Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging
Grease removal • Food disposal clogs • Slow drains fixed fast
Same-day service • Professional equipment • Netherlands coverage
A blocked kitchen sink disrupts your entire household routine. You can't wash dishes, prepare vegetables, or clean up after meals. Water backs up, often bringing unpleasant odours from accumulated food debris and grease. When your kitchen sink drain needs unclogging, you want professionals who respond quickly and resolve the problem thoroughly.
Our kitchen sink drain unclogging service operates across Netherlands, serving both residential and commercial kitchens. We understand that kitchen blockages can't wait—they impact daily life immediately. Whether it's a gradual slow drain from grease accumulation or a sudden complete blockage from the disposal unit, our experienced plumbers arrive equipped with professional tools to clear even stubborn kitchen drain problems on the first visit.
Common Causes of Kitchen Sink Drain Blockages
Cooking Oil & Fat Build-up
This is the primary cause of kitchen sink blockages. Liquid cooking oils and fats from dishes pour down drains but solidify as they cool, sticking to pipe walls. Over months and years, this creates thick grease deposits that progressively narrow drainage.
Food Debris & Scraps
Bits of food washed off plates accumulate in pipes, especially items like pasta and rice that swell with water, and fibrous vegetables that don't break down. Even with disposal units, not everything gets properly ground.
Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds seem harmless but don't dissolve in water. They clump together with grease and soap, forming dense masses that lodge in U-bends and horizontal pipe runs. Never rinse coffee grounds down kitchen sinks.
Soap & Detergent Scum
Washing-up liquid combines with fat and minerals in water to create soap scum that coats pipes. This provides a sticky surface for other debris to adhere to, accelerating blockage formation.
Disposal Unit Issues
Food disposal units are convenient but can contribute to blockages if overloaded, used improperly, or if blades become dull. Large food quantities can compact before reaching wider drainage pipes.
Pipe Configuration Problems
Some kitchen drain installations have inadequate fall (slope), tight bends, or narrow pipes that make blockages more likely. Modern kitchens sometimes have drainage systems not designed for heavy cooking use.
Our Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging Methods
High-Pressure Water Jetting
For grease-heavy kitchen drain blockages, high-pressure hot water jetting is the most effective solution. The heated water liquefies grease whilst the pressure scours pipe walls clean, removing years of accumulated deposits. This restores full drainage capacity and leaves pipes cleaner than chemical treatments ever could.
Mechanical Drain Auguring
Solid blockages from food disposal units or foreign objects require mechanical clearing. We use professional drain augurs with cutting heads that break through compacted material, preparing the way for thorough jetting to remove all residue.
Camera Inspection
For recurring kitchen drain problems, we can inspect pipes with waterproof cameras to identify build-up locations, structural issues, or inadequate drainage slopes that make blockages inevitable. This allows us to recommend permanent solutions.
Enzymatic Treatment
For commercial kitchens with persistent grease problems, we apply professional enzymatic treatments that biologically break down organic matter between professional cleanings. This preventative approach maintains drainage between visits.
Residential & Commercial Kitchen Drain Services
Residential Kitchens
Home kitchen sink drain unclogging for:
- Single and double sink basins
- Food disposal unit blockages
- Slow-draining sinks from grease build-up
- Complete blockages preventing use
- Dishwasher drain connection issues
- Preventative cleaning before blockages occur
Same-day service available • Fixed pricing • Quick resolution
Commercial Kitchens
Specialised service for commercial facilities:
- Restaurant and café kitchen drains
- Commercial grease trap systems
- Hotel and hospitality kitchen drainage
- Canteen and cafeteria facilities
- Food production and processing drains
- Regular maintenance contracts available
Out-of-hours scheduling • Minimal disruption • Compliance support
Preventing Kitchen Sink Drain Blockages
Do These Things:
- Wipe greasy pans with paper towels before washing
- Pour cooking oil into containers, let solidify, then bin it
- Use sink strainers to catch food debris
- Run hot water for 30 seconds after each sink use
- Pour boiling water down drains weekly
- Clean disposal units monthly with ice cubes and lemon
- Schedule professional drain cleaning every 18-24 months
Never Do These:
- Pour cooking oil, fat, or grease down drains
- Put coffee grounds down the sink or disposal
- Rinse pasta, rice, or flour down drains (they swell)
- Put fibrous vegetables like celery in disposal units
- Use chemical drain cleaners regularly (they damage pipes)
- Overload disposal units with large food quantities
- Ignore slow drainage—it always worsens
Professional Tip: The single most effective prevention is never pouring any cooking oil or fat down your kitchen sink. Let it solidify in a container and bin it. This one habit prevents 80% of kitchen drain blockages.
Why Choose Our Kitchen Drain Unclogging Service
Same-Day Service Priority
Kitchen blockages prevent meal preparation and washing up—we understand the urgency. Most kitchen drain callouts receive same-day service, often within a few hours of your call.
Specialist Equipment
Kitchen grease blockages require professional equipment. We use high-pressure hot water jetters specifically effective against fat deposits, achieving results impossible with plungers or chemicals.
Fixed Transparent Pricing
You receive a clear price quote before we start work. No hourly rates that escalate, no hidden callout fees, no pressure during your drainage problem. Straightforward pricing you can trust.
Experienced Plumbers
Our plumbers have extensive experience with kitchen drainage systems. We've seen every type of kitchen blockage and know the most effective solutions for residential and commercial properties.
Clean Professional Service
We protect your kitchen during work, clean up thoroughly afterward, and work efficiently to minimise disruption to your household or business operations.
Work Guarantee
We guarantee our kitchen drain unclogging work. If the same blockage recurs within the guarantee period due to our workmanship, we return and resolve it at no additional charge.
Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging FAQs
What causes kitchen sink drain blockages?
Kitchen sink blockages are primarily caused by cooking oil and fat that solidifies in pipes, food debris from dishes and disposal units, coffee grounds, and soap combined with grease. Over time, these materials accumulate on pipe walls, progressively narrowing drainage until water backs up.
Why do chemical drain cleaners not work on my kitchen sink?
Chemical cleaners struggle with grease blockages because they can't effectively break down solidified fat stuck to pipe walls. Additionally, standing water dilutes the chemical before it reaches the blockage. Professional equipment like high-pressure jetting is far more effective.
Can you clear kitchen sink drains the same day?
Yes, we prioritise kitchen drain blockages as they prevent meal preparation and washing up. Most callouts receive same-day service, with many resolved within a few hours of your initial contact, especially for emergency situations.
How do you remove grease from kitchen drains?
We use high-pressure hot water jetting that cuts through grease deposits and scours pipe walls clean. For severe build-up, we may use mechanical auguring first, followed by jetting to remove all residue. This achieves thorough results impossible with chemical products.
How can I prevent future kitchen sink blockages?
Never pour cooking oil or fat down drains—let it solidify and bin it. Use sink strainers to catch food debris. Run hot water for 30 seconds after each use. Pour boiling water down drains weekly. Avoid putting coffee grounds, pasta, rice, or fibrous vegetables down disposal units.
Do you service commercial restaurant kitchens?
Yes, we specialise in commercial kitchen drain cleaning including restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, and food production facilities. We schedule work during off-hours to minimise disruption and provide maintenance contracts for regular service.
Need Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging?
Fast same-day service • Professional grease removal • Residential & commercial
Available across Netherlands • Fixed pricing • Quick resolution
