Blocked Showers

Clearing blocked shower trays, wet-room drains and shower waste pipes, where hair and soap build-up are the usual culprits.

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About blocked showers

Shower drains have small traps and shallow waste pipes, which makes them particularly prone to blockages from hair and soap. Wet rooms and walk-in showers can be trickier still, because their drains often sit beneath a grate with limited access.

Standing water in a shower tray is more than an inconvenience. If it overflows, or sits against seals for long periods, it can lead to leaks and damage below. A slow shower drain is worth dealing with before it blocks completely.

Clear Drainage clears shower traps and waste pipes and checks whether the problem extends into the drain the shower connects to.

Signs you may need help

Water pooling around your feet while showering
The shower tray taking a long time to empty
Gurgling noises from the shower waste
Musty or drain smells from the shower
Water appearing on the floor outside the tray

Common causes

Hair combined with soap and conditioner residue
Limescale build-up in hard water areas
Small traps and long, shallow waste runs
A blockage in the soil stack or drain downstream

What our approach means for you

Hair and soap build-up cleared from traps and waste pipes.
Wet-room and linear drains handled with care.
The connecting drain checked if the problem goes further.
Practical tips to keep shower drains flowing.

How it works

What you can expect when you contact Clear Drainage about blocked showers.

Access the trap

The shower trap is opened and cleaned where it can be reached.
Clear the waste pipe

Build-up is cleared from the waste pipe between the shower and the stack or drain.
Test drainage

The shower is run to confirm the tray empties properly without gurgling.
Advise

We explain what we found and simple ways to reduce build-up.

Blocked Showers across Southampton and the surrounding area

We provide blocked showers throughout Southampton and the surrounding area within roughly 60 miles. Choose your area for local information.

Blocked Showers Southampton

Hampshire

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Eastleigh

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Helpful guides

Blocked Showers FAQs

How can I stop my shower drain blocking?

A simple hair catcher over the drain makes a big difference. Cleaning the trap every few weeks, and rinsing with hot water, also helps stop soap and hair building up.

Why does my shower smell like drains?

Build-up in the trap can smell as it decomposes. A smell can also mean the trap is drying out or has lost its water seal, which lets drain odours through.

Can you unblock wet-room drains?

Yes. Wet-room drains vary in design, so let us know what type you have when you get in touch and we can plan accordingly.

Need help with blocked showers?

Call Clear Drainage or send us a few details about the problem. We will explain what is likely to be involved before any work starts.