Drain Unblocking You Can Book Today
DrainHart engineers carry rodding and high-pressure jetting equipment on every van, clearing blocked drains across Greater Manchester fast and at a price agreed before we start.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week · Engineers on-site within 60 minutes · No call-out fee
60 minutes
Avg. response time
24/7, 365 days
Availability
None — fixed quote upfront
Call-out fee
Fully insured & DBS-checked
Engineers
Our Drain Unblocking Process
When you call, we ask a few quick questions about what's happening — which fixtures are affected, whether water is backing up, and whether this has happened before. That lets us send an engineer prepared for the likely cause and gives you a fixed price before anyone arrives. On-site, we start with the least invasive method that's likely to work, escalating to high-pressure jetting if rodding alone doesn't clear it.
Internal vs External Blockages
Internal blockages — a slow-draining sink, a backed-up toilet — are usually quicker to access and clear. External blockages, such as a flooding gully or a blocked manhole, often involve more debris and may require jetting from an external access point. Either way, our vans carry the equipment for both, so a single visit is usually enough.
Domestic and Commercial Drain Unblocking
- Homeowners dealing with a one-off or recurring blockage
- Landlords and letting agents needing fast turnaround between tenancies
- Restaurants and food businesses with grease-related kitchen drain issues
- Property managers responsible for shared drainage in apartment blocks
Curious which method your blockage needs? Read our guide: rodding vs jetting →
How It Works
- 1
Call or message us
Tell us what's happening — which fixtures are affected, whether water is backing up, and your postcode. Takes under two minutes.
- 2
Get a fixed price
We confirm a fixed price over the phone before anyone is dispatched, based on what you've told us. No surprise charges later.
- 3
Engineer attends
A local, insured engineer arrives — typically within 60 minutes — carrying rodding, jetting and CCTV equipment to handle most jobs in one visit.
- 4
Problem fixed, confirmed
We test the drain to confirm it's flowing freely before we leave, and explain what caused it so you know what to watch for.
What Customers Say
“Called at 7am with a flooding drain outside the house. Engineer was here within the hour and sorted it before work.”
— Local homeowner
“Used them for a CCTV survey before buying a flat. Report was clear and the engineer talked me through exactly what they found.”
— Local homeowner
“We manage several rental properties and DrainHart give us a fixed price every time — makes it easy to recharge tenants fairly.”
— Local letting agent
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between rodding and jetting?
Rodding uses flexible rods to physically break up and push through a blockage — effective for most straightforward clogs. Jetting uses a high-pressure water jet to clear blockages and scour the inside of the pipe, which works better on grease build-up and longer runs.
How long does drain unblocking take?
Most straightforward blockages are cleared within an hour of the engineer arriving. More stubborn or hard-to-reach blockages may take longer, but we'll always give you a realistic estimate on-site before proceeding.
Can you unblock a drain without making a mess?
Yes — our equipment is designed for controlled clearance with minimal disruption. We protect the work area and clean up after every job before we leave.
Do you offer a guarantee on drain unblocking work?
We stand behind our work. If the same blockage returns shortly after a clearance, get in touch and we'll investigate at no extra call-out cost to identify whether there's an underlying issue.
Need drain unblocking today?
Same-day appointments available. No call-out charge, no hidden fees.
Get a Free Fixed-Price Quote: 0161 850 0199