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Why Blocked Drains Need Urgent Attention
- Overflowing waste pipes can cause contamination and property damage
- Fast clearing restores safe drainage for your household
- Professional equipment clears blockages many DIY attempts cannot reach
- Early action prevents repeat blockages and further repairs
Our Blocked Drain Process
Get in Touch
Call us or get in touch. We'll discuss your needs, answer any questions and arrange a convenient visit.
Assess & Protect Your Property
We make the area safe, identify the blockage point and explain the clearing approach before starting.
Clear the Blockage Professionally
Professional equipment restores flow through waste pipes — not ineffective temporary fixes.
Test Drainage & Advise
Drainage verified before we leave, with honest prevention advice where it helps avoid repeat blockages.
Blocked Drain Clearing Checklist
Overflow containment
Limit spread of wastewater while work is carried out.
Trap and pipe inspection
Check sinks, toilets, showers and external gullies.
Mechanical clearing
Remove obstructions using professional drainage tools.
Flow verification
Test drainage before leaving to confirm the blockage is cleared.
Practical drain clearance experience
A drain that keeps backing up needs the cause found, not another quick plunge. APS clears blocked drains across Newbury and Berkshire, traces whether the fault sits in the house or the run outside, and explains how to stop the same blockage coming back.
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Blocked Drain Clearing in Newbury & Berkshire — FAQs
Do you clear blocked drains as an emergency?
Yes. Blocked drains causing flooding, sewage backup or major inconvenience are treated as emergencies. Call 01635 269888 for 24/7 attendance across Berkshire.
Can you clear internal and external blockages?
Yes. We clear blocked sinks, toilets, waste pipes and external drainage using professional equipment, with advice on preventing repeat blockages.
Why is my toilet backing up?
A toilet that backs up may have a blockage in the pan, soil pipe or shared drain. Stop flushing if the water level is rising and call us if there is a risk of overflow; we clear the obstruction and advise if damaged drainage needs further investigation. If the cistern is running, leaking or the flush mechanism has failed rather than a waste blockage, see our toilet repairs page.
Do you clear blocked drains outside normal hours?
Yes. Urgent drain blockages that risk flooding or sewage overflow can be attended outside normal hours — call 01635 269888 and we will confirm engineer availability.