Blocked drains in Birmingham can lead to significant disruptions and potential structural damage. Typical costs for professional drain unblocking range from £150 to £350, depending on the complexity and tools required. CountBricks offers a comprehensive solution combining on-site expertise with AI-driven estimates to ensure efficient and cost-effective service.
• Victorian-era pipes are susceptible to tree-root intrusion, narrowing internal diameters.
• Grease from modern cooking solidifies in cooler underground pipes.
• Non-biodegradable wipes and hygiene products can cause severe blockages.
Unchecked blockages can:
• Force wastewater back into living areas, creating unsanitary conditions.
• Undermine foundations if leaks erode surrounding soil.
• Cause rising damp, compromising timber floors and skirting boards.
1. Instant Voice Intake
Homeowners describe symptoms via the CountBricks Voice Capture app, which identifies potential block locations.
2. Live Material & Labour Mapping
AI cross-checks local suppliers for current materials and equipment, providing a transparent cost breakdown.
3. Same-Day Crew Dispatch
A specialist arrives with pre-selected materials, guided by AI estimates, ensuring no wasted trips or inflated invoices.
4. Digital Completion Report
Technicians upload photos and notes to a secure portal, generating a warranty certificate and maintenance reminders.
• Fatberg buildup: High-pressure water jetting restores full bore without pipe removal.
• Tree-root invasion: Mechanical cutters and root-inhibitor foam keep lines clear.
• Collapsed clay sections: Trenchless sleeve lining reinstates flow without excavation.
1. Video inspection pinpoints obstructions with ±5 cm accuracy.
2. AI estimates adjust in real-time based on footage.
3. Technicians clear blockages using methods matched to cause and pipe material.
4. Post-flush camera survey verifies repairs and records new pipe conditions.
5. Final invoice mirrors the original estimate line for line.
• Install a grease trap under the kitchen sink.
• Flush pipes monthly with 60°C water; avoid caustic chemicals.
• Plant trees at least 3 m from sewer lines.
• Fit hair-catching strainers in showers.
• Schedule annual camera surveys for early detection.
Predictable Pricing
AI pulls live merchant rates, ensuring you pay true costs without mark-ups.
Blueprint Takeoffs Included
Upload plans or let technicians map your space for future renovations.
Construction Expertise
Our builders integrate drainage solutions with structural needs, solving issues efficiently.
Visit CountBricks.com or call our hotline for a fixed-price estimate and booking slot.
Mrs. Patel noticed her 1890s terraced kitchen sink draining slower each week. After two unsuccessful DIY attempts, she contacted CountBricks.
Initial Assessment
The voice intake flagged “persistent gurgle” and “grease smell.” Our AI predicted a 90% chance of a fatberg 8–12 m from the gully.
On-Site Findings
A push-rod camera confirmed a heavy grease plug under the shared alleyway. Excavation was impractical due to property lines.
Solution Delivered
• High-pressure jetting at 3,500 psi emulsified and flushed the blockage.
• Bio-enzyme dosing broke down residual fat without harming Victorian clay pipes.
• A kitchen grease trap was installed beneath the Belfast sink in under an hour.
Results
Flow was restored instantly. The AI estimate of £480 matched the final invoice exactly. Mrs. Patel’s home was added to the CountBricks Preventative Maintenance calendar for an annual camera survey.
• Early intervention keeps costs low—video inspection is cheaper than excavation.
• Integrated construction knowledge matters—our carpenter trimmed and re-fixed the cabinet plinth after grease trap installation, saving a separate call-out.
• Digital records prove value—when Mrs. Patel later refinanced, she provided the CountBricks repair log as evidence of sound plumbing.
If your Birmingham home shows slow drains, bubbling toilets, or wet brickwork, reach out via CountBricks.com. Our AI will have an accurate, line-item estimate ready before the first toolkit leaves the van.
