The plumber's first step is to locate the blockage. There's no point blindly inserting an auger if the blockage is two floors down. For this, we use an endoscopic inspection camera—a thin camera mounted on a flexible cable that travels through the pipe and displays the exact location and nature of the blockage on screen: hair, grease, plant roots, foreign objects, or fragments of old construction. For superficial blockages in sinks or washbasins, a cheap manual auger from a hardware store and half an hour of patience are usually sufficient. If the water starts to move, you continue. If after 30-45 minutes it's still blocked, call us. Insisting only makes the situation worse by pushing the blockage deeper. Call us, message us via WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we will respond within 10 minutes during business hours.

The most complex case is a downpipe blockage. The downpipe is the vertical pipe that collects wastewater from several floors in the same block. When it gets blocked, it usually affects several neighbours simultaneously. This is where the high-pressure machine comes into play, capable of propelling water at 150 bars and dislodging everything. It is the most effective equipment, but also the most delicate. If the pipe has cracks or weak joints, the pressure can worsen the situation. This inspection takes between 15 and 30 minutes and allows us to choose the correct method. It is a very useful intervention when blockages are recurring, and we want to know if there is an underlying structural problem, such as a broken pipe or an incorrectly calculated gradient. For downpipes and multiple blockages (more than one bathroom affected, water rising in one when using another), always call a plumber. This is a common installation problem that requires professional tools and often coordination with neighbours.

The most common blockage is in the sink or washbasin siphon. Solidified grease and soap form a soft plug that can be removed with a manual auger or with a gentle chemical cleaner if the material is PVC. Caustic soda should not be used on old lead or copper pipes, as it corrodes the metal and creates worse problems than the original. For toilets, a quality plunger is worth having at home. This is the first intervention. If the blockage doesn't move after five to ten plunges, call a plumber. Forcing it further will break the toilet's wax seal and create an additional problem. Only when the material allows and the case requires it. We always prefer mechanical methods (auger, machine) because they do not damage pipes or seals.

The price for flat removal in El Besòs i el Maresme typically ranges between €155 and €1500. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and working time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Yes, there is a 30-day guarantee. If the blockage reappears at the same point within that period, we will return at no extra cost. It does not cover new blockages at other points. Select the service you need to see more details and request a quote.