Do you have issues with your outdoor drain, or are you concerned there is a blockage that could lead to flooding? Your drains are essential for your home and property – if you are concerned you have blocked drain, you need to carry out some steps to clear the drain or call in a plumbing expert to get it sorted.

There are lots of reasons why your drain can get blocked – tree roots, green matter and general waste getting stuck in the drain pipe. If you think your drain outside needs some attention, find out why and get it sorted as quick as possible.

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Tips for unblocking your drain

Before you start to even fix your drain, you need to go back a couple of steps.

Firstly, you should figure out the issues at hand. Find out what is blocked, if possible, and see if it is an easy fix. Doing that will determine if you can do it yourself or if it’s time to call in a plumber.

If you can do it yourself, then start to gather the tools you need and try some of the ideas below. Remember, if at any stage you don’t think you have the experience to do the work, you should stop work straight away and call a plumber.

How can I try and unblock the outside drain of my house?

There is a number of ways to clear the drain outside your house from debris – including using a broom handle to try and clear it out, pouring boiling water or baking soda down the drain, drain cleaner, or even a plunger.

If you have tried all the above and the drain is still blocked, it could be worth calling in a local professional plumber to assist you in case you have a more in-depth problem on your hands.

While you might be excellent at DIY, unblocking your drain can be a complicated task and it is important you don’t cause more harm by carrying out your own work.

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When should I call in a plumber to do the work?

It’s important to be aware that tree roots and issues in your drain could lead to a larger problem, and you might need an expert to put on some protective clothing and get into the drain to check it out a little closer.

As well as this, plumbers have tiny cameras for drains that they can insert into the outdoor drain, explore the pipe, and find anything lurking that could be causing the blockage.

If you have discovered your outside drain is blocked and you want to get it cleared, call on the local experts or just click our ‘Get Quotes’ button to get to the bottom of the issue.