Drainage
Having a well-maintained drainage system minimises unnecessary expense on call-outs due to blocked drains or a flooded drainage network.
Our drainage services include:
- Emergency call outs
- Drainage blockages
- Jet washing
- Major pipe blockages
- Drainage de-scaling
- CCTV surveys
The BLUEBELL DRAINAGE team is here to help, CALL US TODAY, and we can have one of our highly-skilled, well-equipped engineers out to you on the same day to clean away those common causes of blockages.
What can cause a drain to block? From your cooking grease and fats, to flushed sanitary products, wipes, or even garden debris of leaves and twigs, if any of these find their way into your drainage system then they can cause a build-up in your drainage network.
FAQs
How do I know if I have a drain blockage?
Blockages will prevent waste and other matters from leaving your property and can cause severe issues and flooding.
You may have a blockage if:
- The toilet will not flush correctly
- Sink and bathwater drains slowly or not at all
- Your drains produce an unpleasant smell
When waste cannot be drained correctly, it can cause flooding around the home. Always be sure to flush away faecal matters and toilet paper, but don’t flush:
- Fat, oil or food
- Wet wipes, cotton buds and sanitary items
What causes drainage blockage?
A drain can become blocked due to what is being flushed or washed away, such as: sanitary products, paper towels or other hard to flush materials, even hair can be a culprit of a blocked drain.
How do you clear a blocked drain?
You can clear a blocked drain by pouring hot water down the it, followed by drain unblocking solution. If this doesn’t work then one of our experienced professionals with the right equipment can be of help.
Can a drain unclog itself?
In some cases, drains can unblock themselves depending on the nature of the blockage.