Common Causes Of Blocked Drains

Perhaps the most common cause of a blocked drain is great, fat and oil. Grease, fat and oil can easily get stuck in pipes, causing blocked drains Consett. Especially true when grease, fat and oil are poured down a drain, or even flushed down a toilet. The best way to avoid this is not flush them or pour them down a drain. It is recommended to wipe up all of the great, fat and oil with paper towels, and then discard it, throwing it into a bin. You could even put any oil and grease into a plastic container, and then dispose of it with your regular waste.

However, a cause of blocked drains Consett that is completely outside of our control is tree roots. Tree roots can enter your pipes with ease and cause a major blockage in the drainage system. The majority of the time, the only way to resolve blocked drains Consett that are caused by tree roots is via the use of a professional company such as us. We can use special tools and techniques to remove the tree roots that are causing blocked drains Consett, and then get to work on restoring the drainage system back to how it should be. If you suspect a tree root is causing your blocked drains Consett, do not hesitate to contact us as soon as you can, as if the issue isn’t resolved, it can cause bigger problems later on down the line.

We may often think of them as being harmless, but food scraps and food waste are one of the biggest causes of blocked drains Consett. It is important to be careful when disposing of food waste down the sink, ideally, we should only be flushing down water. This is because bits of food scraps and waste can easily stick to the sides of pipes, and in turn, leading to a blockage, this is especially true if you are regularly disposing of food waste down the sink, as over time, the amount of food waste sticking to the sides of the pipes will build up over a period of time.

It is not unheard-of  for dirt and mud to enter your drainage system, especially during the wetter months of the year. Over time, this can dirt and muck can build up, leading to blocked drains Consett. To avoid this, it is crucial that your outdoor drains and covered properly, being covered properly, stops the dirt and muck from entering the drainage system. It is also advisable to inspect your and clean your outdoor drains on a regular basis, ensuring you get rid of any dirt and muck that has built up.

Furthermore, fallen leaves can be a leading cause of blocked drains Consett. When the leaves began to build up over your gutter, they can be washed down into the drainage system, eventually forming a blockage in the system. The best way to prevent this from occurring is to give your gutters a clean out, ensuring you remove leaves and any debris that has built up.

Problems A Blocked Drain Can Cause

A problem significantly worse, is that of a bad smell. With slow drainage, or even worse a blocked drain, the bits of waste are not being washed down into the sewage system, instead, they are slowly rotting in the drains, and since the smell has nowhere to escape to, it ends coming back up your pipework and making its way into your home.

If your blocked drain is caused by a drain that has collapsed, it is possible that the wastewater is leaking onto the soil surrounding it, and maybe even into the foundations of your home. Over time, this could lead to damage and a compromise of the structural integrity of your home. If damage gets this far, it is more than likely than the repairs that are required, will be very costly.

A blocked drain can provide a breeding ground for mould and mildew. As well as this, leaking water can cause the floorboards and walls to become damp. Stagnant wastewater can become a breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria, and microbes in the air could be harmful to those with asthma or allergies.

Unblocking Your Drain

Here at Rapid Response, we specialise in blocked drains Consett and across the Northeast. Whether you have a blockage in your home or your business, we are always here to help you.

To find out more about our drain unblocking services, visit our drain unblocking page here, or to find out more about the services that we provide, visit our services page here.

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