Blocked Sink in Horsham? We’ll Clear It Fast

Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks | 1-Hour Response | Available 24/7

A blocked sink brings your kitchen or bathroom to a standstill. Whether it’s a kitchen sink full of greasy water or a bathroom basin that won’t drain, Horsham Drainage Pros provides fast, professional sink unblocking across Horsham and West Sussex.

Call now – we typically arrive within 60 minutes and have your sink draining freely again.

Why Choose Us for Blocked Sinks?

✓ 1-Hour Response – Fast arrival across Horsham
✓ Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists – We handle all sink types
✓ No Mess Guarantee – Clean, professional service
✓ Fixed Prices – Know the cost upfront
✓ Professional Equipment – Not just plungers and drain rods
✓ Same-Day Service – Get your sink working today
✓ Work Guaranteed – Free fix if the blockage returns

Kitchen Sink Blockages

Common Causes We See Daily

1. Fat, Oil & Grease (FOG)
The number one cause of kitchen sink blockages. Cooking oil, butter, and meat fats solidify in pipes, creating rock-hard blockages.

2. Food Waste
Even with a waste disposal unit, food particles accumulate:

Coffee grounds (like concrete when they build up)
Rice and pasta (expand when wet)
Eggshells and vegetable peelings
Tea bags and food packaging

3. Soap Scum & Detergent
Dishwashing liquid combines with grease to create a sticky residue that narrows pipes.

4. Foreign Objects
Bottle caps, utensils, sponges, and other items accidentally washed down the sink.

Signs Your Kitchen Sink is Blocked

Slow drainage – Water taking ages to drain away
Standing water – Sink fills up when running water
Bad smells – Rotting food odor from the plughole
Gurgling sounds – Air trapped in the pipes
Dishwasher backing up – Often shares the same drain
Water backing up – Waste water appearing in the other sink bowl

Don’t ignore slow drainage! It’s an early warning that a complete blockage is coming.

Bathroom Sink Blockages

What Blocks Bathroom Sinks

1. Hair
The main culprit. Hair combines with soap to create tangled clumps in the U-bend.

2. Soap & Toothpaste
Traditional bar soap contains fats that create soap scum. Toothpaste adds to this buildup.

3. Toiletries

Cotton wool pads
Dental floss
Contact lens containers
Makeup and cosmetics
Shaving foam residue

4. Jewelry & Small Objects
Rings, earrings, and contact lenses often fall down bathroom sinks.

Signs Your Bathroom Sink is Blocked

Very slow drainage – Toothpaste water takes minutes to drain
Water pooling – Basin fills when running the tap
Bad odor – Stagnant water smell
Gurgling sounds – From the plughole
Pop-up waste not sealing – Hair wrapped around mechanism

How We Unblock Your Sink

Step 1: Rapid Response

Call us 24/7. We’ll ask about the blockage location and severity, then provide an instant quote.

Step 2: Fast Arrival

Our nearest engineer arrives quickly – typically within 60 minutes in Horsham.

Step 3: Assessment

We’ll locate the blockage (in the trap, in the waste pipe, or further in the drainage system).

Step 4: Professional Clearance

We use the right tool for each situation:

For Kitchen Sinks:

High-pressure water jetting – Blasts away grease and food waste
Drain augers – Mechanical clearing of stubborn blockages
Safe chemicals – Food-grade products that dissolve grease
Trap removal – Clean out the U-bend if accessible

For Bathroom Sinks:

Hair removal tools – Specialist barbed strips
Drain snakes – Flexible cables for hair blockages
Pop-up waste cleaning – Remove and clean waste mechanisms
Enzyme treatments – Break down organic matter safely

Step 5: Testing

We’ll run water to ensure complete clearance and proper flow rate.

Step 6: Prevention Advice

We’ll explain what caused the blockage and how to prevent it happening again.

Step 7: Guarantee

If the same blockage returns within our guarantee period, we’ll fix it free.

Areas Covered in Horsham

We unblock sinks throughout Horsham including:

Full coverage across RH12 and RH13 postcodes plus surrounding West Sussex areas.

Blocked Sink FAQs

How much does it cost to unblock a sink in Horsham?
Simple sink blockages typically cost £80-120. Complex blockages requiring drain excavation cost more. We provide transparent quotes before starting work.

Can you unblock my sink today?
Yes! We offer same-day service for most call-outs. For emergencies, we aim to arrive within 1 hour.

Will boiling water unblock my sink?
It might help with minor grease blockages, but it won’t fix stubborn blockages and can crack ceramic sinks or damage plastic pipes. Better to call us.

Should I use chemical drain unblockers?
We don’t recommend them. They’re harsh on pipes, dangerous to handle, bad for the environment, and often don’t work on serious blockages.

My sink is blocked and water won’t go down at all. What should I do?
Don’t keep running water – you’ll cause a flood. Turn off the tap and call us immediately for emergency clearance.

Can you retrieve items dropped down the sink?
Often yes! Call us immediately after dropping something valuable. The sooner we attend, the better chance of retrieval.

Why does my sink keep blocking?
Recurring blockages indicate an underlying issue like pipe damage, incorrect pipe slope, or grease buildup. We include a CCTV survey to identify the root cause.

Double Sink Both Blocked?

If both bowls of your double kitchen sink are blocked simultaneously, the blockage is in the shared waste pipe or main drain, not in the individual traps.

This requires:

Access to the main drain system
Possibly external drain clearance
CCTV survey to locate blockage
Professional water jetting

We handle this type of blockage routinely – call us rather than attempting DIY on main drains.

