Drain cleaning
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Engineer on call 24/7. Typical Dublin arrival approx 90 minutes.
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.
At a glance
Commercial drain cleaning covers the full drainage network of a business premises: kitchen waste lines, toilet stacks, yard gullies, grease traps, and the main sewer connection. Unlike a domestic job, the stakes are higher because a blocked drain in a restaurant kitchen or hotel corridor doesn't just cause inconvenience, it can shut down trading. We work across Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow, serving everything from city-centre cafés to large industrial units.
Every commercial site is different. A busy restaurant producing high volumes of cooking fat needs a different approach to an office block where paper products are the usual culprit. We assess the specific drainage layout and usage patterns on each site, which is how we give you a realistic maintenance schedule rather than a generic one. We also schedule work around your trading hours so cleaning doesn't cost you customers.
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified
Our quality and environmental management certifications matter particularly for commercial clients with compliance obligations.
High-pressure jetting permits held
Our engineers hold the required permits for high-pressure jetting work, so you're covered from a health and safety standpoint.
Serving businesses since 2006
We've built long-term relationships with commercial clients across Dublin and surrounding counties for nearly 20 years.
Flexible scheduling around your hours
We work evenings, overnight, and at weekends to avoid disrupting your trading day.
Grease blocking kitchen drains
Cooking fat and grease solidify inside waste pipes over time, eventually causing a full blockage. High-pressure jetting breaks up the build-up and restores full flow, while a regular maintenance plan prevents it returning.
Toilets or sinks backing up in offices
Sanitary products, paper towels, and wipes are frequent culprits in office and commercial bathroom drain blockages. We clear the blockage and can fit access points to make future maintenance easier.
Yard gullies and car park drains flooding
Leaf debris, silt, and waste build up in external drainage on retail and industrial sites, causing surface flooding during heavy rain. We clear and flush the gullies and can set up a seasonal maintenance visit.
Persistent drain odours affecting customers
Bad smells in customer-facing areas are a hygiene concern and a reputational risk. We trace the source using inspection and where needed a smoke test, then carry out the appropriate repair or cleaning.
Grease trap overflow or non-compliance
A full or poorly maintained grease trap is an environmental compliance issue and a common cause of blockages downstream. We service, clean, and if needed repair grease traps for food businesses.
Our engineers arrive with high-capacity jetting units and CCTV inspection cameras on every van. High-pressure water jetting is the most effective way to break up grease, fat, food debris, and scale in commercial pipework. For sites with persistent grease build-up, we combine jetting with a grease trap cleaning service to tackle the root cause rather than just clearing the symptom. Where a blockage has caused structural damage, we can carry out a CCTV drain survey and recommend repairs.
We know the common concern is disruption to trading. We work evenings, weekends, and through the night if needed, and we clean up fully after every job. Planned maintenance contracts mean most problems are caught before they become emergencies, which saves on out-of-hours callout costs. If you'd like to discuss a maintenance schedule or need a same-day response, get in touch and we'll sort out a time that works for you.
Restaurants and cafés
High-volume kitchens produce grease and food waste constantly. We provide jetting, grease trap cleaning, and planned maintenance contracts that keep food service businesses compliant and running without interruption.
Hotels and B&Bs
Guest-facing drainage problems need fixing quietly and quickly. We work around check-in times and peak periods, handling everything from kitchen waste lines to guest bathroom stacks.
Offices and retail premises
Toilet blockages and slow-draining bathroom facilities in offices and shops create hygiene issues and disrupt staff and customers. We respond fast and offer maintenance plans to prevent repeat problems.
Schools, healthcare, and industrial sites
High footfall premises and industrial drainage systems often have larger-diameter pipes and more complex layouts. Our high-capacity jetting equipment handles the scale, and we're experienced with the access and safety requirements on these sites.
On-site drain inspection and cause diagnosis
High-pressure water jetting to clear blockages
Suitable for grease, fat, food debris, scale, and root ingress.
Grease trap service where applicable
Combined with drain cleaning on request for food service premises.
Written report with maintenance recommendations
We document what we found, what we did, and what the site needs going forward.
Planned maintenance contract option
Ongoing scheduled cleaning to prevent blockages and meet compliance requirements.
Coverage
We cover Meath, Wicklow, Kildare and Dublin. Fast response times across every area listed here.
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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.
Yes, absolutely. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year, so we can schedule commercial drain cleaning for evenings, overnight, or weekends. Most of our commercial clients prefer this so their staff and customers aren't affected. Just let us know your trading hours when you get in touch and we'll plan around them.
Busy kitchens typically need drain cleaning every one to three months, depending on the volume of cooking and the type of food produced. High-fat cooking creates faster build-up. We'll assess your site and recommend a maintenance frequency that keeps you compliant and blockage-free without over-servicing.
Yes. We offer planned maintenance contracts for commercial clients, covering scheduled jetting, grease trap cleaning, and inspection visits. A contract removes the guesswork and the risk of an unexpected blockage during a busy period. Get in touch and we'll put together a schedule that fits your site.
We work on restaurants, cafés, hotels, B&Bs, offices, retail units, shopping centres, schools, healthcare facilities, and industrial sites. If your business has a drainage system, we can service it. Our high-capacity jetting equipment handles both standard commercial pipework and larger-diameter industrial drains.
Commercial drain systems are typically larger, handle higher volumes of waste, and are subject to environmental and health and safety regulations. Grease and fat from food preparation create faster build-up than household waste. Commercial cleaning usually requires higher-capacity equipment and a site-specific maintenance plan rather than a one-off visit.
Yes. We provide a written report after every commercial job, detailing what was found, what work was carried out, and any maintenance recommendations. This is particularly useful for businesses that need to demonstrate compliance with health and safety or environmental regulations.
Yes. Dylex Drain Cleaning and Plumbing is fully insured with public liability cover, and our engineers hold permits for high-pressure jetting. We're also ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, which matters for businesses with quality management or environmental compliance requirements.
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