Finding out that you’ve got a blocked drain can be incredibly annoying, as it stops you from being able to use the toilet, shower, or sink. It can sometimes take a while for blockages in the drains to build up and become fully blocked, but it is very easy to notice blockages when they occur. By understanding the signs and causes of a blocked drain, you will be able to act on it quickly before the situation gets worse without realising it.

The signs of a blocked drain:

–   Water in the sink, toilet, shower, or bath is draining slowly or not draining at all. This means that the water draining will have to filter around or through the blockage which will cause it to drain much slower than normal.

–   Bad odours are an obvious sign for there being a blockage, as whatever has been blocked won’t be able to drain properly, which means that they will begin to rot inside the drain, hence the bad odour.

–   Leaking around the house could mean that wastewater has problems leaving your house and getting to the sewage system.

As well as learning what the signs are of a blocked drain, it’s also important to know what can cause a blocked drain.

Causes of a blocked drain:

–   Fats, grease, and food are some of the most common causes for a blocked drain because they can get very sticky which makes it harder for them to drain away, so instead, they often stick to the sides and walls of the pipes. After a while, they will begin to clog up the pipes not allowing water or other liquids to pass through.  

–   Even though toilet paper is designed to be flushed down the toilet, using a very large amount can cause the drain to block up.

–   It may sound a bit obvious, but items or things that aren’t designed to go through drains can often cause blockages. Things such as baby wipes and hair can over time start to build up inside the pipes and stop water from passing through.

If you are having problems with a blocked drain, no matter how big or small. From small blockages at home to commercial and sewer blockages, we are more than happy to help, all across the South East. Our abundance of experience will get your drains back to normal and working smoothly in no time!