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Blocked Drain in Dublin
Slow sinks, gurgling, a bad smell, water backing up in the shower or an overflowing gully. We cover blocked drain across all 65 areas of Dublin, from Skerries to Killiney.
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- 📍 Coverage Area: Dublin
- 💶 Typical Cost: €120–€300
- 🛠️ Response Type: Local vetted operators
- 🛡️ Standards: Certified & insured tradespeople
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[Plumbing] in Dublin
Our vetted local tradespeople cover Dublin, ready to get your issue assessed and resolved as quickly as possible.
- Typical cost: €120–€300
- Covering all 65 areas across Dublin
- What to check before you hire a plumber
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Signs and common causes
Signs to look for: Slow sinks, gurgling, a bad smell, water backing up in the shower or an overflowing gully.
Common causes: Grease, wipes, hair, silt and root intrusion.
How urgent is it? Urgent if sewage is backing up inside the house.
What to check before you hire a plumber
- For any gas boiler or gas appliance work, ask for the installer's RGII registration number and check it on rgii.ie
- Ask whether the call-out fee includes the first hour of labour
- Get the price of parts confirmed before a replacement goes ahead
- For leaks, ask how the plumber will locate the source before opening walls or floors
- Keep photos and the invoice if you may need to make a home insurance claim
What the fix involves and what it costs
Clearing with rods or a high-pressure jet, then testing the flow. A camera survey may follow for repeat blockages.
Typical Dublin price: €120–€300. The final price depends on:
- Out-of-hours timing (nights, weekends and bank holidays cost more)
- Access to concealed pipework under floors or behind tiling
- Whether parts are in the van or need to be sourced
- Age of the system, especially lead or old galvanised pipework
Prices are indicative guide ranges for Dublin and include VAT. See the full Plumbing cost guide.
Blocked Drain across Dublin
We cover blocked drain in every area below. Choose your district for local information.
| District | Areas covered |
|---|---|
| North Dublin City | Artane, Cabra, Clontarf, Coolock, Drumcondra, East Wall, Fairview, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, Stoneybatter |
| Dublin North Coast | Raheny, Baldoyle, Donaghmede, Howth, Sutton, Portmarnock, Malahide |
| North County Dublin | Swords, Lusk, Rush, Skerries |
| Dublin 15 | Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Ongar, Hansfield, Ashtown |
| West Dublin & Leixlip | Chapelizod, Palmerstown, Lucan, Leixlip, Adamstown, Clondalkin |
| South West Dublin | Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham, Terenure |
| South Dublin City | Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown, Dundrum |
| Dún Laoghaire & South Coast | Blackrock, Booterstown, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Killiney |
| Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock | Mount Merrion, Stillorgan, Goatstown, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Deansgrange |
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- Emergency Plumber
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- Leak Detection
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Boiler Repair
- Boiler Replacement
- Toilet Repair
- Low Water Pressure
- No Heating Plumber
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for a blocked drain?
The pipes inside your boundary serving only your property are usually yours. Public sewers are Uisce Éireann's responsibility.
How much does blocked drain cost in Dublin?
Typically €120–€300. The exact price depends on access, the extent of the problem and whether parts or materials are needed.
How urgent is blocked drain?
Urgent if sewage is backing up inside the house.
Where is my stopcock?
In most Dublin houses the internal stopcock is under the kitchen sink, near where the supply pipe enters the house. There is usually also an external valve at the boundary under a small cover in the footpath. Knowing where both are before an emergency can save a lot of damage.
Does my home insurance cover a burst pipe?
Most home insurance policies cover sudden escape of water damage, but often not the cost of the repair to the pipe itself or gradual leaks. Check your policy wording and take photos before anything is removed.
Could my house still have lead pipes?
Homes built before about 1970 may still have lead supply pipes. Uisce Éireann can advise on the public side; a plumber can check and replace the pipework inside your boundary.
How Emergency Trade Works
Emergency Trade connects you with independent, vetted local tradespeople across Dublin and the rest of Dublin. Before any work starts, ask for a written quote and check the right registration for the job: RGII for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical work.