Service Price List
Callout Rates

Service & Pricing

Straightforward rates for drainage, inspection and clearance work. All prices exclude VAT unless stated.

Weekends

Drain Unblocking

Drain Jetting

£140 / first hour

Then £120/hour, billed in 15-min increments.

Weekdays only

Drain Cleaning

Routine clearance & upkeep

£70 / first hour

Then £50/hour. Not available at weekends.

Diagnostics

CCTV Inspection

Camera pipe check · residential

From £175

Fixed price.

Diagnostics

CCTV Survey

Full drain survey & report · residential

From £295

Fixed price.

Weekdays

Toilet Unblocking

Fast clearance visit

£100 / first hour

Then £100/hour, billed in 15-min increments.

Weekends

Toilet Unblocking

Fast clearance visit

£120 / first hour

Then £120/hour, billed in 15-min increments.

Callout & Booking Deposits

A deposit secures your booking and is deducted from the final invoice if the job goes ahead.

Plymouth & surrounding areasLocal callout
£20
10–15 milesfrom DrainBlock Services
£30
15–20 milesfrom DrainBlock Services
£40
Beyond 20 miles+£10 for every additional 5-mile band
£50+

Prices are a guide only and may vary depending on access, severity and location.
Call for a fixed quote before we attend — your deposit is deducted from the final invoice if the job proceeds.

Get started with expert drainage help in Truro, Falmouth, St Austell, and across Cornwall. We offer free, no-obligation quotes and there’s zero VAT on any of our services. Whether it’s your home or a business property, we’ve got you covered, and we’re on call 24/7 for emergencies.

Why Our Expert Toilet Unblocking Stands Out

When you need dependable drain repairs, we’re just a phone call away

Proven Techniques

Store-bought cleaners often fail. We use professional grade unblockers and high pressure jetting to dissolve clogs, ensuring thorough unblocking without pipe damage.

Rapid Response

Clogged toilets cause stress. When you call, we respond quickly. Our Plymouth crew arrives fast with fully equipped vans. Rely on us to unblock your toilet drain promptly and efficiently.

Skilled Technicians

Our technicians are effective in toilet unblocking. You receive a skilled professional who respects your home, explains each step clearly, and leaves the area spotless.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no guesswork. Before any work begins, we’ll walk you through the cost of any extra required work, ensuring there are no surprises on your final invoice.

Straightforward, Reliable Toilet Unblocking

Our standard fee starts at £100, which covers the initial inspection and unblocking. If the job needs jetting or a small repair, we’ll walk you through it first, no surprises, just clear info and fair pricing from the start.

Overhead view of a white porcelain toilet bowl being unclogged with a long-handled plunger or drain rod, a technician’s legs and rubber boots visible beside a small shower stall with a blue non-slip mat; cleaning supplies are stored in a niche beside the toilet and an orange toolbox handle peeks into the frame.

DIY Tips vs. Professional Drain Unblocking Toilet Service

It’s easy to reach for a plunger or a bottle of drain cleaner when the loo clogs up, and for small blockages, that might do the trick.

But if water keeps rising too high, you hear gurgling from nearby drains, or the problem keeps coming back, there’s likely something deeper going on. That’s when it’s time to call in our expert toilet unblocking team to get to the root of it properly.

DIY TIP

A plunger can usually clear small blockages. Just place it firmly over the drain, make a good seal, and plunge with steady pressure. If the water begins to drain after a few tries, chances are you’ve sorted it.

When to Call Us

If water remains after plunging, blockages return, you smell sewage or see damp spots, call us.

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Incredibly prompt, friendly and effective- and for a reasonable price too. Managed to shift a blockage caused by plaster and a collapsed cast iron soil pipe in quick tidy fashion. Highly recommended

Daniel Fuller

Responded really quickly, cleared the blockage for a reasonable price, and gave lots of helpful advice on how to prevent the problem going forwards.

Mike Wellsbury-Nye

Quick reponce, Romans thorough and happy to explain and go through the process. Really helped sort me out in a pinch when I had a clog, his professionalisim really helps in awkward situations.

David James

Serving Your Neighbourhood

We’re proud to provide trusted, expert pipe and drain cleaning services for residents in Truro, Newquay, Falmouth, Bodmin, Redruth, and St Austell.

No matter where you are in Cornwall, our reliable team is ready to roll up their sleeves and give your drains the attention they need.

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DRAIN repair Frequently Asked Questions

Below you’ll find answers to our most common questions about drain cleaning. If you don’t see the information you need here, or you’d like more details, just give us a call.

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A drain unblocker uses specialist tools like rods, plungers, or high-pressure jetting equipment, to remove whatever’s causing the clog. In Cornwall, our team responds fast to homes in places like Truro, St Austell, and Falmouth to sort blockages quickly and cleanly, without causing mess or damage.

Most toilet blockages can be cleared in under an hour. It depends on how severe the clog is and what caused it, but we aim to be in and out with minimal disruption, whether you’re in Penzance, Bodmin, or a village just outside Launceston.

Yes, when done correctly. We always assess your pipe condition first, especially in older properties found in areas like Redruth, Camborne, or Helston. If we think jetting isn’t right, we’ll use gentler methods that still get the job done safely.

Toilets aren’t built for anything other than human waste and toilet paper. Wet wipes, kitchen roll, sanitary products, nappies, and even too much paper at once can cause blockages. We’ve cleared more than a few clogs in Cornwall caused by “flushable” wipes, spoiler alert: they’re not.

Most blockages come from flushed items that shouldn’t go down the drain, wipes, toys, grease, or even build-up from hard water over time. In coastal areas of Cornwall like Newquay or Looe, we also see more tree root intrusion due to older pipe systems and shifting soil.

  • Only flush toilet paper — never wipes, even if they say “flushable”.

  • Avoid using chemical drain cleaners regularly — they can damage older pipes

  • If your toilet gurgles or drains slowly, get it checked early
  • Immediate Action: Book a routine drain inspection every couple of years, especially in older homes.
    We offer preventative checks throughout Cornwall, so you can stay ahead of trouble.

Our basic toilet unblocking service starts at £100, with no VAT on top. That covers most standard blockages across Cornwall, and we’re happy to quote over the phone. We keep it fair, upfront, and simple.

OUR SERVICES

Drain Unblocking

Don’t let a blocked drain in Cornwall slow you down. We’re on call 24/7, and our local engineers arrive ready to clear clogs or handle bigger blockages quickly and with zero hassle.

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Drain Cleaning in Cornwall

Leave it to us to keep your drains flowing smoothly. Our expert cleaning service spots early signs of trouble and clears them out fast, helping you avoid blockages and keep everything running just as it should.

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Drain Repair

A burst pipe can cause major damage fast. That’s why we’re on call 24/7 across Cornwall, ready to fix leaks quickly and get your drainage system back to normal before things get worse.

 

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Blocked Toilet

Few things throw off your day like a blocked toilet. When it happens, we treat it like the emergency it is, fast, no fuss, and no one left waiting. Day or night, weekday or bank holiday, we’re usually there within the hour to get things sorted.

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CCTV Inspection & Survey

Don’t wait for a small issue to turn into a major problem. Give us a call today for a clear, detailed look inside your drains. Our CCTV inspections catch cracks, blockages, and hidden damage early, before things get messy.

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Called Roman at drain block services to check out a blocked pipe. He came and sorted everything out on the same day and at a competitive price too.

Tobias Eibeck

Great service! Was done quickly but was really effective. Roman who did it was really friendly and polite, making the whole thing as hassle free as possible.

Alisha K

Very quick response, friendly and did a great job. Much appreciated!

 

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