Blocked Baths

Clearing slow and blocked bath wastes, overflows and the pipework that connects them to your drains.

About blocked baths

Baths hold a large volume of water, so a partly blocked waste quickly becomes obvious: the bath takes ages to empty and leaves a ring of scum behind. Hair, soap and bath products gradually narrow the trap and waste pipe until water can barely escape.

Access can be awkward because bath traps are hidden behind panels. Some baths also share a waste pipe with a basin or shower, so one blockage affects several fittings.

Clear Drainage clears the bath waste and connected pipework, and if the problem lies in the soil stack or underground drain, we deal with that too.

Signs you may need help

The bath taking a long time to empty
Water backing up into the basin or shower when the bath drains
Gurgling from the bath waste
A persistent smell from the plughole

Common causes

Hair and soap residue
Bath oils and products that coat the pipe
Shared waste pipes carrying water from several fittings
A blockage in the soil stack or drain

What our approach means for you

Bath traps and wastes cleared, including shared waste pipes.
Overflow pipes checked for blockages.
Connected drains checked if more than one fitting is affected.
Advice on preventing future build-up.

How it works

What you can expect when you contact Clear Drainage about blocked baths.

Assess the waste

We check whether the blockage is in the bath trap, a shared waste or further down.
Clear the pipework

The trap, waste pipe and overflow are cleared of build-up.
Test

The bath is filled and emptied to confirm it drains properly.
Explain

We explain what caused the blockage and how to keep the waste clear.

Blocked Baths across Southampton and the surrounding area

We provide blocked baths throughout Southampton and the surrounding area within roughly 60 miles. Choose your area for local information.

Blocked Baths Southampton

Hampshire

Related services

Blocked Showers

Clearing blocked shower trays, wet-room drains and shower waste pipes, where hair and soap build-up are the usual culprits.

Blocked Sinks

Clearing blocked kitchen and bathroom sinks, including waste pipes and the drains they connect to.

Drain Cleaning

Cleaning drains that are slow, smelly or partly blocked, before a small problem turns into a full blockage.

Drain Unblocking

Clearing blocked drains, gullies and waste pipes at homes and businesses, then explaining what caused the blockage so it is less likely to come back.

Helpful guides

Blocked Baths FAQs

Why is my bath draining slowly?

Slow bath drainage is usually caused by hair and soap building up in the trap or waste pipe. If other fittings are also slow, the blockage may be in the drain.

Why does water come up in my basin when the bath empties?

That usually means the bath and basin share a waste pipe that is partly blocked downstream of where they join.

Do I need to remove my bath panel?

Access to the trap is sometimes needed. We will let you know if the panel needs to come off and take care when doing so.

Need help with blocked baths?

Call Clear Drainage or send us a few details about the problem. We will explain what is likely to be involved before any work starts.

Call 023 8112 3123 Request a quote