The plumber's first step is to find out where the blockage is. There's no point blindly inserting a rod 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 shows the exact point of the blockage and its nature on screen. Hair, grease, plant roots, foreign objects, fragments of old construction. For superficial clogs in sinks or washbasins, a cheap manual rod 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 will only worsen the situation by pushing the plug deeper. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply within 10 minutes during business hours.

The most complex case is a clogged downpipe. A downpipe is the vertical pipe that collects wastewater from several flats in the same block. When it gets clogged, 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 make things worse. 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 recurring and we want to know if there's an underlying structural problem, such as a broken pipe or an incorrectly calculated slope. For downpipes and multiple clogs (more than one bathroom affected, water rising in one when you use another), always call a plumber. It's a common installation problem that requires professional tools and often coordination with neighbours.

The most common is a clogged sink or washbasin trap. Solidified grease and soap form a soft plug that can be removed with a hand rod or 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 it doesn't budge after five to ten plunges, call a plumber. Forcing it more will break the toilet's wax seal, creating an additional problem. Only when the material allows and the situation requires it. We always prefer mechanical methods (rod, machine) because they do not damage pipes or joints.

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