5 Signs of Blocked Toilets Services

A clogged toilet is a serious emergency that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible to prevent overflowing and avoid sewer backups that are expensive to fix. Watch out for these 5 common signs of a blocked toilet and don’t delay calling your local Licensed Plumbing professional to resolve the issue.

Slow Drains

A noticeable slowing of water flow from any of your toilets is a sure sign there is a problem. This is usually caused by a large build up of hair that has been blocking your drains for some time and may require professional equipment to remove.

Gurgling Noises

When the drains are blocked there is an imbalance of the liquid to air ratio causing sewer gasses to escape through water seals and vent pipes in your home. This is a health risk and should not be ignored, if you hear strange gurgling sounds around your bathroom or kitchen this is a clear sign that the toilet drain is blocked and you need to call your local Licensed Plumbing professional straight away.

Foul Odours

The most obvious sign of a blocked toilet is foul odours coming from your drains. This is caused by the overflow of sewer waste through your toilets and into your drainage system causing a toxic and smelly mess that you will want to get fixed asap!

If your sewer drain grate is popped open and the sewage is flowing into your yard or out of your property through the overflow relief gully outside your home this is also an indication that your toilet is blocked. The sewage is designed to exit through this overflow relief gully in the event of your home sewer getting blocked preventing it from backing up into your house and contaminating your home.

Liquid Additive Clog-busters may be effective in dissolving clogs in sink drains however these products are not suited for use in your toilet as they can create heat which can damage or crack your toilet bowl. Additionally the design of many toilets prevents the additives from being able to reach the clog.

If you have tried a liquid clog-buster and your toilet is still blocked, then it may be necessary to open the pipe to remove the blockage which will cost significantly more. This involves removing the toilet, cutting and replacing any damaged pipework and may include a sewer clean up.