Christmas is a busy time for your home. The kitchen works overtime. Guests come and go. Toilets, sinks and showers get far more use than normal. It’s no surprise that this is one of the worst times of the year for blocked drains.

At Drainage 2000, we see a sharp rise in callouts every December. Most problems can be avoided with a little awareness. That being said…. here are the main reasons Christmas plays havoc with your drains!

More Cooking Means More Fat and Food Waste

Christmas dinners create a lot of grease. Oils, fats and food scraps often get washed down the sink without anyone thinking about it.

When grease cools, it hardens and sticks to the inside of your pipes. Add in vegetable peelings, gravy and turkey fat and you have the perfect recipe for a blockage.

If your sink starts draining slowly around Christmas, this is usually why.

Guests Put Extra Pressure on Your System

More people in the house means more showers, more toilets flushing and more water use throughout the day.

Older pipework and systems already under strain can struggle to cope. Toilets backing up or sinks gurgling are often the first signs that the drains are overloaded.

“Flushable” Wipes Are Not Really Flushable

Christmas guests often bring wipes, makeup pads or baby wipes. Many assume they can go down the toilet. They can’t.

These wipes don’t break down like toilet paper. They snag, tangle and cause blockages that stop wastewater from flowing properly. This is one of the biggest causes of emergency Christmas callouts we receive.

Outdoor Drains Can Freeze or Flood

Cold weather doesn’t help. Ice can form inside outdoor pipework and gullies. Heavy winter rain can also overflow surface drains.

The combination of extra water, debris and freezing temperatures often leads to garden drains overflowing or backing up into the home.

How The Drainage 2000 Team Can Help You This Christmas

We’re here throughout the Christmas period. We offer a fast and reliable service when you need it most.

Our professional drainage team can help with:

• Emergency drain unblocking - We clear blocked sinks, toilets, baths and outside drains quickly, day or night.
• High-pressure drain jetting - Perfect for removing hardened grease, food waste and stubborn build-ups caused by festive cooking.
• CCTV drain surveys - If there’s a deeper problem, we can inspect the drains and find the cause without digging.
• Drain repairs and relining - If your drains have collapsed or cracked, we carry out long-lasting repairs with minimal disruption.
• Routine drain cleaning - Ideal before Christmas to prevent problems, or after Christmas to clear out accumulated waste.

Whether it’s a blocked toilet on Christmas Eve or a slow sink on Boxing Day, we’re ready to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do drains block more at Christmas?

There’s more cooking, more grease, more people in the home and more strain on the system. Winter weather also contributes.

What should I avoid putting down the sink at Christmas?

Fat, oils, gravy, turkey grease, peelings and coffee grounds. These are the main culprits for blockages.

Can wipes block drains even if the packaging says flushable?

Yes. They don’t break down like toilet paper and often cause major blockages.

Do you offer emergency callouts over Christmas?

Yes. We’re available 24/7 throughout the festive period.

What’s the best way to prevent Christmas drain issues?

Dispose of grease in the bin, use sink strainers, run hot water regularly and book a pre-Christmas drain clean if your system is older or prone to problems.

Get Help Today

If your drains are struggling this Christmas, don’t leave it until a full blockage forms.

Call Drainage 2000 for a fast, professional response.

Phone: 0800 018 3830

Email: info@drainage2000.co.uk