockage. To save time in the future, always use a hair catcher or a mesh cover over the drain to stop hair from entering the system.