Blocked Sink and Storm Gully Cleared in Wickwar: Two Drainage Problems Resolved
A sink and dishwasher backing up in Wickwar prompted a drainage call to Aquablast Drain Services Ltd. Our engineer cleared the blocked sink using a wet vacuum, K9 equipment and a Sani Snake, then used high-pressure water jetting to clear a blocked storm gully. The completed task records the result as all clear.
Location: South West | Source: Aquablast engineer’s completed-job notes and original site photographs.
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Case study at a glance
Location: Wickwar, Gloucestershire.
Reported problem: sink and dishwasher backing up.
Sink work: wet vacuum, K9 and Sani Snake.
Additional work: storm-gully clearance with high-pressure water jetting.
Outcome: the engineer recorded all clear.
The problem: backing-up sink drainage
The booking described problems with the sink and dishwasher backing up. A fixture that cannot discharge properly can make everyday use difficult and merits attention to the drainage route. The engineer’s completed account also identifies a blocked storm gully requiring separate clearance.
Two drainage points needed attention
This visit involved an internal sink blockage and an external storm-gully blockage. The original basin photograph provides context for the sink work. The task does not identify a common cause connecting the two problems; each is described according to the work recorded.
The solution: equipment matched to the work
For the sink, the engineer recorded a wet vacuum, K9 equipment and a Sani Snake. For the storm gully, high-pressure water jetting was used. The record shows that the team used different clearance methods for the two drainage points rather than treating every blockage in the same way.
The result: all clear
The engineer completed the task with both the sink clearance and storm-gully clearance documented, followed by the outcome all clear. This gives a specific account of what was resolved during attendance. If similar symptoms return, customers should explain which fixture or external drainage point is affected.
What this job demonstrates
The Wickwar visit demonstrates practical problem solving across more than one drainage issue. Recording the equipment used and the drainage point treated helps customers understand the work delivered. It also creates useful information for a future visit if a different symptom develops.
Photographs from the drainage visit
Original photograph from the Wickwar visit showing the basin and equipment during attendance. The engineer’s notes document the sink clearance and separate storm-gully jetting.
Frequently asked questions
Why were the sink and dishwasher backing up?
The booking reported backing up and the engineer recorded a blocked sink. The notes do not identify the obstruction material, so a specific cause is not assigned.
How was the sink cleared?
The completion note records a wet vacuum, K9 equipment and a Sani Snake.
Was water jetting used on the sink?
The engineer recorded high-pressure water jetting for the separate blocked storm gully. The sink had its own recorded equipment list.
What was the final outcome?
The engineer recorded both drainage clearances and the result all clear.
Can Aquablast help with drainage in Wickwar?
Call 0800 097 8255 to discuss the symptoms, affected fixtures and any external drainage concerns.
About the author: Aquablast’s drainage team
Drain Unblocker is the publishing name used for Aquablast Drain Services Ltd’s drainage team. Aquablast is a family-run business with over 25 years’ experience in domestic and commercial drainage, serving the South West. This case study draws on the team’s completed-job notes and original site photographs.
Related drainage services
Drain unblocking — Help with obstructed drainage.
High-pressure jetting — The method used on the storm gully.
Drainage services — Discuss a property with more than one drainage issue.
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