Same-Day & Emergency Service - 7 Days a Week
Our local drainage engineers specialise in unblocking toilets in homes, rental properties and commercial washrooms. Same-day appointments are available, with 24/7 help for an overflowing toilet or a household with no working toilet.
From £100
Fixed Price
24/7
Emergency Service
Same
Day Attendance
£0
Call-Out Fee
A blocked toilet needs prompt attention when water rises in the toilet bowl, sewage appears in another fixture or the property has no second toilet. Our emergency toilet unblocking service clears local obstructions, toilet paper and downstream waste-pipe problems across Birmingham. If you searched for “toilet unblocking near me”, our engineers can check whether the fault is confined to the pan or connected to blocked drains elsewhere in the drainage system. We use professional equipment for toilet unblocking, drain unblocking and drain cleaning, then explain how to reduce future toilet blockages. Coverage extends across the West Midlands, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire, and most are resolved within the hour.
The common causes range from excess paper and non-dispersible items to damaged waste pipes. Repeated toilet blockages can indicate a restriction beyond the pan. The pattern of affected fixtures helps us judge whether the toilet blockage sits in the pan, soil pipe or main drain.
A flange plunger may clear a soft paper obstruction. Repeated trouble usually points to a restriction further along the waste pipe.
Wet wipes can form a dense blockage. Sanitary products, cotton buds and small objects can also lodge in the toilet trap or snag on rough joints.
Where a kitchen and toilet share a run, cooled fat can narrow the pipe until waste no longer passes freely.
Roots entering a damaged joint catch paper and solid waste, particularly around mature gardens in Birmingham, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Older clay pipes can crack, shift or collapse. A camera check confirms whether the line needs separate drain repairs.
Assessment
We check whether the blockage is in the toilet pan, the soil pipe, or further downstream. This determines the right approach and prevents unnecessary work.
Clear the Blockage
A toilet auger or other professional tool can clear an obstruction in the pan. For downstream blockages in waste pipes, we use manual rodding or high-pressure jetting through a suitable access point.
CCTV Check
After clearing, we run a camera through the line to confirm the drain is fully clear and to check for any damage that caused or contributed to the blockage.
Advice & Prevention
We explain the likely cause and how to reduce the risk of another blockage. If the camera shows structural damage, we set out the relevant repair options and price them separately.
The pan, soil pipe and downstream drain are checked in that order, so the engineer can use the least disruptive access point and identify any underlying issue.
You can try to unblock a toilet when the water is still draining, no other fixture is affected and there is no sewage backup. Stop after a short attempt if the toilet bowl keeps filling or gurgling noises come from a bath, sink or nearby waste pipe.
Fit a flange plunger over the outlet and use slow, controlled strokes to move a soft paper blockage. A toilet auger can reach slightly further into the trap, but it must be used carefully to avoid marking the ceramic. Flush once only after the water level has fallen and flow appears normal.
Do not keep flushing and do not add chemical drain cleaner. Repeated flushing can turn a clogged toilet into an overflow, while caustic liquid creates a hazard for anyone who later removes the blockage. Professional help is safer when sanitary products, wet wipes or a solid object may be lodged in the pan, or when several fixtures are draining slowly.
If these methods do not work within 15-20 minutes, stop and call us.
Continuing to force a blockage can push it further into the soil pipe, where it becomes harder and more expensive to reach. A quick call to 0121 296 7829 will get an engineer to you the same day across Birmingham, Solihull, and the wider West Midlands.
Our toilet unblocking service starts from £100 including VAT. That is a fixed price for the agreed work with no call-out fee. If the toilet blockage is in the main drain and needs high-pressure jetting, the engineer confirms any change in price before starting.
When we unblock a toilet, we first locate whether the restriction is in the pan, soil pipe or shared drainage run. This keeps the work focused and helps explain why some blocked toilet call-outs need a camera check after flow is restored.
Call the same day if any of the following apply:
Sewage backing up into the bath, shower, or sink
Several affected fixtures point to the main run rather than the toilet itself. Rodding or high-pressure jetting may be needed from an external access point.
Water rising in the toilet when you run the kitchen tap
Water returning through the lowest outlet indicates a restriction in the shared run.
Bad smell from the drains or in the garden
A sewer smell near manholes or gullies can indicate trapped waste or a damaged pipe.
