What Causes a Blocked Drain
Most blockages we attend across Greater Manchester come down to a handful of recurring causes: fat, oil and grease solidifying inside kitchen waste pipes; wet wipes and sanitary products caught in toilet branches; tree roots growing into ageing clay pipework, especially common in the borough's older terraced streets; and silt or debris building up in external gullies after heavy rain. Less commonly, a blockage signals a structural problem — a collapsed, cracked or displaced section of pipe that needs repair rather than just clearing.
How We Clear a Blocked Drain
- Diagnose the blockage location and likely cause over the phone
- Attend with rodding and high-pressure jetting equipment as standard
- Clear the blockage and run water through to confirm it's flowing freely
- Use a CCTV camera to inspect the pipe if the blockage is recurring or unclear
- Advise on repair options if we find a structural cause
Recurring Blockages
If the same drain keeps blocking, clearing it again and again only delays the real problem. We'll recommend a CCTV drain survey to find the root cause — whether that's a partial collapse, root ingrowth, or a misaligned joint — so you can fix it properly instead of paying for repeat call-outs.
Blocked Drains by Area
We cover every borough of Greater Manchester. Each area page has local coverage detail, response times, and the specific drainage issues common to that neighbourhood.
- Blocked drains Rochdale — covering Heywood, Milnrow, Littleborough, Castleton and surrounding villages
- Blocked drains Salford — Eccles, Swinton, Walkden, Irlam and MediaCityUK
- Blocked drains Bury — Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Tottington and Whitefield
- Blocked drains Oldham — Saddleworth, Royton, Chadderton and Shaw
- Blocked drains Stockport — Cheadle, Bramhall, Hazel Grove and Marple
- Blocked drains Bolton — Horwich, Farnworth, Westhoughton and Kearsley
- Blocked drains Wigan — Leigh, Atherton, Hindley and Standish
Not sure if you actually have a blockage? Read our guide: 5 signs you have a blocked drain →