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When heavy rains fall and the water does not drain away fast enough from a system, there may be issues with the system itself. If the sewage backs up into your home because of heavy rainfall, you will have dirty water flowing out of your toilet, sink or other drain within your house. These types of backups can create bad odours, damage your property, and even present health risks to you and your family if they are not cleaned up promptly.
Why Do Drains Block After Heavy Rain?
Heavy rains may wash dirt, leaves, rubbish and other debris into outdoor drains. If this debris accumulates within the pipes, water will be unable to pass through freely. Other issues, including broken pipes, tree root intrusion and grease accumulation, can make the problem worse. Understanding why drains block after heavy rain will help you identify potential issues before they develop further.
Heavy rainfall can also increase the pressure on a drainage system that already has a partial blockage. When this happens, water may drain slowly, toilets may gurgle, and wastewater could back up into your home. Arranging professional drain unblocking in St Helens can help resolve blockages before they lead to more serious drainage problems.
How Can You Spot Hidden Drainage Problems?
If your sink drains slowly, there is a bad smell coming from the sink, your toilet bubbles when flushed or you experience repeated blockages in the same area, these could be signs of a hidden drainage problem. Identifying hidden drainage faults before heavy rain can help prevent unexpected drainage emergencies and reduce the risk of wastewater backing up into your property.
Mersey Rod uses CCTV camera equipment to inspect the inside of drains. This allows engineers to identify hidden issues such as cracks, tree root damage, stubborn blockages and collapsed sections without extensive excavation. A CCTV drain survey in Wirral can help homeowners understand the condition of their drainage systems and determine whether repairs are needed.
What to Do During a Blocked Drain Emergency
Knowing what to do during a blocked drain emergency can help protect your home. If sewage starts coming back through your drains, follow these steps:
- Stop using the toilet, sink, shower and appliances that use the affected drain.
- Keep children and pets away from dirty water.
- Avoid touching sewage and do not try to clear a serious blockage yourself.
- Contact a professional drainage company for urgent help.
Mersey Rod offers emergency drain clearing service 24/7/365 to residential and commercial properties throughout Liverpool, Wirral, Warrington and surrounding areas.
Get Professional Help from Mersey Rod
Mersey Rod is able to offer you professional drain cleaning, high-pressure water jetting, CCTV surveys and drain repairs. Mersey Rod has over 25 years of drainage experience, trained engineers and a transparent fixed-price structure to ensure that we can provide you with quality solutions.
Mersey Rod provides a no-fix, no-fee drain unblocking service. Act quickly on any early warning signs of a clogged drain before the small blockage becomes a larger problem. When you experience drain problems caused by heavy rain, contact Mersey Rod for expert advice and support.