Blocked toilet?
Bowl filling up and draining slowly — or not at all? Most blockages are wipes, too much paper or an object dropped in.
Try the safe steps below. Don't keep flushing — that's how bathrooms get flooded.
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Checks you can safely do yourself
Stop flushing
Turn off the isolation valve so the cistern can't refill and overflow the bowl.
Use a plunger
A proper toilet plunger with a flange, pushed slowly then pulled sharply, clears most soft blockages.
Hot (not boiling) water
A bucket of hot water with washing-up liquid poured from waist height can shift paper blockages.
Avoid harsh chemicals
Caustic drain cleaners rarely shift wipes and can damage seals and pipes.
If that didn't fix it
What it usually is — and what it costs
Paper or wipes in the pan trap
Cleared with professional plunger or auger
£95–£130
Object stuck in the trap
Toys, air fresheners, phones — may need the pan lifted
£130–£220
Blockage further down the soil pipe
Several fittings backing up at once
quoted on visit
Prices inc VAT, parts and labour. We confirm the price before any work starts.
If the toilet, bath and sink are all backing up, the blockage is in the main drain — call us and we'll advise.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to unblock a toilet?
Most toilet blockages cost £95–£130 inc VAT to clear. We tell you the price before we start.
Can wipes labelled flushable block a toilet?
Yes — they don't break down like paper. Bin them instead.
Other toilet problems
Toilet won't flush
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Toilet keeps running
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Toilet leaking at the base
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Toilet handle or button broken
A floppy handle or a button that stays down is one of the most common toilet faults we fix — and usually one o…
Toilet slow to refill
If you're waiting minutes for the cistern to refill, it's usually a partly closed valve or a fill valve clogge…
All toilet repairs & prices
Fixed prices for every toilet job we do.