A blocked drain is stressful. But it’s not an emergency that requires faceless corporations or dangerous chemicals. It’s a job for a knowledgeable neighbour with a jet washer and a sense of pride.
When a drain blocks, panic often sets in. The instinct is to grab the nearest bottle of industrial-grade acid or dial the first 24/7 national hotline with a flashy jingle. But before you unleash a chemical apocalypse or book a plumber from three counties away, there’s a better answer: your local drain unblocker.
Here’s why the small operator on your high street is worth their weight in drain rods.