WHY IS MY DRAIN BLOCKED?

Blockages can be caused by many factors dependant on the pipe or fixture. Usually this occurs when there is a restriction of correct water flow in wastewater pipes.

Restrictions may be caused by some of the usual suspects…

• TREE ROOTS

The growth and healthy maintenance of roots are naturally attached by moisture. What better place than underground pipes. Tree roots stealth their way into a drain, expanding a maturity that ultimately contributes to an ecosystem of blockage.

• GREASE & OIL BUILDUPS

It is very easy for food and wasted grease to enter the drainage system, just think about how often you clean food of plates into a sink. While it may seem innocent, overtime this combination can generate a wall of greasy blockading.

• HAIR BUILDUP

This is where hair strands are mixed with chemicals from soaps and other hair cleaning products that then binds together into a strong web that stops water from sifting through.

OBJECT FLUSHING

We all know what is meant to be flushed down a toilet, however that doesn’t mean that people don’t get ideas on flushing things that shouldn’t be flushed. No matter how big or small on object is anything that shouldn’t be flushed going through a toilet system can ultimately clog the drain.

EXTERIOR DEBRIS

Nature isn’t going to consider the stormwater drain on your property so you may as well. Heavy rainfall, leaves, sand, dirt and debris can form an intense flooding or blockage around your entire property.

OLD PIPES

A bit like a car, pipes also need a bit of TLC. Neglecting maintenance can result in unnoticed racks and leaks, prone status to misalignment can also develop into a pipe collapse.

Blocked drains can be an insanely frustrating issue to deal with, costly, disruptive, messy and a general nuisance. Pay attention to some of these reasons and you can save yourself a world of frustration. If you want to avoid a blocked drain book in a free onsite assessment with our team to check out any potential issues that your drains could have.