A blocked drain or toilet is an urgent problem, not something to wait on. Murphy's Plumbing offers same-day drain unblocking across Meath using a high-pressure water jetter that breaks up and flushes blockages rather than just pushing them further along the pipe.
For persistent or recurring blockages, a CCTV drain survey identifies whether the problem is a partial blockage, root ingress, a collapsed section, or a build-up of grease and scale. The survey footage is recorded so you have evidence of the pipe condition.
Conor unblocks kitchen sinks, toilets, bath and shower wastes, external gullies, and main drainage lines in domestic and light commercial properties.
How it works
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Diagnose the blockage
Conor checks where the blockage is located, kitchen waste, bathroom, toilet waste, or main drain, before selecting the right method. External blockages are usually quicker to resolve.
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Jetting or rodding
The high-pressure jetter fires a water blast at up to 3,000 psi, cutting through grease, scale, and debris. Most kitchen and bathroom blockages are cleared within 30 minutes.
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CCTV survey (where needed)
If the blockage recurs or the cause is unclear, a CCTV camera is inserted into the drain to inspect the pipe condition. You receive the footage and a written report.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does drain unblocking cost in Meath?
- Most domestic drain unblocking jobs start at €150. This covers the call-out and jetting for a standard kitchen or bathroom blockage. CCTV surveys start at €200 and include footage and a written report.
- My drain keeps blocking up. What causes that?
- Recurring blockages usually have one of three causes: a persistent grease build-up that needs a chemical treatment after jetting, root ingress from a tree growing into the drain joint, or a collapsed or misaligned section of pipe. A CCTV survey will identify which applies.
- Can you unblock an outside drain or soakaway?
- Yes. External gullies and soakaways are unblocked using the high-pressure jetter. A soakaway that has stopped working may need relining or replacement, which Conor will flag after inspection.
- Is drain unblocking covered by home insurance?
- Some home insurance policies cover drain unblocking as part of home emergency cover. Check your policy before calling. Murphy's Plumbing provides a VAT invoice that can be submitted as a claim.
- What should I avoid putting down my kitchen drain?
- Cooking oil and fat are the most common cause of kitchen drain blockages. Allow fat to cool and solidify, then bin it. Wet wipes, even those labelled flushable, are the most common cause of toilet and main drain blockages. Bin them rather than flushing.