Blocked drains can be incredibly irritating but a blocked sewer is much worse. Your sewer line is responsible for safely transporting your home’s waste and wastewater away from your property to keep your home residents safe and healthy.
When your sewer becomes clogged, all of the waste leaving your home gets backed-up and caught in your pipe. These blockages could result in cracked or burst pipes, sewage backflow, and other plumbing emergencies if left untreated, which makes being able to identify a sewer problem very important. Here at Complete Drainage UK, we care about the health and safety of your home, so we are here to break it down for you. If you experience any of the below problems, you need to call a Drainage Expert or local plumber right away.
Blocked or Slow Sinks, Bathtubs, or Showers – Water Draining Away
Typically, a single blocked drain is nothing to worry about, but multiple clogged drains indicate a more serious issue is occurring. If your sink and shower drains are slow or completely backed up, you most likely have a sewer blockage.
Strange Sounds & Bad Odours
Can you hear gurgling or bubbling sounds coming from your sink or shower plug drains after you flush the toilet? Do your drains emit a foul sewage smell? These are common signs of a sewer issue and need to be addressed right away.
Blocked Toilets
The occasional toilet blockage is totally normal, but if you are constantly reaching for the plunger, something is seriously wrong. The issue is especially bad if your toilet overflows often and floods your bathroom, toilet or worse your home.
Water Backs Up When Using Plumbing Fixtures
When your sewer line is bloocked, wastewater might be prevented from flushing through by the clog when it is trying to leave. This can often result in the wastewater coming back up through different drains in your home when you use your plumbing fixtures.
Call your local drain unblockers or a plumber if:
- Water backs up into your sink, shower, or bathtub when you flush the toilet
- Water backs up into your sink, shower, or bathtub when you run your washing machine
- Water rises in your toilet when you use your sink or shower
- Your toilet makes gurgling sounds when you turn on the sink
What to Do Next – Sewer Issue – Toilet Blockage
Unfortunately, DIY unblocking tricks won’t work on a serious sewer blockage. These blockages can take place deep within your pipeline, making them very difficult to treat. If you suspect your sewer pipe is blocked, turn to Complete Drainage UK. Our skilled drain experts and plumbing professionals are here to provide reliable drain cleaning and sewer repair services guaranteed to get your system back up and running perfectly in no time.
Need a blockage taken care of ASAP? For when you’ve tried everything or don’t have time to wait, Call Complete Drainage UK.
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