Last Updated on August 4, 2024 by Asfa Rasheed
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Are Blocked Drains An Emergency?
There are several plumbing emergencies that can happen at home, and you need them fixed quickly. When you have a blocked pipe, you need to have the right plumber for the job. The first thing you need to figure out is if the blockage is an emergency or not. Overall, though, when you have a blocked pipe, you need a plumber for the repair. Here are some things you need to know about blocked drains and why you need a plumber.
Blocked drains in and around the home can range from being a fairly minor annoyance to a full-blown emergency. The difference is mainly dictated by the urgency of your need to get rid of the water that’s collected in it.
- If you have a blocked sink or bath, then this definitely falls under nuisance territory. It’s an inconvenience but not really an emergency (unless you were expecting guests for dinner).
- If you have a blocked sewer drain, then this is probably something more like an emergency. Getting it fixed quickly will keep things from getting worse and potentially save your property from some serious damage.
- Blocked stormwater drains are almost always emergencies, as they are often connected to roads and other public areas that need to stay clear for safety reasons.
Contact A Plumbing Service to Unclog Your Drains
- You will need to act quickly if your drains are blocked as you want to avoid flooding and other damage.
- A good plumber can unclog your drains in no time at all.
- Plumbers are there for you any time of the day or night. They can come out on short notice and will do their best, even in an emergency, to get there as fast as possible.
- Plumbers are qualified professionals who can get the job done efficiently and quickly. They know how to work with all different kinds of plumbing fixtures and piping, so they won’t waste time figuring out what type of pipe you have or what tools they’ll need to get the job done right.
What Is A Blocked Pipe?
You might encounter a blocked pipe if water is taking a long time to drain down your sink. A partial blockage often occurs over time as you use your sink or in older pipes that may have degraded over time.
What Causes A Blocked Drain?
Blocked drains are caused by a build-up of waste in the drain pipe.
Some of the common causes include:
- food and grease (e.g. vegetable peelings, fat)
- hair
- soap (this can form a soap cake which blocks the pipe)
- toilet paper (it is biodegradable, but it takes a long time to break down)
- tree roots (tree roots will grow under your house and seek out seepage from any damaged pipes – if you have trees in your yard, you may want to consider installing root barriers or other preventative measures)
- foreign objects (toys, sanitary products etc.)
When To Contact A Plumber
When you have blocked pipes, the best thing you can do is get in touch with a plumber. You can do it alone if you have the know-how, but you are better off calling a professional to deal with it.
read more: Why should you clear Your Blocked Drains Before Winter?
