Signs of a Collapsed Drain & What To Do

If you fear your drains may be damaged or collapsed, it is vital that you check as quickly as possible to avoid extensive property damage. There are various rather straightforward checks that can be done without the need of calling in an expert.

Here are Our Recommended Checks for Damaged and/or Collapsed Drains:

1. Look for Damp / Mould – If you suspect you might have a damaged drain system, a very quick and easy check would be to inspect the walls of your building for signs of damp and mold. Start at the bottom as damp rises. Go around the skirts of your walls and carefully look for any patches or spots of damp or mold. If you find traces of damp and mold, there’s a chance your drain(s) may well have collapsed.
2. Slow Drainage – If your drains seem to have slowed and their performance has dropped, this can be a sign of collapsed drains. You should be able to notice this just by watching how well the water empties from your sinks and/or bathtub. Slow drains can also be caused by blockages though, so don’t take this as a sure-fire sign of collapsed drains.
3. Foul Smells – If you’re able to notice foul sewage smells in your property, particularly in kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets, this can be a sign of damaged or collapsed drains. Again, this won’t certify that it is definitely a collapsed drain, but is definitely a worthwhile and easy check.
4. Structural Damage – In some severe cases, a collapsed drain can cause the structure of your property to crack and damage near the source of the drainage leak. It is a good idea to check your property for cracks in walls and floors both internally and externally. If you should find any cracks, inspect them for humidity, as well as the area surrounding them.
5. Subsidence – This one isn’t really likely to be a check you need to make. The water under your property can cause the building to sink into the ground. If your property has subsided at all, you’re likely to already know, and unfortunately, by this point, the odds are that you’ve had drainage issues for a very long time and most likely have many other related issues.

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