Can blocked drains cause flooding?

Did you know blocked drains can cause flooding in your home?

A common reason behind home flooding is blocked drains. Flooding can be caused by excessive rains, home appliances, collapsed pipes or natural conditions. When sewer or stormwater drains are clogged, water flows slowly through them. Over time, a small obstruction can lead to full-blown blockage. A clogged drain can cause water leaks, slow water draining, collapsed drains and even burst pipes. Burst pipes can flood your home in a matter of minutes.

Blocked drains can lead to sewage overflowing and damaging everything in your home. Imagine your home flooded with waste. If you ignore a gurgling or noisy drain, it can overflow and the sewage water can damage your belongings and furniture. Restoring your home after a flood can be an intensive and expensive process - it will include damage assessment, dehumidification, drying, sanitising, and cleaning. Therefore, homeowners should have regular plumbing inspections , and fix water leaks and blocked drains as soon as they arise.

When you think about the cost of replacing your furniture and renovating your home, ignoring a blocked - smell or noisy drain can prove to be super expensive. Here are some tell-tale signs of blocked drains, make sure you look for these warning signs to prevent flooding:

• Smelly drains
• A gurgling noise coming from the pipes
• Slow-draining water from the shower or kitchen sink
• The water level in the toilet increases as you flush and then goes down
• Roof gutters overflow during rains

Causes of blocked drains

• Cooking oil poured into the sink
• Heavy rains and storms
• Hair
• Food waste can get trapped in the pipes and cause a blockage
• Foreign objects like toys, jewellery, wet wipes and feminine hygiene products
• Tree roots
• Pipes that have broken or collapsed due to old age

How to prevent blocked drains?

• Prevention is better than cure! If you have a gurgling or blocked drain, contact a licensed plumber immediately
• Throw your food waste and coffee grounds in the bin
• Collect the cooking oil or bacon grease and throw it in the bin
• Dont flush wet wipes, tampons or other sanitary products down the toilet
• Clean the bathroom sinks, shower grates and drains to remove hair build-up
• Clean leaves and garden debris to prevent them from flowing down the sewer or stormwater drains

Take Care of your Plumbing Systems

Regular maintenance is essential to prevent the drains from getting blocked. Here at Reline Solutions, we can assist you with all sorts of plumbing disasters.

If you notice any signs of a blocked drain or need a plumbing inspection, give us a call. Our plumbers are highly qualified and use the latest techniques like electric eels, CCTV drain cameras , water jetter, and pipe relining to remove the blockage and restore the pipes. Give us a call at 0403 355 550 or complete our online enquiry form .