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Blocked drains can create a variety of horrible problems, some of which may go unseen, which is why it's important to resolve any blocked drains as they occur, and prevent them as much as possible.
Here's a list of some of the ramifications we've seen, as a result of blocked drains:
Unsanitary surroundings
Structural problems
Internal and external overflows
Destroyed carpet and timber flooring
Trashed furniture (especially couches, etc.)
Drains that can't be repaired (dig ups)
Water damaged appliances
Here's some ways to tell that your drains may be blocked:
A bubbling or blocked toilet
Waste-water appearing in sinks, tubs, or showers.
Your floor wastes are filling up and perhaps spilling over
Your bathroom fixtures are draining slowly. or not at all
You're experiencing bad smells, where there shouldn't be bad smells.
Your drains are making strange noises
You notice dried toilet paper near your overflow gully's
If you suspect you may have a blocked drain, try the following:
Remove visible debris from the surface
Plunge the drain
Try drain cleaners - look out for harsh chemicals and environmental/health hazards before purchasing
Pour a bucket of boiling water down the drain - beware of burns and backsplash
Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup of vinegar and pour down the drain, covering the opening if possible. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Use hot water to flush away the dissolved material.
Use a drain snake. Call us on 07 3034 1870 to clear a blockage using drain snakes, or if you have trouble with clearing a drain yourself
Call us now on 07 3034 1870 to resolve your drain blockages, or to take preventative action