One of the hassles in home maintenance is the frequent occurrence of blocked drains. Every house owner will agree that blocked drains can be the most complicated of problems if not dealt with caution. It creates a foul stench in the house if left neglected and can also cause leakages to take place. No doubt, it is not a very pleasant sight to behold when it spills over.

Thus, the best remedy at the very first sign is to have the problematic drain unclog the drains to prevent any more blockage. Sometimes the blocked drain can be quite complicated, especially when the blockage is quite deep. In such situations, hiring the services of a professional is more beneficial than doing it on your own. They are also the risk of causing damages when performing repair work on clogged drains without the necessary tools and experiences.

Benefits of calling a professional:

The following are some of the benefits that you can reap when hiring a professional for blocked drains.

• Safer and efficient: You will come across several methods prescribed for unclogging drains. Some of these commonly used methods involved the use of chemicals, which often can cause the drain and pipeline to get damaged. It will cost you quite a hefty sum in repairs. Thus, hiring a professional plumber to unclog your drain is often recommended rather than performing the task yourself.

• Hygiene: Blocked drains are a nasty business and are fertile ground for the breeding of diseases causing germs and bacteria. Not to forget the foul stench it can produce. Thus it is essential to have your clogged drains handled by professionals who use eco-friendly chemicals to clean your drains without damaging your pipes and drains while getting rid of the bad smell.

• Quick and experienced: Professional plumbers have years of experience in the handling and repairing of block drains and other plumbing concerns. It would take an amateur quite a fair amount of time to deal with thorny issues, if they do not have experience and lack of proper tools in such settings. Modern plumbers are equipped with some of the most advanced technical gadgets for aid in plumbing work, e.g., in complicated plumbing works. Plumbers would send down a tiny camera attached to a tube and push it down to see what is congesting the blocked drain and provides a clearer image.

• Quick spotting of problem: What causes a blocked drain can be several. Often the cause is hard to identify within all the dirt and grime. Professionals are trained and have years of experience. They can spot problems and where the source is without much probing. No doubt, the expert will help you in finding solutions for your problem without the risk of causing extra damages.

Standard methods used in repairing blocked drains:

Professional plumbers work with many types of equipment in repairing blocked drains. They take into consideration the time of drain they are working with; shower head drains require a specific kind of tool while sinks and toilets need a whole different type of set tools for fixing. Standard methods used are the usage of hand tools, electric eels, chemical treatment, high pressure jetting, CCTV camera and pipe relining, and so on.

It is advised to hire the services of a professional plumber to help you unclog the blocked Drains. Often conducting repair by oneself without the proper knowledge and tools will make matters worse, resulting in damages in pipes and drains as well as causing leakage inside the house.

Guest Contributor: David Fenton