Separate a kitchen branch blockage from a building problem
A kitchen sink that slows again soon after clearing deserves more than another round of chemicals. Note whether the dishwasher discharge changes the sink level, whether a second fitting is affected and how quickly the symptom returns. These observations help decide whether the immediate concern is a local waste branch or a downstream restriction.
In a managed building, access to a shared stack or drainage run may need coordination outside your apartment. Tell us about previous clearance work and any available survey footage so the investigation does not start from a misleading assumption. A camera survey or jetting is considered for suitability and access; neither is promised as the correct first step for every internal pipe.
A Mayfair appointment needs a precise property description, not simply a postcode. Tell us whether we are visiting a self-contained house, a flat with private services or a residence with building-managed equipment. Those distinctions affect what can be inspected and who can authorise work.
For an address around Berkeley Square or Grosvenor Square, provide the actual entrance and any porter instructions. Check contractor access and unloading arrangements with your building before the appointment; a nearby parking space cannot be assumed.
- History of previous clearance work
- Which appliances discharge into the affected area
- Permission and access for any shared drainage inspection
- One hour minimum charge.
- Before any extra work, we give you an estimated duration and expected labour cost to agree.
- We do not promise fixed turnaround times; visits are arranged with you directly.
- Call or bookRing 020 3858 0085 or book an engineer with your full address.
- Share building detailsConcierge, parking, lift access, key holders and where stopcocks or boilers sit.
- Agree before workEstimated duration and expected labour cost agreed before anything extra.
Good to know.
Will jetting always solve a recurring kitchen blockage?
No. It may be appropriate for a suitable drain run, but a restricted waste branch, damaged pipe or access limitation can need a different approach. The proposed method should follow the inspection, not be assumed in advance.
What does drains cost in Mayfair?
£150 + VAT per hour (£180 inc VAT), with a one hour minimum. Before any extra work we give an estimated duration and expected labour cost for you to agree.