Emergency Blocked Sink Service – 24/7

Sinks block at inconvenient times. We’re available:

24 hours a day – Day and night coverage
7 days a week – Including weekends
365 days a year – Bank holidays and Christmas
Same pricing 24/7 – No premium rates for emergencies

Horsham town centre? We often arrive in 30-45 minutes.

Commercial Kitchen Sinks

We provide specialist service for Horsham restaurants, cafes, and commercial kitchens:

Restaurant & Cafe Sinks

Heavy grease blockages from commercial cooking
Emergency response to minimize trading disruption
Out-of-hours service available
Grease trap cleaning and maintenance
Environmental Health compliance support

School & Care Home Kitchens

Reliable service for institutional kitchens
DBS-checked engineers available
Scheduled maintenance contracts
Priority emergency response
Minimal disruption to meal service

Office Kitchen Sinks

Quick fixes for staff kitchen facilities
Scheduled after-hours visits
Account facilities for multiple properties
Regular maintenance programs

Ask about commercial contracts for priority callouts and preferential rates.

Prevention Tips: Avoid Blocked Sinks

Kitchen Sink Prevention

DO: ✓ Scrape plates before washing (food in bin, not sink)
✓ Pour fat/oil into a container to dispose of in bin
✓ Use a sink strainer to catch food waste
✓ Run hot water for 30 seconds after washing dishes
✓ Clean the waste trap monthly

DON’T: ✗ Pour cooking oil or fat down the sink
✗ Wash coffee grounds down the drain
✗ Put rice, pasta, or expanding foods in disposal
✗ Ignore slow drainage (it’s a warning sign)
✗ Use caustic chemical drain cleaners

Bathroom Sink Prevention

DO: ✓ Use a hair catcher in the plughole
✓ Brush hair before leaning over the sink
✓ Clean pop-up waste mechanism monthly
✓ Run hot water after each use
✓ Remove visible hair from drain immediately

DON’T: ✗ Rinse hair clippings down the sink
✗ Wash cotton wool down the drain
✗ Let dental floss go down the plughole
✗ Ignore water draining slowly
✗ Pour makeup remover wipes fragments down

What NOT To Do With a Blocked Sink

❌ Don’t keep plunging aggressively – You might push the blockage deeper
❌ Don’t use wire coat hangers – They can scratch and damage pipes
❌ Don’t mix drain cleaners – Dangerous chemical reactions
❌ Don’t disassemble pipes without knowledge – Risks leaks and flooding
❌ Don’t ignore persistent blockages – They get worse and more expensive

✓ DO call a professional – We have the right tools and expertise

Blocked Sink and Dishwasher?

If your dishwasher won’t drain and your kitchen sink is also slow, they likely share the same waste pipe and the blockage is affecting both.

Signs of shared blockage:

Dishwasher error codes
Water backing into sink when dishwasher runs
Both draining slowly
Gurgling from sink when dishwasher empties

Our solution: We’ll identify where the blockage is in the shared waste system and clear it properly, fixing both appliances.

Sink Blockage or Pipe Damage?

Sometimes what seems like a simple blockage is actually pipe damage:

Indicators of pipe damage:

Blockages that return immediately
Multiple sinks affected simultaneously
Water backing up in unusual places
Bad smells that won’t go away
Wet patches on walls near pipes

We use CCTV surveys (included free with clearance) to identify:

Cracks in pipes
Collapsed sections
Root intrusion
Incorrect pipe gradients
Corrosion damage

If we find damage, we can usually fix it with no-dig repair methods.

Transparent Pricing

Simple sink blockage clearance: £80-120
Includes: Call-out, diagnosis, clearance, testing

Shared waste pipe blockage: £100-150
Includes: External drain access, jetting, CCTV survey

Complex blockages requiring excavation: From £200
We’ll provide a detailed quote before starting work

No hidden fees:

No call-out charge
No premium for evenings/weekends
No VAT (we’re below threshold)

You’ll know the cost before we start any work.

Customer Reviews

“Kitchen sink completely blocked on Saturday morning before a family lunch. They arrived in 35 minutes and had it cleared in 15 minutes. Saved the day!” – Sarah J, Horsham

“Bathroom sink had been slow for weeks. They cleaned it properly and explained what was causing it. Haven’t had a problem since.” – David M, Warnham

“We use them for our restaurant’s kitchen sinks. Always reliable, always professional. Wouldn’t use anyone else.” – Restaurant Owner, Horsham

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Get Your Sink Unblocked Now

Don’t struggle with a blocked sink. Our experienced engineers are ready to help.

📞 Call – 24/7 Emergency Line

1-hour response across Horsham
Kitchen and bathroom sinks
No call-out fee
Fixed-price quotes
Same-day service
Work guaranteed

Horsham-Specific Sink Issues

Having served Horsham for 15+ years, we’ve noticed some local patterns:

Hard Water (Horsham Area)

Moderately hard water in Horsham causes:

Limescale buildup in pipes
Soap scum accumulation
Narrower effective pipe diameter

Solution: We use descaling treatments alongside mechanical clearance.

Period Properties

Victorian and Edwardian homes in Horsham town centre often have:

Lead waste pipes (being replaced)
Shallower pipe runs
Unusual trap configurations

Solution: We’re experienced with older plumbing systems and adapt our methods accordingly.

Clay Soil

Heavy clay soil in the Horsham area can cause:

Ground movement affecting waste pipes
Cracks in underground pipes
Slope changes in drainage

Solution: CCTV surveys identify external pipe issues that affect sink drainage.

Horsham Drainage Pros
Emergency Blocked Sink Specialists
Serving Horsham & West Sussex 24/7
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Email: info@horshamdrainagepros.co.uk

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