Blocked Drains in Northamptonshire
Fast, no-nonsense drain clearance from engineers who find the cause — not just clear the symptom.
Signs you need this service
- Water draining slowly in sinks, showers, or baths — often the first warning sign before a full blockage
- Gurgling sounds from pipes or plugholes, especially after flushing or running a tap elsewhere in the house
- Unpleasant smells coming from drains, even when surfaces are clean
- Water backing up into a sink, toilet, or shower — particularly if more than one fixture is affected at once
What we do
Most blocked drains in Northamptonshire homes and businesses come down to a handful of causes: grease and food waste in kitchen pipes, hair and soap residue in bathroom drains, or tree roots and leaf debris working into external drains over time. Our engineers don't just clear the immediate blockage — we find out why it happened, so you're not calling us back out in three months for the same problem.
Every job starts with a proper assessment. For straightforward blockages, that often means high-pressure water jetting or rodding to clear the line completely. For anything less obvious — a recurring blockage, or one where the cause isn't visible from the surface — we'll use a CCTV drain camera to see exactly what's going on inside the pipe before we touch anything. That means no guesswork, no unnecessary digging, and no paying for work you didn't need.
Once it's cleared, we'll talk you through what caused it and what (if anything) you can do to stop it happening again — whether that's a simple habit change or, in some cases, a longer-term fix like relining a damaged section of pipe.
Is it actually your problem? We check before you pay.
If a problem turns out to be your local water authority's responsibility rather than a private repair, we tell you before any work goes ahead — and provide a written report you can use to pursue a claim.
How the water authority check worksWhy RCH Drainage
24/7 response
Engineers on standby every day of the year.
Local engineers
Northamptonshire-based teams, not a national call centre.
Transparent pricing
Fixed prices and no call-out fee — agreed before we start.
Areas we cover
Blocked Drains across Northamptonshire and the wider Midlands, including:
Other services
- CCTV Drain SurveysPinpoint the exact problem with a camera survey. Full report and footage, ideal for home buyers and recurring blockages.
- Drain JettingHigh-pressure water jetting clears grease, roots and silt build-up and restores full flow.
- Emergency Call-OutsEngineers on standby 24/7 for floods, sewage backups and burst drains across Northamptonshire.
- Drain RepairsLocalised patch repairs or full-length pipe lining — diagnosed from CCTV footage first, no unnecessary digging.
Frequently asked questions
- How quickly can you come out?
- For non-emergency blockages, we aim to get an engineer to you the same day or next day. If it's urgent — water backing up, sewage smells, or flooding risk — call our emergency line and we'll prioritise getting to you as fast as possible.
- How much does it cost to unblock a drain?
- It depends on the cause and how accessible the blockage is, but we'll always give you a clear price before starting any work. Simple blockages are usually straightforward; anything requiring CCTV investigation or jetting will be quoted once we know what we're dealing with.
- Can I unblock a drain myself first?
- For a single slow-draining sink, a plunger or a kettle of hot water is worth trying. If more than one drain is affected, or the problem keeps coming back, it's best to get a professional out before it turns into a bigger (and messier) job.
- Why does my drain keep blocking?
- Recurring blockages usually mean the root cause hasn't been dealt with — often tree roots, a damaged pipe, or a buildup further down the line than a quick clear can reach. A CCTV survey will show us exactly what's going on so we can fix it properly.
Need blocked drains now?
Speak to a local engineer or request a callback — we'll get back to you fast.