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Drain Cleaning and Blocked Drain Support in Shankill

Gurgling sounds, slow sinks and rising water can be early signs that a drain is not flowing well. Drain Medic provides drain cleaning and emergency unblocking in Shankill for homes, landlords, businesses and managed properties. Engineers use modern equipment to remove restrictions, inspect the line and explain what they find. Support is available 24 hours a day, with CCTV surveys, repairs and planned maintenance offered when a problem needs more than a simple clearance.

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Early signs that a drain needs attention

A blockage often develops in stages. Water may begin to drain more slowly, a toilet can become noisy or an outside manhole may hold water after use. Waste and scale can collect on the pipe wall, reduce the open space and trap more material over time. Clearing the obstruction restores movement, but it is also useful to consider why it formed. High-pressure water jetting can break up firm deposits and wash loose matter along a suitable pipe. If the same signs return, CCTV inspection gives the engineer a view below ground. The footage can show residue, cracks, moved joints or a damaged section that keeps catching debris. A clear view of the line helps match the response to the cause and avoids relying only on what can be seen at the surface.

From urgent clearance to a clear next step

The engineer first reviews what has happened, locates a safe access point and checks which part of the drainage system may be affected. Tools are chosen for the pipe and the likely type of restriction. The immediate aim is to clear the line, restore flow and keep disturbance around the property as low as practical. After the drain is moving, further checks can look for a reason the fault may return. A CCTV survey may confirm that the pipe is clean or reveal a defect that needs repair. Drain Medic explains the result in plain language and sets out the suitable choices. These may include more cleaning, a local repair, relining or excavation. No-dig techniques can be used for suitable sections when they help avoid unnecessary ground work.

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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 homes and sites in Shankill

Drain Medic assists householders, landlords, businesses and property managers with urgent and planned drainage work. In Shankill, the team can clear blocked drains, clean restricted lines, carry out CCTV surveys and assess damaged pipework. Honest advice and transparent pricing help customers understand the work proposed. Modern tools and proven methods support each visit, with the response based on the condition found. The aim is to solve the immediate issue, limit avoidable disruption and give a clear plan if repair or maintenance is needed.

  • Blocked drains cleared with suitable modern equipment
  • CCTV surveys show hidden pipe conditions clearly
  • High-pressure jetting removes persistent drain deposits
  • Emergency support is available twenty-four hours daily

Cleaning, inspection and repair for drainage systems

Drain Medic provides help for slow, blocked and damaged drains serving homes, rented properties, firms and managed sites. Drain cleaning removes waste and scale that reduce flow. When deposits are firmly attached, high-pressure water jetting can break them up and flush loose matter through a sound pipe. A CCTV drain survey is useful when the cause is hidden or the same signs keep returning. The camera view can confirm that a blockage is gone, locate a crack or show that a joint has shifted. What happens next depends on the evidence. A small damaged area may need a local repair, while other faults may suit drain relining or excavation. Modern no-dig methods can treat some sections with less need to open the ground. The service range also covers soakaway checks, rodent checks, rat flap fitting, preventative drain care and support for commercial systems. Engineers explain what was found, which options fit and why a step is advised. This helps each customer choose between urgent clearance, further checks, maintenance or repair.

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When repeat drainage problems need investigation

A drain that blocks again may have a deeper fault or a deposit hidden from the access point. At a Shankill property, CCTV inspection can record the pipe and guide the next action. Cracks, displaced joints and damaged sections may need local repair, relining or excavation. Soakaway checks can assess related flow issues. Rodent checks and rat flap fitting are also available where pest activity may involve the drains. Planned maintenance helps owners and site managers find new build-up early and reduce the chance of a sudden interruption.