All types of drain blockage cleared — sinks, toilets, outside gullies, and main lateral runs. Serving Tavistock, Okehampton, Launceston and the full 20-mile area.
Free, no-obligation — we'll call you back fast.
Across Devon properties, we attend a consistent set of issues for this service. We explain the cause clearly before recommending any work.
Every visit follows the same structured process. As a result, you receive a consistent standard of work whether the job is a quick clearance or a multi-stage diagnostic survey.
We assess symptoms and isolate the likely blockage point. Furthermore, we lift the nearest manhole or use CCTV access to confirm the location before any clearance work begins.
We clear and clean drains using the right method for the issue. Therefore, you avoid both the under-clearing of repeat call-outs and the over-clearing of unnecessary work.
We provide practical recommendations to reduce repeat callouts. As a result, our customers typically see year-on-year reductions in drainage costs after their first visit.
Clear blocked outside gullies, yard drains, and inspection chambers at Devon properties.
Unblock kitchen sinks, bathroom drains, baths, and shower trays across Devon.
Blocked toilet cleared fast — same-day service across Tavistock and the surrounding area.
A qualified plumber can clear most drain blockages — blocked sinks, toilets, outside gullies, and main drainage runs. We carry drain rods and high-pressure jetting equipment for this purpose. For more complex issues such as collapsed pipes, root infiltration, or shared drainage disputes, CCTV survey and specialist equipment may be needed. We cover all these scenarios, so you only need to make one call.
Older Devon properties — particularly stone farmhouses and Victorian terraces in Tavistock — most commonly suffer drain blockages due to: tree root infiltration into ageing clay pipes; displaced pipe joints from ground movement; fat and grease build-up in kitchen drains; accumulated scale; heavy autumn leaf fall blocking external gullies; and flushing of wipes or sanitary products. Properties with septic tanks face additional risks of soakaway saturation during heavy rainfall.
Drain rodding uses flexible rods pushed manually through a pipe to break up or push a blockage. It works for soft blockages close to an access point but cannot clear grease build-up, scale, or root infiltration. High-pressure drain jetting forces water at up to 4,000 PSI through the pipe, scouring walls clean and flushing all debris away. Jetting is more thorough, more effective on stubborn blockages, and leaves pipes in better condition.
You are responsible for drains within the boundary of your property (your private lateral drain). South West Water is responsible for shared sewers — drains serving two or more properties. In practice the boundary can be unclear in older Devon properties. If the blockage is within your boundary, you arrange and pay for clearance. If it is on the shared sewer, South West Water should deal with it. We can advise on this after inspecting your system.
Drain jetting in Devon typically costs £100-£250 for a domestic property, depending on the pipe run length and difficulty of access. This includes a flow test after jetting to confirm the drain is clear. We provide a fixed price before starting work. Commercial properties or longer drain runs are quoted individually.
One of the most common questions we hear from Devon homeowners: who pays for clearing a blocked drain? The answer depends on where the blockage is — and it's not always obvious.
Drainage AdviceTwo methods. Very different results. Here's what the difference between drain rodding and high-pressure jetting means in practice for Devon homeowners.