Recurrent blockages (third time or more)
A CCTV drain survey can identify roots, a collapsed pipe or a displaced joint.
Only one toilet in the property
Single-toilet households receive priority for same-day and emergency attendance.
Overflowing manhole cover outside
Stop using water and do not lift the cover. The blockage may be in a private drain or shared sewer.
A blocked toilet can close a commercial washroom and disrupt staff or customers. We attend restaurants, pubs, offices, schools and rental properties.
Commercial clients can book urgent clearance or planned maintenance. Where several fixtures are affected, we trace the shared run before recommending separate cleaning or repair. Services include:
If you manage multiple properties or require ongoing drainage support, call 0121 296 7829 to discuss a maintenance arrangement.
Everyday disposal habits can reduce the chance of repeated toilet blockages. A blocked toilet often starts with material that should have gone in the bin, then worsens as more paper catches behind it. These rules protect the pan, soil pipe and shared drains:
Pee, poo and toilet paper are the only suitable items. Put wet wipes, sanitary products, cotton buds and nappies in the bin.
Large quantities can lodge in the U-bend or catch on a rough joint. Use smaller amounts and allow each flush to clear fully.
Cooking fat can solidify in a shared drain and restrict toilet waste. Wipe greasy pans first and dispose of cooled fat in the bin.
Recurring drainage issues in an older property justify a CCTV drain survey to check for displaced joints, roots or failing pipework.
We attend blocked toilets across three counties. Select your area for local information and response times.
The West Midlands metropolitan county is our core service area, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Dudley, Wolverh...
View West Midlands areasWarwickshire stretches from the urban edges of Coventry through historic market towns like Warwick and Stratford-upon-Av...
View Warwickshire areasWorcestershire covers our extended service area from Bromsgrove and Redditch through to Worcester, Kidderminster, Droitw...
View Worcestershire areasCustomer feedback on our drainage service
"Craig, Jamie and colleague were excellent. Proper blokes, polite, friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything in layman terms. Highly recommended."
"Communication was excellent by Craig before, during and after the work. They were friendly, knowledgeable and hard working. They tidied up really well afterwards, neater than before they arrived!"
"Can't praise these guys enough!! Were helpful in the extreme in sorting a drain blockage for me - and over the New Year period too, finishing on New Years Day!"
A selection of drainage jobs from across our service area.
Our toilet unblocking service starts from £100 inc VAT with no call-out fee. Most single-fixture blockages are resolved within an hour. If the blockage is further down the line and requires high-pressure jetting, we will advise you of any additional cost before proceeding.
Yes, same-day and emergency service is available 7 days a week across our coverage area. For urgent situations such as an overflowing toilet, sewage backing up, or a single-toilet household, call 0121 296 7829 and we will prioritise your job.
Recurring toilet blockages almost always point to a downstream issue, such as a partially blocked drain, root ingress, a displaced pipe joint, or a bellied section of pipe that collects waste. We recommend a CCTV survey to identify the root cause and stop the cycle of repeat blockages.
If it is your only toilet, or if sewage is backing up or overflowing, then yes, it is an emergency and you should call us immediately. We treat single-toilet households and sewage overflow situations as priority call-outs with no extra charge for emergency response.
In most cases, no. Our engineers can resolve the majority of toilet blockages without removals. However, if the blockage is beneath the pan or in the soil pipe immediately behind the toilet, removal may be necessary to gain proper access. We will always explain why before proceeding.
Stop using the toilet immediately to prevent overflow. Do not attempt to flush repeatedly. If water is rising, turn off the water supply to the cistern if you can access the valve. Place towels around the base. Ventilate the room and keep children and pets away from any sewage.
Our local engineers unblock toilets across Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands, with further coverage across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Call with your postcode for same-day availability or urgent help with an overflowing toilet.
Yes. We provide toilet unblocking services for landlords, managing agents, offices, schools, restaurants and other commercial properties. We can invoice the responsible party and record any drainage problem that needs follow-on work.
Our engineers carry equipment for multiple drainage tasks, so we can often handle several issues in a single visit.
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Craig Argyle and Jamie Ruby founded Cofton DJS with over 10 years of drainage experience. All work uses WRc approved materials and comes with a written guarantee.
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