5 Signs Your Blocked Sink Drain Needs a Plumber

A blocked sink drain can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you don’t know how to fix the problem. However, although we would always recommend consulting a trained professional to perform sink blockage cleaning, it is possible to unclog a blocked sink on your own. 

In this article, we will discuss five indications your blocked sink drain may give you that the problem is too severe to DIY and when it is best to assign a trained plumber to the task.

Trying to DIY with a blocked sink can often lead to the worsening of problems and could leave you in a worse mass than when you began. So we recommend doing some research into methods and best practices when it comes to fixing a blocked sink drain. We have many articles right here at GK Plumbing that could help you!

Off-The-Shelf Products Don’t Work

When you encounter a blocked kitchen sink, your instinctual reaction is probably to rush to the shops to purchase an unblocking solution such as Mr Muscle, Buster bathroom unblocker and kitchen unblocker. 

These solutions are usually very effective for small sink blockage cleaning and remedy the issue in as little as 10 minutes. But in cases of large or deep blockages, these solutions don’t work or act as a temporary solution that doesn’t solve the problem. 

If your blocked sink drain isn’t affected by off-the-shelf products, you may need a professional sink blockage cleaning. A qualified plumber will access the deepest crevices where more sludge and gunk may be hiding. 

During a professional sink blockage cleaning, your plumber will likely disassemble the pipes. Putting the pipes back together can be tricky if you’re unsure what you’re doing, so it’s always best to consult a professional.

Plunging is Useless

If plunging your blocked drain isn’t dislodging any gunk you may need professional assistance. Plunging is effective when performed correctly, but if your technique isn’t quite correct or the blockage is large it won’t work. 

Professional plumbers are experts with the plunger. So you can rest assured they’ll know exactly what to do and do it right.

Unblocking Tools Aren’t Effective

When it comes to remedying a blocked sink drain, there are many tools you can use to help. These tools include pumps, brushes, plungers, scrapers, and rods. But if you haven’t achieved the results you wanted, likely, they haven’t been used incorrectly or the blockage is too large. 

For a blocked kitchen sink or any other drain in your house, it’s best to contact a licensed plumber to ensure you don’t waste your money on a collection of tools that ultimately end up a waste of time.

You’re Becoming Frustrated With the Blockage

If you’ve tried unblocking your blocked sink and not getting results, you may find yourself becoming frustrated. If this is the case, it is worth paying for a one-off emergency plumber to perform a full sink blockage cleaning. 

A blocked sink drain may begin as a minor issue. But the problem can quickly develop into something that prevents you from cleaning dishes or having a shower, which can be very irritating and unsanitary. Calling a plumber will allow you to target the problem at the source.

The Blocked Sink Drain is Starting to Smell

If your blocked sink drain is starting to smell, it is time to call a plumber. Bad smells can not only affect your quality of life at home, but they indicate that there may be a lot of matter clogging your drain that will become a real problem soon.

So, is it Time to Call the Plumber?

It’s important to contact a local, reliable plumber who will be on hand to unblock your drain again if it becomes a recurring issue and help you understand why the problem might keep happening. 

Qualified plumbers have the tools, knowledge and experience required to confidently disassemble your pipes and ensure they’re fixed again correctly once the blockage is thoroughly cleaned. 

Here at GK Plumbing we have extensive experience in sink blockage cleaning and have a collection of prestigious accreditations in general plumbing. We have completed countless jobs in Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Oxford and Milton Keynes over the last 25 years and we’re ready to help you too. 

Contact us now to have your blocked sink drain fixed today!