Draincatt is your local Barnet drainage specialist. With over 25 years of experience and a fleet of advanced equipment, we provide rapid, reliable solutions for blocked drains, from emergency unblocking to long-term repairs. If you’re experiencing slow drainage, unpleasant odours, or a complete blockage, our local engineers are on call 24/7 to serve Barnet, EN5, EN4, and all surrounding North London areas.
📞 Call Our Barnet Experts 24/7: 020 8440 6502
Signs You Have a Blocked Drain
Don’t ignore the early warning signs. A small blockage can quickly escalate into a major issue. You likely have a blocked drain if you notice:
- Slow Drainage: Water taking longer than usual to drain from your sink, bath, or shower.
- Unpleasant Odours: Foul smells coming from your drains or manholes.
- Gurgling Sounds: Strange noises from your toilet or drains when water is running.
- Water Backing Up: Water rising in your sink when you flush the toilet or use the washing machine.
- Overflowing Gully: Water pooling around an outside drain after use.
Our Comprehensive Drain Unblocking Services
We use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and clear blockages quickly and effectively, preventing them from recurring.
- High-Pressure Water Jetting: Our powerful jetting units use water at up to 4000 PSI to blast away even the most stubborn blockages like hardened fat, grease, and tree roots, leaving your pipes clean and clear.
- Electro-Mechanical Cleaning: For compacted blockages or solid objects, we use specialist rotating cutting heads to break apart the obstruction without damaging your pipes.
- CCTV Drain Surveys: Not sure what’s causing the problem? Our waterproof inspection cameras are fed into your drains to pinpoint the exact location and cause of the blockage, ensuring we use the right solution first time.
- Drain Repairs & Relining: If a survey finds a cracked or broken pipe, we can often fix it with minimal disruption using our no-dig drain relining service, creating a “pipe-within-a-pipe” that is often more robust than the original.
Our Local Barnet Drainage Coverage
As a family-run local business, we are proud to serve the Barnet community. We offer rapid response times for emergency call-outs to the following areas and their surrounding postcodes:
- Barnet Town Centre (EN5)
- East Barnet (EN4)
- New Barnet
- Arkley
- High Barnet
- Underhill
- Brunswick Park
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the most common cause of a blocked drain in Barnet?
In kitchens, the most common cause is a build-up of fat, oil, and grease combined with food scraps. In bathrooms, it’s usually a combination of hair and soap residue. For external drains, leaf litter, debris, and tree root intrusion are frequent issues in the Barnet area, particularly in properties with mature trees.
How quickly can you get to my property in Barnet?
We offer a 24/7 emergency service and, in most cases, our local Barnet-based engineer can be with you within 1 hour of your call due to our central location in the area.
How much does it cost to unblock a drain in Barnet?
We believe in transparent, fair pricing. Our pricing starts from just £60 for an external gully drain. We will always provide a clear, upfront quote before any work begins. For a standard unblocking of one manhole under 30 minutes, our rate is £80.
Who is responsible for a blocked drain – me or the council?
As a general rule, you are responsible for all drains within the boundary of your property and the pipes that connect your home to the public sewer. If a blockage is in a drain shared with neighbours or in the main public sewer, it is typically the responsibility of the local water authority (Thames Water). We can help you identify where the blockage is and advise you on who is responsible.
Can you unblock a drain without excavation?
Yes, absolutely. The vast majority of blockages can be cleared using our high-pressure water jetting or electro-mechanical equipment without any need for digging. Even many repairs can be handled via no-dig relining techniques.
Do you offer a guarantee on your work?
Yes. We take pride in our work and offer a guarantee on our drain unblocking and repair services for your peace of mind. All our work comes with a comprehensive warranty.
Need a Reliable Drainage Expert in Barnet?
Don’t let a blocked drain disrupt your day. Call the local experts you can trust.
📞 Contact Draincatt today at 020 8440 6502 for fast, friendly, and affordable solutions in Barnet.