Blocked kitchen sink in Sant Martí: how to unblock without damage
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Resumen rápido
80% of kitchen sink blockages are in the trap.
¿Qué está pasando?
Blockages build up in the trap under the sink.
Causas más probables
Grease in the trap
altaPouring oil down the sink is cause #1.
Food in the strainer
altaRice, pasta and coffee grounds swell.
Communal stack blocked
bajaIf neighbours share the issue it's the stack.
Pasos de diagnóstico
- 1
Try hot water + baking soda
Pour baking soda and vinegar.
- 2
Remove the trap over a bucket
Trap nuts loosen by hand.
⚠ Parada de seguridad: Don't force with a wrench. - 3
Use a snake if deeper
Use a manual drain snake.
Cuándo llamar a un profesional
Call if water still won't drain after cleaning the trap.
Coste orientativo en Sant Martí
60–150 €
Call-out and mechanical unblocking.
Contexto local · Sant Martí
In Sant Martí older buildings have cast-iron stacks.
- Comarca: barcelones
Preguntas frecuentes
Does caustic soda work?
Only for localised grease.
How fast can a plumber arrive in Sant Martí?
Same day during working hours.
¿Prefieres que vayamos nosotros?
Diagnóstico y presupuesto en Sant Martí normalmente el mismo día.
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Sources and regulation
- CTE DB-HS 4 — Suministro de agua — Código Técnico de la Edificación