Many homeowners and residents ignore the early signs and symptoms of a blocked drain and wait until their toilet won’t flush or the sink is overflowing and call an emergency plumber. Like many plumbing problems, if you address the early signs before they get worse you can save money and yourself a big headache. Our licensed plumbers have identified three things you should monitor in your home.

Slow Drains

A slow draining sink is one of the first signs you have a blocked drain. Often occurring in a kitchen from food scraps , they often end up down the drain and clogging the pipes. If not attended to in a quick manner the sink blockage will get worse and you will need an licensed plumber to inspect. Residential blocked drains are a very common issue for homeowners to ignore and will get pushed back. However don’t forget this can cause a further blockage and get worse.

Toilet Water Rising

Blocked drains can affect your toilet and potentially lead to blocking downstream if not located in time. A continued build up of hair, paper, wipes or anything that is flushed down the toilet can lead to the toilet unable to flush to cause water levels to rise. If you notice the water in the bowl rising or the flush not draining enough it is recommended to get in touch with a plumber for inspection and investigation.

Noisy Pipes

If you can hear unusual sounds from the pipes or a gurgling noise there is a good chance you have a blocked drain. If you can hear or smell your plumbing, something is wrong. Contact a plumber to look deeper into the issue before a bigger issue appears. To find out if you are responsible for the blocked drain wastewater or stormwater problems call Sydney Water, your local Sydney City Council or speak with a licensed plumber.

If you notice signs of a blockage occuring, keep an eye on this and if it gets worst call a plumber. Blockages don’t occur overnight and the slow build up can lead to emergency plumbers so always be vigilant and maintain your plumbing in the home. Contact our expert plumbers to book a free drain inspection or make an online booking.