Signs of a blocked drain
- Water draining slowly from sinks, showers or baths.
- Toilets that rise when flushed or gurgle afterwards.
- Bad smells from drains or the yard.
- Water overflowing from the gully trap outside.
- Damp or sunken patches in the lawn above a sewer line.
Common causes in Mackay
Tree roots are one of the most common causes of blocked sewer and stormwater lines in Mackay, because they grow quickly in the warm, wet climate and find their way into older pipes. Inside the house, fat, food scraps, wipes and hair are the usual culprits.
How plumbers clear drains
Depending on the blockage, a plumber may use a drain machine, a high pressure water jetter, or a camera to look inside the pipe and find the cause. If a pipe is cracked or broken, they can explain the repair options.
What not to do
- Do not keep flushing a toilet that is rising.
- Avoid pouring strong chemical cleaners into a fully blocked drain. They can damage pipes and make the plumber's job harder.
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