How a blocked kitchen sink shows itself
- Draining one sink bowl fills up the other
- Grey water left sitting in the dishwasher tub
- Gurgling under the counter after the tap is turned off
- Food particles floating back up through the strainer
Why Scarborough kitchens clog
Home cooking is a big part of life across Scarborough, from Agincourt to Kingston Road, and plenty of it involves oil, rice, noodles and curries. Rinsing a wok with hot water feels harmless, but the fat sets a few metres down the line, often at the basement junction of the kitchen line and the main stack. In older bungalows that branch may be galvanized steel, which narrows from the inside as it rusts, so the build-up happens faster.
What happens during the visit
- We clear the cabinet and put down a drop cloth and bucket.
- The P-trap is removed and checked, since many clogs live right there.
- A cable goes into the wall arm and on toward the stack.
- For heavy grease, we may recommend hydro jetting to scour the pipe walls rather than just punch a hole.
- Everything is reassembled and run with hot water and the dishwasher to confirm flow.
What moves the cost up or down
A trap-level clog is quick. A line that is solid with fat all the way to the basement, or one with no cleanout in reach, takes more time. Where the kitchen sits above a finished ceiling, access matters too. We explain the options before starting so there are no surprises.
Calling sooner rather than later
If water is backing into the dishwasher or showing up in a basement floor drain while the kitchen sink runs, call. That means the blockage is further down and other fixtures are next. Our guide to getting rid of cooking grease covers how to keep the line clear afterwards.