Drains

A clogged drain will manifest itself in the form of not allowing water to pass through, ergo creating a backup of water. You may notice water pooling or even flooding. This is problematic for clogged sinks, clogged toilets, clogged tubs and showers and any other blocked drains in your home. When BBL Plumbing & Drains arrives on the scene, our expert plumbers will determine where the clog is located and how best to unclog it. In some cases we will use video inspection equipment to locate the clogged drain, as it could be well down the line and not visible to the human eye or easily reached by standard DIY unclogging equipment (e.g. “the snake”). Rest assured, we’ll find that clog and get rid of your drain clogs.

This could very well be the case. Clogged drains at the perimeter of a house are not unheard of. The important thing is to get out ahead of the situation, not allowing the clogged drain to persist – otherwise, water pooling could expand and flooding could occur, putting your home’s foundation (and home interior!) at risk. This goes for all clogged drains, anywhere in the home, as it’s best to take care of the drain clog ASAP to prevent bigger issues down the line. Count on BBL PLumbing & Drains the plumbing pros in the Beaches, Bluffs, and Leslieville area, to assess your clogged drains and rectify the situation ASAP.

This ultimately depends on where the clog is located. If the clog is closer to the sink, toilet, shower or bathtub, then it could take as quickly as five minutes to remove the drain clog. If the clog is located deeper in the drainage system, it could take a few hours to locate and remove the drain clog.

You can but we wouldn’t recommend it. These drain cleaners often contain harmful chemicals that pollute the water and cause extra wear to plumbing pipes. If the blockage is especially large and stuck in place, you will probably end up using more drain cleaner to try and solve the problem, putting more harmful chemicals into the water and doing more damage to your pipes. Even then there is no guarantee that it will remove those extremely stubborn clogs. It’s quicker, safer and more environmentally friendly to trust the premiere plumbing experts at BBL Plumbing & Drains to handle your clogged drains.

You can avoid clogged drains by being aware of what you are putting down your drains. Use filters on your shower and tub drain to catch hair and other objects. For sinks, use a strainer to catch debris. Grease or other thicker liquids can build up and cause clogged drains. Proactive measures, such as the ones mentioned above, are the best way to avoid clogged drains.

Contact us immediately if you are experiencing a plumbing emergency!