Blocked Sinks
It is important to be careful what you put down your sinks. Fat and grease will stick to the inside of drains and should not be disposed of down the sink. Large amounts of hair can cause clogged or blocked drains and should be prevented from going down your shower waste or vanity basin. Try using plug hole insert strainers where possible.
Early detection of a blocked drain can drastically reduce damage caused by a overflowing drain or toilet. Signs to look and listen for include a gurgling or gulping sound (often accompanied by a smelly drain grate) coming from the waste inlets or toilet when water is in use. Another sign of a blocked drain is the water level in the toilet rising above or falling below normal levels, and/or the drain outside the house overflowing, especially after the washing machine has been in use. The floor waste drain overflowing during a shower may also indicate a blockage. If you do suspect that you have a blocked or partially blocked drain please give us a call to clear the drain as soon as possible.
Blockage Prevention
Blocked Toilets
The most common cause of a blocked toilet is excessive use of toilet roll or the flushing of products that do not break down. These items include baby wipes, cleaning wipes, cotton pads and even sanitary items. If the blockage does not clear with a plunger then the problem may be more severe and you should contact us as soon as possible.
Root Ingress
Tree roots are one of the most common causes of blocked drains. Especially in the hottest months of summer, trees will be thirsty for water and will be drawn to the condensation that forms on the outside of pipes. As a general rule trees and plants should be planted as far away as possible from sewer and stormwater drainage lines.
Try to limit the amount of fat you allow to flow in to your drain from sinks / dishwashers
We provide local drain cleaning services across Essex including (but not limited to);
Basildon, Benfleet, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Burnham on Crouch, Canvey Island, Chalkwell, Chelmsford, Clacton on Sea, Colchester, Danbury, Grays, Great Dunmow, Hockley, Hornchurch, Ingatestone, Leigh on Sea, Maldon, Ongar, Pitsea, Rayleigh, Romford, Shenfield, Shoeburyness, South Woodham Ferrers, Southend on Sea, Upminster, West Horndon, Westcliff, Wickford, Witham
Areas Covered
1st Choice Drainage Limited
Company Reg No: 09454706
Drain Cleaning / Maintenance
Drain CCTV
Drain Unblocking / Toilet Unblocking
High Pressure Drain Jetting
Residential / Commercial Drain Services
Essex Areas Covered