Blocked drains and toilets
Sink, shower or toilet not draining? Get quotes from English-speaking plumbers, or ask for someone today.
Signs you need a plumber
- Water drains slowly from the sink or the shower
- The toilet fills up when you flush
- Gurgling sounds from the drains
- A smell of drains in the bathroom or the kitchen
- Water comes up in the shower when the washing machine empties
What the plumber does
- Clears the blockage by hand, with a spring or with water pressure
- Cleans the trap (sifão) under the sink
- Looks inside the drain with a camera if it keeps coming back
- Tells you if the blockage is in a shared pipe
Before the plumber comes
Stop using the sink, toilet or shower that is blocked.
Do not pour drain chemicals in. They can splash back and damage old pipes.
Note if more than one drain is slow. It helps the plumber find the problem.
What it costs
Every plumber sends a written price, with IVA, before any work starts. You can compare up to three.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays to unblock a shared drain?
If the blockage is in the building's shared pipes, it is usually the condominium. Inside your flat, it is usually you. Tell the plumber you live in a flat.
Why does my drain smell?
Often the trap under the sink or the shower is dry or dirty. Run water for a minute. If the smell stays, a plumber can clean or replace the trap.
Can a plumber come today?
Use Urgent: plumbers near you are alerted at once, and you see who is coming and when.
Describe the job once
Up to three checked plumbers send a written quote. It is free for you.