Sink Unblocking in Napier & Hastings
Fast, Clean, No-Mess Solutions for Blocked Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Sinks
Blocked sink? Slow drain? Bad smells coming from the pipework?
Only Drains provides fast, hygienic, and professional sink unblocking for kitchen, bathroom, and laundry sinks across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, and wider Hawke’s Bay.
We use specialist tools — including kinetic air guns, mini jetters, CCTV inspection, and mechanical clearing equipment — to remove grease, hair, soap scum, and trapped objects without damaging your fixtures or pipework.
What Causes a Sink Blockage?
Blocked sinks are usually caused by one or more of the following:
- Grease, fat and food residue in kitchen sinks
- Hair, toothpaste, and soap scum in bathroom vanities
- Detergent and lint buildup in laundry sinks
- Foreign objects lodged in the traps or pipe bends
- Deeper line issues such as roots or broken pipes (identified via CCTV drain inspection)
Our Sink Unblocking Process
We inspect the sink, trap, and line — checking depth, cause, and pipe condition.
We use the right method: plunging, kinetic air gun, auger, or mini-jetting, depending on the blockage.
We run water and check flow, ensuring the line is fully cleared and no leaks are present.
Why Choose Only Drains?
Specialist Drain Technicians
We unblock drains all day, every day.
Advanced Equipment
Hydro jetters, air guns, CCTV cameras, and all sink-safe tools on board.
Safe for All Fixtures
We choose the correct method for older and modern plumbing.
Fast 24/7 Response Across Hawke’s Bay
Napier, Hastings, Havelock North and everywhere in between.
Best Price in Hawke’s Bay
Affordable, transparent, and reliable.
What causes bathroom vanity sinks to block?
Bathroom sinks commonly block due to hair, makeup residue, toothpaste, and general grime building up inside the trap and waste pipe.
Why does my kitchen sink keep backing up?
Kitchen sinks often block because of fat, grease, food scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells—especially those dropped into an insinkerator. Over time this forms a solid layer inside the pipe.
What tools do you use to unblock sinks?
We use a range of techniques and tools to clear sinks but primarily use a kinetic air gun to blast through the blockage, followed by hot water to ensure all loosened debris is cleared and flow is restored. In larger blockages, whip hoses and flushing is also used.
Do you need to remove the trap under the sink?
In many cases, yes. Removing the trap allows us to clear hair, fat, or objects lodged inside and prevent future blockages.
How can I prevent my sink from blocking again?
Avoid tipping oils or fats down the drain, use a sink strainer, and clean traps regularly—especially in busy kitchens. Check out our Facebook page for more tips and tricks.
Do you offer sink unblocking services across Hawke’s Bay?
Yes. We service all suburbs in Napier, Hastings, and Havelock North with fast, reliable sink-unblocking solutions.
Smells, slow draining, or standing water? Our specialist drain technicians clear kitchen, bathroom, and laundry sinks quickly and cleanly using sink-safe tools and targeted hydro jetting when needed. No mess, no damage, no delays — just fast, reliable sink unblocking across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, and surrounding suburbs.
Call Only Drains now — your local drain unblocking specialists.
We regularly unblock kitchen, bathroom, and laundry sinks in Taradale, Greenmeadows, Ahuriri, Parkvale, Flaxmere, Mahora, Marewa, Onekawa, and surrounding suburbs across Napier and Hastings.