Blocked Kitchen Sink Specialists Near You
A blocked kitchen sink is one of the most common plumbing problems in South African homes and commercial kitchens. Kitchen drains take in cooking grease, food particles, soap, and detergent every single day — and over time these accumulate into a thick, dense blockage that a plunger or chemical drain cleaner simply cannot shift.
<strong>Blocked Drain Plumber</strong> specialises in clearing blocked kitchen sinks and kitchen drain pipes near you using professional high-pressure water jetting — cleaning the full bore of the pipe, not just punching a narrow hole through the grease. The result is a kitchen drain that flows fully and stays clear significantly longer than a standard drain rodding.
Why Choose Drain Plumber for blocked kitchen sink
Grease & Fat Blockage Specialists
Cooking grease and fat are the leading cause of blocked kitchen drains. Our professional jetting removes the full grease coating from pipe walls — not just a channel through the middle.
Full Pipe Cleaning — Not Just Rodding
Drain rods punch through a blockage but leave grease on the pipe walls. High-pressure hydro jetting cleans the entire pipe bore back to its original diameter for lasting results.
P-Trap to Main Drain Coverage
We clear the complete kitchen drain run — from the sink waste and P-trap through to the main drain connection — ensuring no partial blockage is left to re-form.
Commercial Kitchen Service
We clear blocked kitchen drains and grease traps for restaurants, food businesses, and commercial kitchens — with scheduled maintenance programmes available to prevent emergency shutdowns.
What Causes a Blocked Kitchen Sink?
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Cooking Grease & Fat Grease and cooking oil poured down the sink cool and solidify inside drain pipes — building up a thick waxy coating that gradually narrows and eventually blocks the pipe completely.
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Food Particles Even with a sink strainer in place, small food particles wash through and accumulate inside the drain pipe — bonding with grease to form a solid blockage over time.
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Soap & Dish Detergent Residue Dish soap bonds with grease, food particles, and minerals to create a persistent sticky residue that coats the inside of kitchen drain pipes and builds with each wash.
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Coffee Grounds & Tea Leaves Coffee grounds and tea leaves are dense and settle heavily in the P-trap and horizontal pipe sections — they don't flush through and accumulate into a solid plug.
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Vegetable Peelings & Starch Potato peelings and starchy vegetable waste swell with water and pack into drain bends, forming a paste-like plug that expands as it absorbs moisture.
How Our blocked kitchen sink Service Works
Call or WhatsApp Us
Contact us on 073 707 8085. Describe the blocked kitchen sink and your location — we'll quote upfront and arrange the earliest available appointment, same-day in most areas.
Plumber Arrives Equipped
Our plumber arrives with professional jetting equipment and drain cameras. We assess your kitchen sink blockage and give you a fixed price before starting any work.
Full Kitchen Drain Cleared
We jet the full kitchen drain run at high pressure — removing all grease, food buildup, and soap residue from the pipe walls back to its original diameter.
Flow Test & Clean Up
We run the tap and check the drain is flowing freely before leaving. Your kitchen sink area is left clean and tidy — no mess, no residue.
Frequently Asked Questions — blocked kitchen sink
How much does it cost to unblock a kitchen sink?
Blocked kitchen sink unblocking typically costs R950–R1,500 depending on the severity and depth of the blockage. A R350 call-out fee applies and is credited toward the job. We provide a fixed quote before starting.
Can I use chemical drain cleaners for a blocked kitchen sink?
Chemical drain cleaners are largely ineffective on grease blockages — they dissolve a narrow channel but leave the grease coating the pipe walls, so the sink blocks again quickly. High-pressure jetting removes all the grease from the pipe bore and delivers lasting results.
Why does my kitchen sink keep blocking?
A recurring blocked kitchen sink means the grease coating inside the drain pipe was never fully removed. Each time the sink is cleared without full pipe cleaning, grease on the walls catches new material immediately. Professional hydro jetting removes all grease from the pipe walls.
How long does it take to unblock a kitchen sink?
Most kitchen sink blockages are cleared within 30 to 60 minutes. Severe grease blockages or older drain configurations may take slightly longer. We'll give you an accurate estimate when we assess the drain.
Do you clear blocked kitchen sinks in commercial kitchens?
Yes — we clear blocked kitchen drains and grease traps in restaurants, canteens, commercial kitchens, and food businesses. We also offer scheduled drain cleaning maintenance programmes to keep commercial kitchen drains flowing and prevent emergency shutdowns.
Need blocked kitchen sink Near You?
Don't wait — call Blocked Drain Plumber now for fast, professional blocked kitchen sink services near you.