Repairs and problems
Bath draining slowly or not at all
At a glance
- Removing the waste plug and clearing the linkage often restores full flow without touching the trap.
- A bath that has always been slow may have a shallow trap and a long, flat waste run rather than a blockage.
Frequently asked
Are chemical cleaners suitable?
They soften soap residue but can damage seals with repeated use; mechanical clearing is better.
Why does the water smell when it drains?
Residue in the trap and waste run, cleaning them physically usually solves it.
How this is diagnosed
- Removing the waste plug and clearing the
- linkage often restores full flow without touching the trap.
- A bath that has always been slow may have a shallow trap and a long
- flat waste run rather than a blockage.
Working out what is realistic in your space?
Room dimensions, the position of the window and where the waste leaves the building decide most of it. Send those and we can be specific.