How do you know when to call a plumber? Blocked drains can be caused by food build-up or collapsed pipes, and you don’t want to waste your time or money on a minor issue.
Your Drains Stinks
One of the first signs of a badly-blocked drainage system is a rotten smell. If your kitchen or bathroom sink, shower or bathtub drains are starting to smell, it’s a sign that the blockage runs deeper than you could possibly imagine. Caustic soda, or DIY treatments, aren’t likely to solve the problem.
Your Shower is Taking Longer to Drain
A shallow tray in a shower is designed to protect the floor from wetness and soapsuds while you shower. You can prevent clogging your shower drain by sending hair and other products down the drain rather than rinsing them out.
There’s a Sink Hole in Your Garden
You need to call a drainage company if in your garden you notice a patch of the ground is starting to dip, feel wet, or notice that a patch of the grass suddenly feels wetter than usual. If the ground looks like it has sunk, this may be because there is a collapsed drain pipe.
Your Outside Drains are Overflowing
One of the most common reasons people call out a drainage expert is because they need someone to take a look at their outside drains. Your outside drainage system connects your property to the public sewer. If you notice the drains in your garden are overflowing, there could be a problem with your external pipework.
The best way to unclog a drain is with caustic soda. It’s safe and effective, but if it doesn’t work, you need to call a drainage service.