How the job runs
- 1Remove the coverunscrew the shower grate or pull the tub stopper and its linkage
- 2Hook out the mata drain claw retrieves most hair from the first few centimetres
- 3Snake through the overflowon tubs, go in through the overflow to reach the trap cleanly
- 4Check the stopperadjust or replace trip-lever and pop-up mechanisms that sit too low
- 5Run a full tubwatch it drain completely and listen for gurgling
01Why showers clog so steadily
Every shower sends a little hair down the drain, and soap and conditioner act like glue. The mat grows on the crossbars of the drain body and in the trap bend. Most people notice it only when water starts pooling, by which point the opening is down to a pinhole.
Pulling it out usually takes minutes, and the cause is easy to see.
| Typical clog | Long hair bound with soap and conditioner residue |
|---|---|
| Slow but not stopped | Often a stopper linkage that does not lift fully |
| Prevention | A simple hair catcher on the drain |
02Tub mechanisms
Older tubs in Scarborough bathrooms often have a trip-lever stopper, with a plunger hidden behind the overflow plate. If the linkage has slipped, the plunger sits half closed and the tub drains slowly even when the pipe is clear. We adjust or replace it.
03When the shower base leaks too
If you notice a stain on the ceiling below the shower, the drain body gasket or the base itself may be leaking. Say so on the call and we will check the seal while we are clearing the clog.