Help! My Drains Are Blocked
It is perhaps stating the obvious to say that drains like everything else need maintenance. Grease, grime, silt, hair, all sorts of things that children put down the sink, etc. can all cause problems with a drain. In the end, the pipe just cannot take any more any the result- flow of fluids is reduced and a blockage comes next
When a drain, or worse still, a sewer is physically damaged, problems naturally follow. Blockages are the usual result and this can be a major problem. The root cause (pardon the pun) can be something as simple as tree, shrub or other plant roots. Make sure when planting trees in particular that you plant them well away from the run of the drainage system. Don’t know where that is? Call in an expert
Drains and sewers in the past were made from iron and other metals that corrode. Obviously, over time they will corrode and the result is often that the drain collapses in on itself. A sign to watch out for is the slowing down and reduced efficiency of the drain. If this happens, you have a problem on the way and need to act quickly
Simple solutions are the best ones usually. To prevent blockages from happening in the first place, make sure that you allow nothing to be put down the drain that will block it. The usual culprits are fat from the frying pan, peas, hair, grease, etc. It isn’t called a grease trap for nothing, so avoiding the problem is the best option in the first place
Buying a set of drainage rods from a DIY store and then blasting away at the problem may be an answer. Hold on tiger! More damage can be caused to the drains if you aren’t very careful. Clearly prevention in the first place is a good thing but not all drainage problems are preventable. Tricky things, drains, hiding underneath the ground as they do
To block a drain using high pressure water jets (sometimes called jetting) can be a solution to a tricky problem. Be careful though when you bring out the pressure washer. You could end up doing some serious harm to either yourself or the drains- leave it to the professionals, it’s cheaper and safer in the long run
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