Blocked Drains
Blocked Drains | Emergency Plumbing | Plumbing | Harrogate
When sinks gurgle, toilets threaten to overflow and foul odours creep through your property, every minute counts. HEP’s experienced engineers are based right here in Harrogate, ready to dive straight into stubborn blockages with high-pressure jetting, electro-mechanical cleaning and CCTV diagnostics. Because we’re local, we arrive fast, work cleanly and keep disruption to an absolute minimum—restoring full flow before water damage or unpleasant smells have a chance to spread.
Our round-the-clock commitment to emergency plumbing means you can pick up the phone 24/7 and speak to a real person, not an answer machine. Transparent pricing, fully stocked vans and a “fixed first visit” mindset ensure you’re never left waiting for parts or hit with hidden extras. From residential kitchens to bustling commercial premises, trust HEP to unblock, repair and reassure—so you can get back to life in Harrogate with complete peace of mind.
FAQs
What are the typical signs that my drain is blocked?
Slow-draining sinks, gurgling sounds from pipes, unpleasant odours, rising water levels in toilets or outside gullies, and water backing up into appliances are all warning signals. If you notice any of these in your Harrogate property, act quickly—waiting can allow minor obstructions to turn into full blockages or even flooding.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency plumbing for blocked drains in Harrogate?
Yes. Our local team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Whether it’s 2 pm or 2 am, one phone call will dispatch an engineer equipped to diagnose and clear your blockage on the spot.
How fast can you reach me in an emergency?
Because we only serve Harrogate and the surrounding villages, our average response time is 60 minutes or less. When you call, our dispatcher confirms your location, advises an estimated arrival time, and keeps you updated if traffic conditions change.
What methods do you use to clear my blocked drain?
We begin with a CCTV camera inspection to pinpoint the blockage and check pipe condition. Depending on what we find, we’ll use high-pressure water jetting, mechanical rodding, electro-mechanical cable machines, or root-cutting heads. All equipment is carried on our vans so most jobs are completed in one visit.
Will your drain-clearing techniques damage my pipes, driveway, or garden?
No. High-pressure water jetting is safe for modern PVC and older clay pipework when performed by trained engineers. Mechanical rodding and cable machines are selected to match pipe diameter to avoid abrasion. We only excavate as a last resort and always restore surfaces to their original condition.
How much does emergency drain unblocking cost in Harrogate?
We give transparent, fixed prices before any work starts. Daytime emergency call-outs start from £90+VAT, while night, weekend, or bank-holiday rates start from £120+VAT. The quoted figure includes labour, equipment use, and a CCTV check; there are no hidden disposal or travel fees. If we find major structural damage, we’ll explain repair options and costs first.