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Blocked Drains

Blocked Drains Cleared

AFS clears blocked drains for homes, commercial premises and managed sites, with jetting, investigation and repair advice where a blockage keeps returning.

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Fast help for blocked drains

A blocked drain may be a simple obstruction, but repeat blockages can point to root ingress, collapsed pipes, scale, poor falls or damaged chambers.

Alton Facility Services provides blocked drain clearance across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and surrounding areas. We help with blocked outside drains, foul drains, gullies, manholes, toilets, waste lines and sewage backing up.

Where appropriate, our engineers use high pressure water jetting to clear obstructions and restore flow. If the blockage returns or there are signs of damage, we can recommend CCTV drain survey or repair work.

Commercial sites, landlords, schools, care homes, farms and estates may also need planned maintenance where drains, gullies or grease-prone systems block repeatedly.

The aim is not just to clear the immediate blockage, but to identify whether there is an underlying drainage defect that needs fixing.

Blocked outside drains

Clearance of blocked gullies, inspection chambers and external foul drains.

High pressure jetting

Jetting to remove silt, scale, fat, grease, roots and obstructions where suitable.

Repeat blockage advice

CCTV surveys and repair options if the same drain keeps blocking.

How we deal with blocked drains

Assess the symptoms

We ask what is backing up, how long it has been blocked and whether it has happened before.

Clear the blockage

Where suitable, we use rodding, jetting or other safe methods to restore flow.

Advise on prevention

If defects are suspected, we recommend CCTV inspection, repair, relining or maintenance.

Why drains block

The cause matters because simple clearance may not solve a repeat problem.

Blocked drains can be caused by wipes, fat, grease, scale, silt, roots, broken pipework, collapsed drains, poor gradients or poorly connected pipework.

If drains block again soon after clearance, there may be a structural problem that needs investigation. CCTV survey can show whether the pipe is cracked, displaced, scaled, full of roots or holding water.

Common causes

  • Fat, grease and food waste
  • Wipes and sanitary products
  • Tree root ingress
  • Silt and scale build-up
  • Cracked or collapsed pipes
  • Poor falls or damaged chambers

Domestic, commercial and managed sites

Different sites need different levels of response.

For domestic customers, the priority is often restoring toilets, sinks and outside drains quickly. For commercial premises, schools, care homes, hospitality sites and estates, the priority is reducing disruption and preventing recurrence.

AFS can support reactive blockages and follow-on CCTV survey, jetting schedules, repair recommendations or planned drainage maintenance.

We support

  • Homes and rental properties
  • Commercial premises
  • Care homes and schools
  • Farms and estates
  • Property managers
  • Repeat problem drainage systems

Blocked drains across West Sussex

AFS supports homes and operational sites across Chichester, Littlehampton, Petworth, Pulborough and surrounding West Sussex areas.

Local drainage conditions vary between coastal, rural and town-centre properties. Older pipework, tree roots, silt, grease and damaged joints can all cause repeat blockages, so the correct response may include clearance, CCTV inspection or repair.

Tell us the postcode, which fixtures are affected, whether a chamber is overflowing and whether the problem has happened before. This helps us assess the likely equipment, access and urgency before attendance.

West Sussex coverage

  • Chichester and Bognor Regis
  • Littlehampton and Arundel
  • Petworth and Midhurst
  • Pulborough and Billingshurst
  • Horsham and surrounding areas
  • Domestic and commercial sites

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Check we cover your area

We cover about 50 miles around Alton. Type the first part of your postcode and we will tell you the nearest town we cover, how far it is from Alton and whether it is inside our area.

The first part is enough, for example GU34. We use it only to work out the distance from Alton and we do not keep it.

Enter the first part of your postcode, for example GU34.

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Blocked drain services across Hampshire, Surrey and nearby areas

Choose your area for local blocked-drain information. We also attend surrounding towns and villages, so contact us if your location is not listed.

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Related drain services

A blocked drain may need survey, repair or relining if there is an underlying fault.

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Request Blocked Drains advice or a quote

Send the details through and a member of the AFS team will come back to you.

Blocked Drains FAQs

Can you clear blocked outside drains?

Yes. AFS can clear blocked outside drains, gullies, inspection chambers and foul drains where access is available.

What if the drain keeps blocking?

Repeat blockages often need CCTV investigation to check for roots, scale, damage, poor falls or collapsed pipework.

Do you offer high pressure drain jetting?

Yes. High pressure jetting may be used where suitable to remove blockages, silt, scale, grease and roots.

Can you repair the drain after finding a fault?

Yes. We can advise on drain repairs, excavation, relining or maintenance depending on the defect.

How much does blocked drain clearance cost?

The cost depends on access, the length and location of the blockage, the equipment required and whether CCTV investigation or repair is needed. Send the postcode and symptoms to AFS for a clear quotation or attendance advice.

How quickly can a blocked drain be cleared?

Many straightforward blockages can be cleared during one attendance. Complex problems involving collapsed pipework, roots, restricted access, tankering or excavation may need further work after the initial clearance and diagnosis.

What should I do while waiting for a drainage engineer?

Reduce water use, keep people away from sewage or overflowing chambers, do not enter a manhole and avoid using chemical drain cleaners. Tell AFS if sewage is entering a building or affecting a vulnerable site.

Need help with blocked drains?

Send an enquiry or call the AFS team. We’ll confirm the practical next step and whether a site visit is needed.

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