Blocked Drains & Drain Unblocking in Bethnal Green

• Blocked kitchen sinks and bathroom basins
• Blocked toilets
• Slow-draining baths and showers
• Washing machine and dishwasher waste pipes
• Outside gullies and drains
• Manholes and inspection chambers on your property
• Bad smells from drains and plugholes

If the blockage has caused a leak or water damage, our plumbing, tiling and painting and decorating teams can put things right afterwards.

• A local office at 485 Bethnal Green Road, E2, so we're never far away
• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with genuine 24-hour call-outs
• Sister company of Just Move Property, so we're used to working with landlords, letting agents and tenants
• Free, clear quotes before any work starts
• If the problem is in a public sewer, we'll tell you, so you don't pay for work you don't need

We cover Bethnal Green and nearby areas including Globe Town, Shoreditch, Hackney, Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, Stepney, Poplar and the rest of Tower Hamlets.

Many East London streets have older drains, and in Victorian terraces and houses split into flats the drains are often shared. Grease from kitchens, wet wipes and tree roots are some of the most common causes of blockages.

This is one of the first questions people ask, so here's a simple guide:

• Pipes and drains that only serve your property, and sit within its boundary, are usually the owner's responsibility.
• Drains shared with neighbours, and drains outside the property boundary, are generally the responsibility of the water company, which is Thames Water in East London.
• In a rented property, the landlord is responsible for keeping drains and sanitation in good repair, unless the tenant caused the blockage.
• In a block of flats, communal drains are usually handled by the freeholder or managing agent.

If we find the problem is in a public sewer, we'll tell you so you can report it to Thames Water rather than paying for work you don't need.

Get a free quote: call 020 7033 0222, WhatsApp us, or send photos using the quote form and we'll come back with a price.

We're the sister company of Just Move Property, the estate agent and property manager at the same address, so we understand that a blocked toilet is urgent for tenants. We can deal directly with your tenants, clear the blockage and let you know what caused it, so you can decide if anything needs doing to stop it coming back.

1. Call us on 020 7033 0222 or WhatsApp us and tell us what's blocked and what's happening.
2. We'll give you a price before any work starts.
3. We book a time that suits you. For urgent blockages, we're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
4. We clear the blockage, test it and clean up.

How much does drain unblocking cost in Bethnal Green?

It depends on where the blockage is and how stubborn it is. We give free, no-obligation quotes, so you'll know the cost before we start.

Can I clear a blocked sink myself?

Often, yes. Try a plunger, or clean out the trap under the sink with a bucket underneath. Avoid strong chemical drain cleaners, which can damage pipes and are dangerous if you then need to plunge.

What shouldn't I put down the drain?

Cooking fat and oil, wet wipes (even "flushable" ones), cotton buds, nappies and food scraps. These are the main causes of blockages.

Why does my drain smell?

Usually a partial blockage, a dried-out trap in a sink or shower that's not used much, or a problem further down the drain. Run water to refill the trap first. If the smell stays, call us.

Is a shared drain my responsibility?

Usually not. Shared drains and sewers are generally the water company's responsibility. We'll help you work out where the problem is.

Need drain unblocking in Bethnal Green or anywhere in East London? Call JMP Maintenance on 020 7033 0222, WhatsApp us, or use the form below to get a free quote. We're at 485 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 9QH, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.