The first thing you should do is immediately suspend introducing new water and waste materials into the drain. This means stop flushing your toilet, stop running water, and cease any activities that involve your outgoing waste water pipes until you have identified whether you have a blockage. It is then advisable to contact a drainage specialist to identify if the drain is public property or private. In the event of the former, your local authority have a legal obligation to correct the problem for you.
We provide a full emergency call out service in Altrincham and the surrounding areas. You can get urgent blocked drain assistance now by calling 07753 259 174 and we can be at most addresses in under 15 minutes. Blocked drains have a few tell-tale signs from when the blockage starts to it getting progressively worse, which will create increasingly troublesome to show stopping problems inside and around your property. From bad smells, odd noises, and slow draining to no draining at all. We have built up a robust experience gained over many years in dealing with blocked drains, allowing us to fix the problem quickly, efficiently, and with minimal to no digging.
If you are the homeowner, then it is up to you to make sure that the drains within your property boundary are looked after. If you have a tenancy agreement with your local authority or a Landlord then you should speak with them. It is important to note that drains serving just your property are your responsibility. If, however, the problem is occurring with the drains in the road, for example, these are the responsibility of your utility company.
With them being underground and out of sight drains are an easy aspect of all properties to ignore. In fact the first time you'll probably think of them is when there's a problem such as a blockage. This is clearly not ideal however. Issues can range from slow the drainage, to full blockages, or in the most severe cases, collapsed drains requiring extensive digging at your property. Whilst some drainage problems are minor inconveniences, most result in more serious situations causing embarrassment, large costs to fix and impact your daily routine whilst the issue is resolved.
The drains that service your property solely are your responsibility to maintain and repair. If you suspect there are issues with your drains, i.e. unpleasant smells, slow draining and or strange noises during draining then we can help in identifying and rectifying the issues. Sometimes it can be difficult to know who is responsible for your drains. But you need to be aware that the drains on your property are your responsibility. And if you don't care for them properly, your insurer can choose not to pay out on claims.
Regularly cleaning drains is like maintaining anything in your day to day, it is an effective preventative measure against blocked drains and the associated costs of fixing them. Typically, we would recommend having drain jetting done twice a year in Spring and Autumn due to falling leaves and high rain fall during these times. If you are currently having problems with slow clearing drains, then you should contact us at once so that we can identify the problem and provide the best solution. We are a Water Industry Approved Plumber (WIAPS) based in Manchester with over 15 years' experience in drain maintenance so if you're unsure if you're responsible, contact us and we'll be happy to advise.
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