Blocked Drains or Sewers

A blocked drain or sewer is most noticeable when foul water or sewage is seeping out of waste gulleys or manhole covers. It may cause sinks or toilets to block within a property itself.

• Drains may block because they are in poor physical condition and normal contents are not being cleared.
• They may be in satisfactory condition but have been abused by flushing away disposable nappies or other items such as plastic bags that should never be placed into the sewerage system.
• Excessive disposal of cooking fats and oils, along with other domestic products and DIY materials such as plaster, can cause severe scaling and reduce the bore of the pipework. This will result in more frequent blockage.
• Tree roots entering a broken drain can also be a problem.