Drainage service
Drain Unblocking
Blocked, slow or overflowing drain? Call Fedurco for professional drain clearance and diagnosis across Kent, South-East London and Medway.
- Available 24/7
- Quote before work
- 60-minute response in Kent
Recognise the problem
Is this what you’re dealing with?
Blockages often start small. Spotting the signs early usually makes them easier to deal with.
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Water draining slowly
Sinks, baths or showers take longer than usual to empty.
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Gurgling drains
Bubbling sounds from plugholes or toilets as water drains away.
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Toilet water rising
The bowl fills higher than normal or empties slowly after flushing.
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Outside drain overflowing
Gullies or inspection chambers filling up or spilling over.
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Unpleasant smells
Persistent sewage or stale odours inside or around the property.
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Water backing up
Dirty water returning through plugholes, toilets or gullies.
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Recurring blockages
The same drain blocking again weeks or months after it was cleared.
Blocked drain getting worse?
Call our 24/7 drainage line. 60-minute response in Kent.
How it works
What happens when you get in touch.
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Tell us what’s happening
Call or send an enquiry and explain the problem.
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We assess the drain
We establish what’s happening and the appropriate approach.
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We explain the work
The recommended work and quote are explained before we proceed.
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Clear and check
We clear the blockage with the right method and check the flow.
What we do
Clear the blockage. Find out why it happened.
Not every blocked drain needs the same treatment. We start by assessing the problem, then clear it with the method that suits it — rather than applying one fix to every job.
The right approach depends on a few things:
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- Where the blockage is
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- What is causing it
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- The condition of the pipework
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- Whether it keeps coming back
Common causes
What causes blocked drains?
Most blockages build up gradually from everyday waste. Only some are linked to damage in the pipe — the cause is confirmed once the drain is checked.
Fat, grease and food waste
Cools and hardens on pipe walls in kitchen drains, catching other debris.
Wipes and sanitary products
Even ‘flushable’ wipes don’t break down like toilet paper and snag in pipes.
Hair and soap build-up
A common cause of slow showers, baths and basins.
Debris and foreign objects
Leaves, silt, and items dropped or flushed into the system.
Scale build-up
Mineral deposits that narrow the pipe over time.
Tree roots
Roots can enter through small cracks or joints and grow inside the pipe.
Damaged pipework
Cracks or defects that catch waste and slow the flow.
Collapsed or displaced pipes
Sections that have shifted or collapsed and obstruct the drain.
Diagnosis
Find the cause, not just the blockage.
Many blockages can be located with a visual check at the access points. Where the cause isn’t clear, or the drain keeps blocking, we can use appropriate inspection techniques to see what is going on.
A CCTV camera inspection lets us see inside the pipe and check its condition. It isn’t needed for every blocked drain — we’ll tell you when it would help.
Clearance methods
The right method for the blockage.
Different blockages need different methods. Most jobs use one — we’ll explain what we recommend and why.
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Drain rodding
A straightforward way to break up and remove many blockages close to access points.
Accessible blockages
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High-pressure water jetting
Clears stubborn build-up such as grease, scale and debris from pipe walls.
Stubborn build-up and debris
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CCTV inspection
Used to confirm the cause, check the pipe after clearing, or investigate recurring problems.
Where diagnosis is needed
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Root removal
Roots inside the pipe are cut back and cleared. Repairs may be recommended to stop them returning.
Where roots are involved
Not sure which method you need?
You don’t have to know. Call and describe what’s happening — we’ll assess it and explain the approach before any work.
High-pressure jetting
When the blockage needs more than basic clearance.
Jetting sends water at high pressure through the pipe to scour away grease, scale, silt and debris that rods can’t shift.
It’s effective for build-up, but it won’t fix a cracked or collapsed pipe — if we find damage, we’ll explain the options.
Recurring blockages
Blocked again?
A recurring blockage can be a symptom of a bigger drainage problem.
If a drain keeps blocking, clearing it again may not be enough. Repeated problems can sometimes relate to:
- Root ingress
- Damaged pipework
- Displaced joints
- Structural defects
- Persistent build-up
We can’t diagnose this over the phone. Where it’s appropriate, we may recommend further investigation before any repair is discussed.
Where further investigation may lead
The quickest fix isn’t always the right fix.
Where it matters, we look for the underlying problem — so you’re not calling us back for the same drain.
The Fedurco approach
Why Fedurco?
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Diagnose first
We work to establish what is actually causing the problem.
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Explain the work
You know what’s being recommended, and the quote, before work goes ahead.
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The right method
Different drainage problems need different solutions — we match the method to the job.
Reviews
What customers have said
“Came on the same day as I called Jan out, fixed my issue within minutes for a extremely reasonable rate. Gave advice on how to stop it happening again.”
“We had a blocked drain that had water coming out, it was gurgling and there was a horrible smell. Jan was with us within…”
Need help with a blocked drain?
Areas we cover
Drain unblocking across Kent, South-East London & Medway
Help for homes and businesses across the area, 24 hours a day. The 60-minute emergency response applies in Kent.
Related services
When it’s more than a blockage.
CCTV Drain Surveys
A camera inspection to find cracks, roots and collapsed sections.
Explore ServiceHigh-Pressure Drain Jetting
Clears stubborn build-up and debris from pipes.
Explore Service
Root Blockages
Removing roots from drains, with repair options.
Explore Service
Pipe Relining
Repairs suitable damaged pipes from the inside.
Explore Service
Drain Repairs
For damaged, cracked or displaced pipework.
Explore Service
Common questions
Blocked drain questions.
Problem guides
Dealing with one of these?
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Tell us about the blockage.
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