Wednesday 28 May 2014

Ways to unclog an outdoor drain

Is there standing water around the outdoor drain at the back of your south London house? Well, clogging of outdoor drains is a literal nightmare for homeowners and the clogged outdoor drains do not only result in standing water but also cause unpleasant backup and flooding inside the house during the monsoons. So, you will have to find a plumber who offers blocked drain London service to unclog the outdoor drain. If you are not very keen on seeking professional help, you can try and unclog the drain yourself.
To unclog the drain you can insert a plumbing snake inside the outdoor drain. Snakes are very user friendly and flexible and once you have inserted a snake inside a drain you will have to just tug in the place where there is a blockage. If there is standing water around the drain, remove as much water as possible before you insert the snake. To unclog the outdoor drain completely, you might need a plunger.
Pouring boiling water inside the drain will help to unclog it. Grease from cars can cause clogging of the outdoor drains and the boiling water will help to clear out the grease.
A garden hose is very effective in unclogging a clogged outdoor drain. Putting the garden hose inside the pipe and flushing will help you to unclog the drain. However, using a garden hose to clear a clogged drain can be pretty messy.
However, if you are looking for a plumber south London to unclog the drain, you can bank on 3Flow Plumbing & Heating.

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