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Since our building work 3 years ago we've had to call out plumbers at least five times to clear the pipework running from the sink to the drain (level run on the ground floor). Over time the pipes, which are 1.5 inches wide, repeatedly clog up and water ends up backing up into the sink and dishwasher etc. Yesterday's plumber put wires through the pipes to clear it and although it was a lot better by the time he left, it wasn't perfect. Previous plumbers have used suction vaccum type things, which this one said don't do much - not sure if that's true or not). He said that part of the reason that he couldn't sort the drainage out completely is because the pipes - which aren't accessible or visible as they're behind a wall - are so coated in 'fat fur' that over time it will become increasingly difficult to clear them completely. He said his preference would have been to replace the pipes but they are not accessible. His recommendation was to install a waste disposal unit as its powerful pump would ensure that the waste is flushed out with force along the pipes. He said this will definitely prevent any future problems and may even help to clear the exisiting problem. I'd be very grateful indeed for your professional thoughts on this before I go spending another few hundred pounds on a potential cure.... many thanks.