How much to unblock a toilet urgently?

Only toilet in the house and it's fully blocked, plunger's done nothing. Fair price for an emergency call out?

Asked by Carol on 1st Aug 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"If its exteral drain rodding.about 120 to 240 pound,depends on time it takes"
Answered on 13th Aug 2026 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"It's depend upon the area you area in. Expected around £250 -£500. I hope this helps."
Answered on 1st Aug 2026 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"About £200 depending what is involved and how long it will take to unblock it"
Answered on 1st Aug 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 - report
"Starting from £180. Depending on location and how severe is the blockage"
Answered on 1st Aug 2026 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"unblock your toilet as an emergency. The cost would usually be from £150, which includes the call-out and the first hour on site. If it's a straightforward blockage, that's normally all you'd pay. If it turns out to be a bigger issue, such as a blocked drain, I'll let you know before carrying out any extra work."
Answered on 1st Aug 2026 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"I’d say £100 for the call out and first hour tackling the blockage from the bathroom and checking manholes. If it requires jetting £250 upwards. More on a weekend"
Answered on 8th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"between ninety and hundred and twenty is usually the cost and then if going to external drainage around hundred and eighty pounds"
Answered on 4th Aug 2026 - Member since May 2019 - report
"Since the plunger did not do the job, probably it needs high pressure plunger or snake, also, depends on the blockage it can be time consuming, so 200 to 250£ is fair price."
Answered on 3rd Aug 2026 - Member since Feb 2026 - report
"I would charge £80 to £110 depending location
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Answered on 3rd Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"I will charge you £120 if it really bad but £90 would be normal price."
Answered on 10th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
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