Blocked drains can be very common and quite unpleasant. Luckily they are pretty simple to prevent and clear.
First of all, it’s important to realise that the longer you leave a blocked drain the worse it will get, it won’t unblock itself.
Blocked drains are often caused by people through careless mistakes, by flushing things down the toilet that should be put in the bin like baby wipes, or pushing food down the sink plughole; these are all things that contribute to blocked drains.
However, people are not always to blame, there are often cases where a rat is stuck in a pipe or a drain is damaged by tree roots and unfortunately these things cannot be prevented.
How do I know if I have a blocked pipe?
The only way to properly diagnose a damaged pipe or drain is a CCTV survey. The issue is detected by lowering the camera into the piping system where it can take a good look in areas not visible from above ground. The images captured by the cameras are then delivered to the engineer on a smart phone or TV screen.
This is particularly useful to homeowners who suspect a blockage, or property buyers who want to be certain that the drainage system is in good working order before they make a purchase.
If you would like a CCTV Survey or require a drainage company to come and deal with a blockage then call us today.
