There\u2019s no doubt about it \u2013 a blocked outside drain<\/a> can be a huge headache. When customers call us panicked with one of the most common statements: \u201cmy outside drain is blocked<\/em>\u201d, we understand how frustrating their concern can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve ever had a blocked outside drain, you\u2019re probably familiar with that foul-smelling odour and potentially foul water or fluid rising and flooding an external area. Even if you\u2019re somewhat aware of how your home\u2019s drainage operates, the process of how to clean outside drains is generally more of a challenge than internal drains. Outside drains can be difficult to access and more complex than indoor systems in your kitchen or bathroom. Additionally, as most internal plumbing connects to your outdoor drains, it could be any number of reasons that have contributed to a blockage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we are going to give you some tips and advice on how to unblock a drain outside, why drains get blocked and the signs and symptoms of a blocked drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When trying to fix a blocked drain, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of a blocked outdoor drain, as well as what causes a blockage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some simple ways to tell if your drain is blocked is by looking out for the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself with an outside blocked drain, chances are you will probably have googled \u2018How to unblock a drain outside\u2019. This can generate a whole number of search results, each with their own methods and (frankly, unreliable) remedies for unblocking your drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With these online guides, throw caution to the wind. While googling prevention tips can be extremely helpful, we have seen far too many households attempt to unblock drains on their own, only to have made their situation worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A quick search cannot replace the skills of a trained plumber. Plumbers inspect and fix blocked drains every day. Each drain is slightly different and will require its own unique methods to unblock it. It is also important to note that you want to use the least invasive method possible, reduce the number of chemicals used and ensure a healthy and functioning drain in the long run. So, while we can\u2019t give you a step-by-step on how to clear out your outdoor drain, we can provide some simple tips that will contribute to a clean, healthy drainage system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In many outdoor blocked drains, the causes are a simple build of leaves, debris, and silt. This is quite common around grates and guttering. Often this build-up is easily visible and simple to remove. By regularly clearing out leaves and debris, you can also prevent any outdoor drainage problems from reoccurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Too many residents look for a quick fix, and not the long-term solution for blocked drains. If you\u2019re one of the many thinking, \u201cMy outside drain is blocked; better grab the draino!<\/em>\u201d, it\u2019s time to put the big bottle of toxic chemicals down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While some drain cleaners are fine and can provide relief for a simple blocked drain, too many people often either use harsh chemicals, use them incorrectly, or use too much, without remedying their blockage. When putting these harsh chemicals into your plumbing, you risk seriously damaging your plumbing infrastructure. What\u2019s more, not addressing the cause of your drain headache will only mean it will reoccur in a couple of weeks' time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expert Plumbers such as those at CDL work on blocked outdoor drains every day. If you call us and say, \u201cMy outside drain is blocked!<\/em>\u201d, we will get to you right away to remediate your blocked drain. While it may be tempting to choose DIY methods to cut down on costs. However, if you take on the burden of a DIY method, you\u2019re only going to put a strain on your plumbing fixtures down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At CDL, we pride ourselves on delivering value to our customers and only charge what is fair. Additionally, although home remedies can work short term, we have seen far too many clients who only made matters worse and needed extensive plumbing services to fix their problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you call a CDL plumber for your blocked drain services, you\u2019re guaranteed an expert who will diagnose the blockage, provide a solution and ensure there are prevention methods in place to avoid the blockage from reoccurring. We can unblock most drains<\/a> quickly and easily which means affordably with a CCTV inspection<\/a> and jet water blasting<\/a> among other techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to reducing issues from blocked drains<\/a>, prevention is key. It is better to take steps to keep your drains clear and healthy rather than waiting for something to go wrong and then looking for a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The easiest way to start doing this is by being conscious about what you put into your pipes. Not everything can simply be flushed down the toilet or pass through your drains. The causes of many blocked drains are poor or incorrect disposal of items<\/a>. These are items that easily build up or are not designed to pass-through plumbing and drainage systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are common items that you should avoid flushing or putting down the drain. When customers call us up saying \u201cMy outside drain is blocked<\/em>\u201d, <\/em>often, it is because they have flushed a number of items without any consideration as <\/em>to where they will end up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside drain blocked? Should you require the expert services of CDL Plumbing for assistance with a blocked outdoor drain or other plumbing matters, please do not hesitate to call us on 0477 76 2937 or submit an enquiry<\/a> through our contact page. Newcastle<\/a> and Lake Macquarie's<\/a> leading plumbing team, we\u2019ve got your drains covered by CDL Plumbing and Drainage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is your outside drain blocked and you're not sure what to do? You\u2019re not alone. Blocked drains are extremely common. But fear not \u2013 we\u2019re here to help. As Newcastle\u2019s leading plumbing team, we\u2019re here to break down what to do when you\u2019re faced with the sudden realisation of \u201cMy outside drain is blocked! What […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/868"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=868"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/868\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1470,"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/868\/revisions\/1470"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How Do I Know If My Outside Drain Is Blocked?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Leaves and Debris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Chemical Drain Cleaners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Call An Expert Plumber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
So, Why Is My Outside Drain Blocked?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Main Causes of a Blocked Outdoor Drain:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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