For superficial blockages in sinks or washbasins, a cheap manual rod from a hardware store and half an hour of patience are usually enough. If the water starts to move, keep going. If after 30-45 minutes it's still stuck, call us. Persistent attempts only worsen the situation by pushing the blockage deeper. The plumber's first step is to locate the blockage. There's no point blindly using a rod if the obstruction 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 shows the exact point of the blockage and its nature on screen. Hair, grease, plant roots, foreign objects, fragments of old construction. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during working hours.

For blocked toilets, a classic plunger only works if the blockage is superficial. If the blockage is deeper, in the internal siphon of the toilet or the first bend of the downpipe, a professional rod or small rotary machine is needed. It's important to know this because many people end up removing the entire toilet, thinking it's the only way. In reality, it's the last resort. The most complex case is a downpipe blockage. The downpipe is the vertical pipe that collects wastewater from several flats in the same block. When it gets blocked, it usually affects several neighbours at once. This is where a high-pressure machine comes into play, capable of pushing water at 150 bar and clearing everything. It's 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 lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and allows us to choose the correct method. It's a very useful intervention when the blockage is recurrent and we want to know if there's an underlying structural problem, such as a broken pipe or a poorly calculated slope.

For toilets, a quality plunger is worth having at home. It's the first intervention. If it doesn't move after five to ten plunges, call a plumber. Forcing it more will break the toilet's wax seal, creating an additional problem. 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 hand rod or a mild chemical cleaner if the material is PVC. Caustic soda should not be used on old lead or copper pipes. It corrodes the metal and creates worse problems than the original. Only when the material allows it and the case requires it. We always prefer the mechanical method (rod, machine) because it does not damage pipes or joints.

The price for a flat removal in La Font d'en Fargues usually ranges between €155 and €1500. The final figure depends on the condition of the property, the materials, and the working time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Yes, a 30-day guarantee. If the blockage reappears at the same spot 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.