Drain cleaning
Surveys and diagnostics
Blocked drain right now?
Engineer on call 24/7. Typical Dublin arrival approx 90 minutes.
Trusted Since 2006
We unblock drains, fix plumbing problems, and respond fast across Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow. Most blockages cleared on the first visit, with upfront pricing and no hidden charges.
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Tell us about your drainage or plumbing problem and we'll get back to you fast.
Usually answered within the hourSometimes longer if we're out on a job.
About Dylex
Dylex has been clearing blocked drains across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow since 2006. The same engineers answer the phone at 3am on a Sunday as at 3pm on a Tuesday.
Every van carries high-pressure jetting gear and a CCTV camera, so our engineers find the actual cause instead of guessing. Most blockages are cleared on the first visit, at a price agreed before anyone picks up a tool.
Since 2006
Thousands of homes, landlords, restaurants and offices.
24/7, 365 days
Engineers on call every night and weekend.
CCTV diagnosis
We see the cause before we quote the fix.
Guaranteed work
Parts and labour covered when the job is done.
What We Do
From emergency drain unblocking and CCTV surveys to septic tanks, grease traps and 24-hour plumbing — homes and businesses covered across Dublin and the surrounding counties.
Professional drain cleaning for restaurants, hotels, offices, and retail premises across Dublin and surrounding counties. We keep your business running with fast response, high-capacity jetting, and planned maintenance contracts.
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We clear blocked sinks, toilets, showers, baths and outdoor drains for homeowners across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. Fast response, fixed pricing, no hidden charges.
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Blocked drain? We respond 24/7, 365 days a year and clear most blockages on the first visit. Our engineers arrive with high-pressure jetting equipment and CCTV cameras ready to go.
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Professional grease trap cleaning and maintenance for restaurants, hotels, and food businesses across Dublin and surrounding counties. We remove sewer grease build-up, keep your drains flowing, and help you stay compliant.
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We use professional-grade high-pressure water jetting to blast through tough blockages and clean pipe walls in residential and commercial drainage systems. Engineers hold permits for high-pressure jetting.
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We clean and service oil interceptors to prevent oil and fuel contamination from entering the drainage system, keeping your site compliant with environmental regulations.
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We use waterproof cameras to inspect your drains from the inside, identifying blockages, cracks, root damage and collapsed pipes without any digging. You get a full written report and video footage.
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We produce accurate maps of your underground drainage system using CCTV cameras with GPS equipment, providing pipe locations, depths, materials and flow directions in detailed CAD drawings.
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We track down the source of persistent drain smells in homes and businesses using CCTV inspection, smoke testing and dye tracing, then fix the root cause rather than masking the problem.
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We inspect drainage systems using CCTV cameras to identify exactly where rats and other rodents are entering properties through drains, and recommend targeted repairs to seal every entry point.
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We introduce non-toxic smoke into your drainage system to locate hidden leaks, faulty connections, illegal connections and the source of unexplained drain smells, all without any digging.
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We carry out civil engineering and groundworks for drainage infrastructure, including excavation, drainage installation, foundations, road works and ducting, for residential, commercial and public sector clients.
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We repair cracked, collapsed and misaligned drains across Dublin and surrounding counties, and offer planned maintenance programmes to keep problems from coming back.
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We repair damaged drains from the inside using trenchless pipe relining technology, fixing cracks, leaks and root damage without disturbing your garden, driveway or paved surfaces.
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We install stainless steel rat flaps inside drain pipes to permanently stop rodents from entering your property through the drainage system. Non-invasive installation, no digging required.
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We empty, clean and repair septic tanks for residential and rural properties across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow, using vacuum tankers and handling all waste disposal in line with EPA regulations.
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Professional plumbing services for offices, restaurants, hotels, and retail premises across Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow. We work fast, minimise disruption, and keep your business running smoothly.
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Qualified emergency plumbers available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for homes and businesses across Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow. We aim to reach you within 2 hours.
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We offer planned plumbing maintenance for homes and businesses, carrying out regular inspections, leak detection, drain cleaning and system checks to catch problems before they become emergencies.
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We provide a full range of plumbing services for homes and apartments across Dublin and surrounding counties, from leaking tap repairs and shower installation to bathroom plumbing and pipe replacement.
Learn more →How It Works
Four steps from a blocked drain to a cleared one — with the price agreed before any work starts.
A real person picks up, day or night, including weekends and bank holidays. We take the details and dispatch an engineer, aiming to reach you within 2 hours across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
Our engineers arrive with high-pressure jetting gear and a CCTV camera already on board, so the problem gets diagnosed on the spot rather than guessed at or booked in for a second visit.
We quote the job upfront and agree it with you before anyone starts. Quotes are free and carry no obligation, so there is nothing to decide under pressure.
Most blockages are cleared on the first visit. The work is backed by a guarantee on both parts and labour, and we'll show you what was wrong before we leave.
Transparent Pricing
From
€125 + VAT
standard domestic unblocking — the average daytime call-out (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri) works out around €130 + VAT
Before we startEvery job is quoted upfront and agreed with you before work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Customer Feedback
Where We Work
We serve homes and businesses across Dublin City, North and South Dublin, County Kildare, County Meath, and County Wicklow, with fast response times throughout.
We aim to reach you within 2 hours across Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow. Our team is on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and bank holidays. So whether it's 3am on a Sunday or Christmas morning, just give us a call.
Drain unblocking starts from €125 + VAT, with the average callout during standard hours (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) coming in at around €130 + VAT. Out-of-hours and emergency callouts start from €175 + VAT. We always give you an upfront quote before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
Yes, all our quotes are completely free and come with no obligation. Just call us, or fill in the contact form on our website and we'll get back to you quickly with a clear, honest price.
We cover Dublin City, North Dublin, South Dublin, County Kildare, County Meath, and County Wicklow. We also serve many towns and villages across those counties, from Naas and Newbridge in Kildare to Navan and Ashbourne in Meath and Bray and Greystones in Wicklow.
Yes. We hold full public liability insurance and are certified to both ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards. Our engineers also hold permits for high-pressure jetting and CCTV surveys, and are safety trained for confined spaces.
We do. We offer guarantees on both parts and labour, and customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Our ISO 9001 certification also means our quality management processes are independently verified.
Absolutely. We work with homeowners, landlords, restaurants, hotels, offices, retail premises, and more. For commercial customers, we also offer planned maintenance contracts to help prevent costly drain problems before they happen.
Call our emergency line on 086 014 3937 straight away. We're available around the clock and will dispatch an engineer to you as quickly as possible. Most blockages are cleared on the first visit, so you won't be left waiting long.
Advice & Guides
Practical guidance on the drain problems we get called out to most.
Most CCTV drain survey guides tell you what a camera sees. This one tells you when you actually need one, what a good report looks like, and why Dylex runs surveys 24/7, 365 days a year across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
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At Dylex Drainage & Plumbing, we've attended properties across Dublin where a sump pump was only days away from failure. Regular sump pump inspections are one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to protect your property from flooding.
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In our experience at Dylex drain cleaning and Plumbing, the most common cause of a slow-draining kitchen sink is a combination of grease, food waste, dishwasher wastewater and detergent residue building up inside the waste pipe. Many homeowners assume the blockage has appeared overnight, but in reality, most kitchen sink blockages develop gradually over months or years.
Read more →Call our 24/7 emergency line or get a free, no-obligation quote online. We respond fast, price fairly, and get the job done right the first time.
