Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we’ll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. The plumber's first step is to locate the blockage. There's no point in inserting a rod blindly if the obstruction is two floors down. For this, we use a remote inspection camera, a thin camera on a flexible cable that travels through the pipe and displays the exact location and nature of the blockage on a screen. Hair, grease, plant roots, foreign objects, fragments from old construction. For superficial blockages in sinks or basins, a cheap manual drain snake from a hardware store and half an hour of patience are usually sufficient. If the water starts to move, keep going. If after 30-45 minutes it's still blocked, call us. Insisting further will only push the blockage further down.

For toilets that get blocked, the classic plunger only works if the blockage is near the surface. When the blockage is deeper, in the toilet's internal trap or the first bend of the downpipe, a professional drain rod or a small rotary machine is needed. It's useful to know this because many people end up removing the entire toilet thinking it's the only option. In reality, it's the last resort. For downpipes and multiple blockages (affecting more than one toilet, or water backing up in one when using another), always call a plumber. This is a common installation issue that requires professional tools and often coordination with neighbours. This inspection takes between 15 and 30 minutes and helps determine the correct method. It's a very useful intervention for recurrent blockages when we want to identify underlying structural problems, such as a broken pipe or a poorly calculated slope.

The most common blockage is in the sink or basin trap. Solidified grease and soap form a soft plug that can be removed with a manual drain snake or a mild chemical cleaner if the material is PVC. Caustic soda should not be used on old lead or copper pipes, as it can corrode the metal and create worse problems than the original. For toilets, a good quality plunger is worth having at home. It's the first line of defence. If the blockage doesn't clear after five to ten pumps, call a plumber. Forcing it further can break the toilet's wax seal, creating an additional problem. Only when the material allows and the case requires it. We always prefer mechanical methods (drain rods, machines) as they do not damage pipes or joints.

The price for hourly maintenance in Cabrera de Mar typically ranges from €25 to €170 as a guideline. The final cost depends on the property's condition, materials, and working time, and we always finalise it after seeing photos or —if you prefer— a site visit, with no obligation. Yes, there is a 30-day guarantee. If the blockage reappears in the same spot within this period, we will return free of charge. This does not cover new blockages in different areas. Before starting any work, the handyman will provide a fixed quote including the cost of labour and necessary materials. There are no hidden fees or surcharges for travel within the municipal area. You only pay if you approve the quote.