The Reasons Behind Having Blocked Drains Outside

 A foul smell outside the home or when the sink is taking a long time to drain means that this is the sign of blocked drains. But there is nothing to worry about, out of ten cases nine cases get easily solved by unblocking it on ourselves. We have all been experienced some of the other warning signs of such cases in our kitchens and bathrooms. At a certain limit, we can ignore it, but after the limit gets crossed then it is best to take preventive measures.

Blocked Drains

Calling the Plumber:

There are always chances of different blockages taking place at our homes. It completely depends upon how we actually use them. So the first question that needs to be answered individually is whether or not the blocked drains are our responsibility. Then this answer is yes, if it lies within your house boundary then it is our responsibility to repair and maintain it.

On the other hand, if it is on the external part of the house then belonging to a neighbourhood it must be a group effort to keep it clean. The municipality also gets involved in the second case. They are the ones who look after the supply of water and issues related to it.

It is very important to keep our surroundings clean and healthy and also try avoiding any mistakes which can lead to major issues. It is seen that the most common reasons for having blocked drains are outside debris like leaves, mud, litter, wastes, garbage, and soil. That could also be problematic. For instance, the residents or homeowners tend to pour oils, tea, coffee, and other liquids into the sink and sanitary items or wipes in the water closets (W.C) leaving a whole lot of hair in the shower area. Such things end up really very badly.

Tools required:

Individually, we should take preventive measures like the covers for drains or time-to-time cleaning of the pipes which could reduce the chances of blocked drains. Keeping in contact with the local water suppliers is also essential so that they can support at the time of blockages.

Some of the items that may be required at the time of unblocking are as follows:

• Glass goggles for eye protection.
  
  
• Rubber gloves for lifting and working purposes.
  
  
• Tools like the screwdrivers and ropes.
  
  
• For storing the debris and waste items bin bags and buckets.
  
  
• Face mast and protective clothing.
  
  
• Drain rods if the drain is too deep.
  
  
• For cleaning the drain after the waste is removed, the pressure hose is required

DIY tricks to get rid of Blocked Drains:

There is no saying when one will face issues related to the drainage system. But the point that we can see the water level rising abnormally means the drain is jammed. If there are blocked drains inside the residents then the work becomes a little simple and you can save yourself from getting to the worst situations. Some of the solutions of unblocking a drainage pipe on our own are mentioned below-

1. Pouring hot water at boiling temperature through the drain.
   
   
2. Then add a cup of sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda).
   
   
3. After that add an aqueous solution like vinegar to see fizz and froth rising above.
   
   
4. Leave it for some time to see the magic. Finally, the water stops getting logged and the water flows fluently.

When it issue is out of control for common residents then a professional is called for fixing it. The charges vary according to the blocked drains. It costs around $80 to $120 to fix a simple kitchen or bathroom drain. The range increases when it comes to replacing the entire system and installing a new one. That ranges from $5,000 to $20,000. So for any requirement contact the specialized agency for an appointment.