Blocked Toilets Southampton

A blocked toilet is one of the most stressful drainage problems, particularly if it is the only one in the house. Clear Drainage unblocks toilets across Southampton and checks whether the problem is in the toilet itself or in the drain beyond it.

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If your toilet will not flush, keeps filling up or bubbles when other fittings are used, get in touch.

Problems we often see in Southampton

When customers in and around Southampton contact us about blocked toilets, these are some of the most common issues:

Wipes blocking toilets and soil pipes in shared houses
Ground-floor toilets backing up because of a blocked main drain
Low-flush toilets blocking with too much paper
Downstairs cloakroom toilets with long, shallow waste runs

What usually causes them

Wet wipes, including those labelled flushable
Sanitary products, cotton buds and nappies
Too much toilet paper in one flush, especially with low-flush toilets
Objects dropped into the pan, such as toys or toilet fresheners
A blockage in the soil stack or underground drain

Blocked Toilets across Southampton

In Southampton, many blocked toilets turn out to be drain problems in disguise. In older terraced houses, the toilet is often the lowest fitting connected to a clay drain, so it is the first place a blockage further down shows itself. If water rises in the toilet when you run the bath or kitchen tap, the blockage is almost certainly in the drain rather than the toilet.

Shared houses in areas like Portswood and Swaythling see a lot of toilets blocked by wipes and sanitary products. We can clear the toilet and drain, and give landlords a clear explanation of what caused the blockage so it can be raised with tenants.

What Clear Drainage does

Unblocking toilets that will not flush, keep backing up or overflow, and finding out whether the problem is in the toilet or the drain beyond it.

We work out whether the blockage is in the toilet or the drain.
Soil pipes and underground drains can be cleared as well as the pan.
Advice on what caused the blockage and how to avoid it.
Recurring toilet blockages can be investigated properly.

When to call us

Get in touch if you notice any of the following at your Southampton property:

Water rising to the rim when the toilet is flushed
The toilet draining very slowly after flushing
Gurgling or bubbling in the toilet when other fittings are used
Water or waste rising in the toilet when a bath or sink empties
A toilet that blocks repeatedly

What to expect

How a blocked toilets job in Southampton usually works, from your first call to the drain running freely.

Check the wider system

We find out whether other fittings are affected to tell whether the blockage is local or in the drain.
Clear the toilet or pipe

The toilet, soil pipe or drain is cleared using equipment suited to that section.
Flush and test

The toilet is flushed repeatedly and connected fittings are run to confirm everything clears.
Explain the cause

We tell you what was causing the blockage and whether anything needs further attention.

Areas we cover in and around Southampton

Southampton is the centre of our service area. We cover Southampton as part of our service area around Southampton.

Areas covered

Nearby towns we cover

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Emergency Drain Unblocking Southampton

Urgent help when a blocked drain is overflowing, sewage is backing up or a property can no longer use its toilets and sinks.

Blocked Drains Southampton

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Blocked Sewers Southampton

Help with blocked main drains, sewer connections and sewage backing up, including working out who is responsible for the blockage.

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Blocked Toilets Southampton: FAQs

Why does water rise in my toilet when I run the bath?

That usually means the underground drain is blocked further down, so water from the bath has nowhere to go but back up the lowest fitting, often the toilet. The drain needs clearing, not just the toilet.

Can you unblock a toilet in a Southampton flat?

Yes. In flats, soil stacks and drains are often shared, so we will check whether the problem is in your flat’s pipework or a shared section.

Should I use chemicals on a blocked toilet?

We would not recommend it. Chemical unblockers rarely clear a full blockage and can make the toilet and pipework hazardous to work on.

Need help with blocked toilets in Southampton?

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.