Slow bathtub drain — Leiden, Zuid-Holland
A bathtub that drains sluggishly — leaving inches of standing water after a shower — is almost always caused by a hair-and-soap clog in the drain assembly or P-trap. Over months, hair wraps around the stopper mechanism and binds with soap scum into a dense plug. A simple drain snake or zip-strip tool clears most tub clogs in minutes. If the slow drain persists after clearing the trap, the blockage may be deeper in the branch line or main drain, requiring professional hydro-jetting. A licensed plumber can also inspect for pipe scale buildup or improper venting that causes slow drainage.
Waarom dit veel voorkomt in Leiden
Loodgieters in Leiden hebben veel te maken met kalkaanslag door hard water, verouderde leidingen in de oudere woningvoorraad en — op de natte Nederlandse bodem — afwatering, kelderdrainage en pompen. Nederland werkt met erkende installateurs (InstallQ) voor gas- en waterwerk.
Who to call
For this problem in Leiden, call a: Loodgieter
Vind een Loodgieter in LeidenSymptoms to look for
- Water pools around feet during a shower and drains slowly
- Gurgling sound from the drain after the tub empties
- Visible hair or debris around the drain stopper
- Unpleasant odor rising from the bathtub drain
Spoeddienst in Leiden
Spoeddiensten in Leiden reageren binnen 25–55 minuten. Spoedtarieven rond €70–€170 voorrijden plus €65–€130/uur incl. btw.