Blocked Drains

A blocked drain can happen anywhere in the pipes inside your home and those outside the home going to the sewer or septic system. There are ways you can tell when a blockage has occurred and where it might be located. If a single drain going to a toilet or a sink backs up, the clog will likely be in pipes leading directly away from the sink or toilet. However, if more than one drain backs up, or the drains backup when something happens like the washing machine discharging the water inside of it, the blockage is most likely in the main sewer line.

What type of things cause blockages?

There are many things that can cause blockages. Small children are known for flushing toys down the toilet, hair regularly clogs up shower and bath drains, and grease and oils typically block kitchen drains. On the pipes running from the home to the sewer line or septic system, tree roots often push through the steel or PVC walls and get inside the pipes. As toilet paper and other items flow from the house to the sewer, the items catch onto the roots and become stuck. Eventually, more and more objects get stuck on the roots and a blockage develops.