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Drain Cleaning and Emergency Unblocking Services in Santry

Slow water, a backed-up manhole or a bad smell can point to a fault below ground. Drain Medic provides drain cleaning and unblocking in Santry for homes, rented units, firms and managed sites. Skilled engineers use modern tools to bring back flow, find the cause and explain the next step in plain terms. Help is available 24 hours a day for urgent blocks. CCTV surveys, drain repair and planned care are also offered when a fault keeps coming back.

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What causes a drain to slow down or block?

A drain may lose flow when waste, scale or other deposits narrow the pipe and begin catching more material. The visible symptom does not always reveal the full problem. A single obstruction can often be cleared, but repeated backing up may point to a crack, a displaced joint or a damaged section that keeps holding debris. High-pressure water jetting can break apart stubborn build-up and move loose matter through a suitable line. When the reason remains uncertain, a CCTV drain survey lets the engineer look inside the system. The footage can confirm that the pipe is clear, identify a defect or show where further cleaning is needed. This evidence supports a practical recommendation based on the pipe itself rather than guesswork.

A careful process from clearance to inspection

The visit starts with a review of the signs and safe access to the drain. The engineer picks tools to suit the pipe, the access point and the likely block. Clearing the line and restoring flow comes first, with care taken to limit needless mess at the site. Once water moves again, the pipe can be checked for signs that may cause the fault to return. A CCTV survey may show waste, cracks or joints that have moved. Drain Medic explains what is found in plain words and sets out the right options. The answer may be more cleaning, a local repair, drain relining or excavation. Modern no-dig work can treat a suitable damaged section with less need to open the ground.

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What Our Customers Say
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I highly recommend them. They did a fantastic job unclogging my toilet. They are reasonably priced and very responsive. Special thanks to Darren for the good work.
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Abdoulie
Abdoulie
13 days ago
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Josh & Eric called out to my home and carried out some work both lads were very respectful and professional I would recommend them to anyone, Top class. Regards Paul
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John
John
13 days ago
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I had the opportunity to work with Tony , Keith and their entire team for an significant intervention in my house. They did an amazing job, really top quality. Clear comms, work done with high standards, fair price… i would not go anywhere else.
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sux
sux
14 days ago
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Thanks to John and the lovely lady on the phone for helping my elderly parents so quickly. 5 stars!
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Sinead
Sinead
15 days ago
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I highly recommend Drain Medic, i had a problem with my roof drain so i called out drain Medic and two lovely chaps called Eric and Josh came out within an hour of my call and sorted the problem straight away I will definitely use this company again 🙂 Thanks again lads Sharon Finnegan
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Sharon
Sharon
15 days ago
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I had an ongoing issue with my drains and it was becoming a source of great inconvenience. Thankfully Eric frm Drain Medic was more than helpful. He was very professional and didn’t stop until he found the wider issue! Which was a problem outside of my premises. Eric was a gent to deal with and Drain medic were wonderful and easy to deal with overall. I would fully recommend Drain Medic to anyone who needs issues with their drains resolved
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Mark
Mark
18 days ago
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I had a leak in the house on a Saturday and the lads were down within 30 minutes. Great service. I’ve used Drain Medic before and it’s always been great service. Both the lads were very helpful, Eric and Josh
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John
John
18 days ago
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Fantastic service cant stop recommending it! Tori at the front desk booked me in superbly and answered all my questions and Keith who came out was amazing what a professional!! Fixed my draining issue in no time. Definetely calling them back and especially Keith!
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Oscar
Oscar
23 days ago
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Immediate response, great job and great value. And on a Bank Holiday too!
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Carol
Carol
24 days ago
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I contacted Drain Medic today at 1.30 about my blocked drain, everything sorted by 6.15. Very efficient and helpful lady Natalie responded to my request and followed up with a phone call with a timeline for engineer to call. Tomasz called at the time promised and cleared everything and left the place spotless, a proper gentleman too. I highly recommend this Company and would certainly use them again. Great and unexpected result for a Saturday on a bank holiday weekend
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Ame
Ame
25 days ago
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Josh and Eric were great to deal with, communication was clear and straightforward, and although they arrived a bit later than planned, they resolved the issue very quickly and efficiently once on site. Everything is draining properly again. Would definitely recommend and use again in future needs. Thanks again!
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Paulo
Paulo
26 days ago
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Josh and Eric were great to deal with: clear and straighforward communication, efficient visit planning and (hopefully ;)) resolved issue. Would recommend and use again. Thanks so much!
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Aga
Aga
26 days ago
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Fantastic service! Quick and neat, the boys fixed a nasty drain issue in no time! Highly recommended!
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Alex
Alex
26 days ago
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Had Darren out with us today. He assessed what the problem was, explained what he was going to do and resolved our issue. Went above and beyond, delighted with the service. P.s. lovely hole on him.
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James
James
1 month ago
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Keith provided excellent service fixing our blockage - quick, professional and everything was cleared perfectly. Rates were cheaper than others I checked, I'd highly recommend their service.
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Jennifer
Jennifer
1 month ago
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Keith came and solve the problem within minutes.Highly recommend to others.
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BINU
BINU
1 month ago
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Keith came & solve my issue in no time Very good service highly recommended
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Sumaira
Sumaira
1 month ago
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I recently used Drain Medic again this week after they previously carried out a major sewer pipe repair for me back in February, and I honestly cannot recommend them enough. When I suddenly had flooding in my back garden this week, I contacted Tony and he immediately arranged for a team to come out and investigate the issue. They responded very quickly, identified the problem, and resolved it efficiently. Throughout both jobs, Tony and the team were professional, helpful, responsive, and genuinely supportive during very stressful situations. It is really reassuring to know you can rely on a company that takes problems seriously and acts so promptly when something urgent happens. Excellent service, great communication, and a team that clearly cares about their customers. Highly recommended.
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Candy
Candy
1 month ago
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John has just been and fixed the problem so quickly. I am REALLY pleased with your service and with John personally. You couldn’t get a nicer, more professional guy. Thank you so much for coming to the rescue. I have an elderly mum who needs a downstairs toilet and thanks to your speedy service I was able to sort the problem before she was out of bed. Fantastic!
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una
una
1 month ago
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I had a issue with my washing machine not draining out and Eric and Josh came out and got everything sorted in a efficient and effective manner, both lads were excellent, extremely professional. They went through every step of what they were doing, from what the problem was and how they resolved it. I highly recommend service and will certainly be asking for them again!
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Liam
Liam
1 month ago
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Keith called out today and did a brilliant job clearing a blockage outside in our drain - would highly recommend!
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John
John
1 month ago
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Brilliant service , no stress , arrived on time , job done quickly and efficiently . Very professional . I would highly recommend this company . Thanks Keith
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paula
paula
1 month ago
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Im Happy with the work , Darren is a professional ,was kind and helpful. Thanks
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AbdulRahman
AbdulRahman
1 month ago
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Fast, efficient and professional service, john did a great job, unblocked overflowing drain and identified the issue. Polite friendly service, would use again.
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Grainne
Grainne
1 month ago
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Drain Medic saved the day as our toilet was blocked and we had tried everything to try and fix it after a small 4 year old suspect was looking very suspicious. 👀Communication was spot on from start to finish. I was offered a time slot for the same evening as requested, and Eric arrived perfectly on time. He was mannerly, patient and an all round nice guy, and got the issue sorted within minutes! He also gave me a couple of very useful purchase recommendations to prevent the same thing happening again. All in all, I would highly recommend this company, its a 10/10!
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Rachael
Rachael
1 month ago
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Absolutely brilliant service from Josh and Tony. Professional, friendly, polite and knowledgeable and fixed the issue promptly and reasonable in price. Highly recommended this business.
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LeChat
LeChat
1 month ago
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Great service very reliable.Keith gos above and beyond. Thankyou.
Susan
Susan
1 month ago
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Great service, Tony and Josh were very professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend
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Amer
Amer
1 month ago
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Great experience with Drain Medic. Keith was polite, efficient, and left everything spotless after he finished the job. Thank you!
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Halil
Halil
2 months ago
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Constant issues with blockages. Keith and Darren came and fixed the issue and went over and beyond to make sure it was sorted.
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Adam
Adam
2 months ago
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A very quick and thorough job done by Keith, fair play to him.
H
H
2 months ago
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Drain Medic provided an excellent service. Keith came out to our home and fixed a clogged drain in no time at all. He gave us plenty of notice before arriving, which made it easy to be prepared. The issue was resolved within 10 minutes. Very professional and efficient service , would 100% recommend!
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Mayank
Mayank
2 months ago
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WHY CHOOSE US

