Floor Trap Blockage Removal
Clearing blocked floor traps quickly so water drains freely and bad smells go away.
What Is Floor Trap Blockage Removal?
Floor trap blockage happens when hair, soap scum, dirt or debris builds up in the floor trap and stops water from draining away. HaziPlumbing clears blocked floor traps in bathrooms, kitchens and balconies in homes and buildings across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, finding where the blockage sits first so the water drains properly and the smell does not come straight back.
A blocked floor trap usually shows up as water pooling on the floor after a shower, water draining very slowly, a bad smell from the drain, or gurgling sounds. Our plumbers remove the cover, clear the trap and the pipe behind it with suitable tools, and clean up after the job so your floor is dry and ready to use.
Include & Exclude Services
- Removing the floor trap cover and checking the trap
- Clearing the blockage from the trap and the drain pipe behind it
- Cleaning the trap and the cover
- Running water to confirm the floor trap drains freely
- Advice on preventing the floor trap from blocking again
- Floor trap replacement or tile repair work
- Bathroom waterproofing (available as a separate service)
- Sewerage line blockage and repair (available as a separate service)
Notes :
Not every floor trap problem is a blockage. A bad smell can also come from a dry trap or a damaged trap. We check what is causing it and explain your options before doing any extra work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Floor traps usually block from hair, soap scum and dirt in bathrooms, grease and food waste in kitchens, and sand, leaves and debris on balconies. After renovation work, cement and tile residue can also block the trap. Over time this builds up until water drains slowly or stops.
The most common reason is a blocked floor trap that cannot drain water as fast as it comes in. Hair and soap scum are the usual cause. If the water pools even after cleaning the cover, the blockage may be deeper in the pipe.
A smell usually comes from hair, soap scum or waste trapped in the floor trap. It can also happen when the trap has dried out, because a floor trap relies on a small amount of standing water to block smells from the drain pipe. Cleaning the trap and pouring water into it often fixes this.
Often you can lift the cover and remove hair and debris by hand, then flush the trap with water. Avoid harsh chemical drain cleaners, as they can damage pipes and are unsafe to mix. If water still drains slowly or the smell stays, it is better to call a plumber.
A floor trap is a drain in the floor of a bathroom, kitchen or balcony that carries water away and holds a small amount of water to stop smells and insects from coming up the drain pipe. That is why it is important to keep it clean and not let it dry out.
A simple blockage is often cleared within an hour once the plumber is on site. A deeper blockage in the drain pipe can take longer, and we explain what to expect after checking.
Usually not, as most floor trap blockages can be cleared by removing the cover and working through the trap. Tiles only need to be opened if the trap itself is damaged or cannot be reached, and we explain this before doing it.
Cockroaches and drain flies can come up through floor traps that are dirty or dried out, because both are attracted to the build up inside. Cleaning the trap and keeping a little water in it usually reduces the problem.
The cost depends on where the blockage is, how severe it is and how easy the trap is to reach. We confirm the plan and price with you before starting any work, and a photo or short description on WhatsApp helps us give a more accurate quote.
Use a hair catcher over the floor trap, clean the cover and remove hair regularly, and pour some water into floor traps you rarely use so they do not dry out. If the trap starts draining slowly, getting it cleared early is easier than waiting for a full blockage.