What are the signs of blocked drains?

Drain blockages are not something to be taken lightly and should never be ignored, as this can lead to potentially costly and time consuming drainage problems in the future. There are a few key signs that can give you an indication that you may have a blocked or damaged drain:

• Gurgling noises when water is trying to go down the drain
• Bad smells coming from your drains
• Slow drainage in appliances like your sink, toilet or bath
• Rising water in your toilet
• Signs of damp
• Subsidence, cracks and structural damage
• Standing water in your drains

If only one fixture in your property is experiencing drainage issues, then it is possible that it is caused by a pipe that is connected to that specific appliance. If multiple fixtures are blocked, then this could mean that the problem comes from a blockage in your sewer drain and should be looked at as soon as possible.

All of these symptoms are a clear indication that it’s time to call our professional drainage engineers at Environ Drainage Services to get to the root of the problem and clean or fix anything that may be causing these drain blockages quickly and efficiently!

For an in-depth look at what each of these signs entail and what causes them, click here for our “7 signs your drains are blocked or damaged, and why!” post.

If you start to notice that water is draining away from your sink, toilet, or bath, much slower than usual this could definitely be an indication of blocked drains. Dirt, debris, and grease build-up can clog your drains to the point that your water takes far longer than normal to go down, or may not go down the drain at all. This can also cause the gurgling sound we mentioned above, so if the two are happening together, you should seek professional help to unblock your drains.

Blocked drains can be caused by a multitude of things, from seemingly harmless everyday items that get jammed in the drains, to more damaging issues that can cause problems to the foundation of your home. The main culprits are:

• Food waste, particularly fat and grease
• Hair buildup
• Nappies, “flushable” wipes and sanitary products
• Soil ingress from a cracked pipe, which can be caused by age or subsidence
• Loose pointing from a decayed inspection chamber, which is more common in Victorian buildings
• Hard water leading to limescale buildup

Any and all of these can cause the drain blockages that you are experiencing, and must be taken care of quickly to avoid any further problems. While these are usually the main underlying factors of a blocked drain, it is important to have our professional and knowledgeable drainage specialists come out to make sure that there are no signs of a more serious and costly problem.

• High Pressure water jetting
• CCTV drain survey
• Drain unblocking
• Emergency drain repairs
• Drain excavations

Call us NOW or request your call back to book you drain unblocking!