Practical drainage support for Santry homes and sites

Drain Medic works with households, rented properties, commercial premises and managed sites, providing honest advice and transparent pricing. Customers in Santry can arrange emergency drain unblocking, routine cleaning, CCTV surveys, repairs and preventative maintenance. Modern equipment helps locate the root cause, while proven methods guide the work that follows. The aim is to choose an appropriate response for the condition of the pipe, reduce avoidable disruption and leave the customer with a clear understanding of any recommended action.

  • CCTV surveys reveal faults inside drain pipes
  • Water jetting tackles stubborn deposits and build-up
  • Emergency drain unblocking is available around the clock
  • Planned maintenance supports residential and commercial drainage

Drain cleaning, surveys and repair options explained

Drain Medic works on slow, blocked and damaged drains at homes, rented units, firms and managed sites. Drain cleaning takes out waste and scale that hold back flow. High-pressure water jetting can break up firm deposits and move loose matter through a sound pipe. If the cause cannot be seen at the access point, a CCTV survey gives a view inside the line. It can show that the block is gone or find cracks, moved joints and other damage. The next step may be a local repair, drain relining or excavation. Where the pipe is right for it, no-dig work can fix a section with less need to open the ground. Other help includes soakaway checks, rodent checks, rat flap fitting, planned care and support for commercial drains. A landlord, firm or site manager may need more than one drain checked. Each plan is based on what the engineer finds, not on a set answer. The team explains the fault, the choices and why a given step is advised. Honest advice and open pricing help the client choose how to go on with an urgent clear, planned clean or repair.

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Investigation and maintenance for recurring faults

Some drain faults need more than a one-off clear. If the signs return at a Santry property, a CCTV survey can record the state of the pipe and guide a repair plan. Cracks, moved joints or damaged parts may need a local repair, drain relining or excavation. Soakaway checks can look at related flow issues. Rodent checks and rat flap fitting are also offered when pest activity may involve the drain system. Planned care helps owners and managers spot early signs, deal with build-up and act before the fault causes more disruption.