Drain clogs are a frequent household problem that everyone faces at some point in their lives. You must understand what causes your Surrey drains to clog and what to do if they do become clogged. The following are the most common reasons for drain cleaning in the lower mainland:

Leaves and Debris

Pipes eventually leave the house, and it’s at this point that problems can arise. Leaves, grass cuttings, branches, and a variety of other sorts of garden waste can accumulate and obstruct your water’s escape route. The water gradually fills up, backs up, and you end up with black water gushing up in your sink as a result of this.

How to avoid it: You may help by taking care of your yard and the land around your house. You maintain your gutters free of debris. You pick up the leaves around your house’s foundation and gather the sticks that the spring winds blow from the trees.

Tree Roots

Trees are magnificent and beautiful, and Vancouver is one of the few blessed cities to have adopted an eco friendly strategy. The City’s gardens are home to a diverse range of trees, but tree roots can grow into your pipes, traps for leaves and other debris. If this occurs, it can be a very costly problem that usually requires excavation of the area.

How to avoid this: Learn the types of trees you have, their average root expansion, and the distance between your house and them. When planting new trees, keep a safe distance in mind, and have a Surrey Plumber come in once every couple of years to inspect and assess how things are going.

Grease and Food Stuffs

Food and grease have no place in drains, but many people seem to believe they will miraculously digest themselves in the cold, dead pipes. However, food does not break down quickly, and grease solidifies as it cools. The most common cause of clogged kitchen drains is this.

How can this be avoided? Scrape food leftovers into Surrey’s Green bins or, if they don’t belong there, into the garbage. Fill an old empty jar with the grease from your cooking. To keep it from turning bad and stinking, keep it in the fridge. If that’s not your thing, wait until the grease has cooled before scraping it into the trash. When washing pots and pans that have had a lot of grease in them, use hot water and let it run for a while.

Hairy Situations

Hair clumps are another major cause of clogged Surrey drains, but they can be avoided. Once a little amount of dead hair has accumulated in the pipes, it acts as a trap for any other hair that enters the system. Hair builds up in the drains, forming a small “dam” that can fully block the drains and even cause damage to the pipe lining.

How to avoid this: Many retailers now sell small “catcher” screens that fit exactly into all sizes of drains and are incredibly inexpensive. These are your new closest companions. Get a screen and place it in the tub to avoid showering in ankle-deep water. Hair and other shower residues like soap scum can all build up in your drain and cause blocks. Use a screen and prevent the problem from occurring in the first instance. You can even consider calling our Surrey drain clean experts!

So when it comes to your Surrey drains, there are many things that can cause them to get blocked—but there are also many ways to prevent it. Maintain your drains and you can enjoy the spring rains without worry.