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3 Signs Your Drains Are Becoming Blocked

Blocked drains are no fun at all. When your drains are blocked, suddenly you realise how important they are. You can’t drain your sinks, bath, or shower in your bathroom or laundry, and in your kitchen, you can’t rinse or wash dishes.

Detecting a build-up when it comes to drain blockages before they become completely blocked can save you both money and time.

Here are 3 signs your drains are becoming blocked and how to stop them from becoming completely blocked.

 

Sign #1 -Bad Smell

Can you smell something unusual? Something not so pleasant?

Is it coming from your sink or drains?

If you can smell something unusual in your kitchen, laundry or bathroom, and it isn’t a good smell, chances are there is some waste stuck somewhere along the pipes that is decaying.

As it decays the smell will travel up the drain and into your home.

 

Sign #2 – Strange Noises

Next time you pull out a plug in a sink or your bath, listen to how the draining water sounds.

If the water doesn’t flow smoothly, and you hear weird, gurgling noises, there may be a blockage starting to build up along the pipes.

 

Sign #3 – Slow Drainage

Slow-flowing water is another key sign that your drains are becoming blocked.

You may notice it in the shower if the water is pooling at your feet and creating a mini-paddling pool.

You might also notice it if your taps are running or you’ve pulled the plug in your sink and the water doesn’t flow away as quickly as it usually does.

 

How To Avoid Blocked Drains

Using a high-grade drain cleaner on a regular basis can help to break down any blockages that may be starting to develop. You can buy a wide variety of different drain cleaners – they most commonly come in liquid, gel and crystal forms.

Read the instructions carefully if using drain cleaning products and always keep these safely out of reach of children and pets.

Clean your drains every so often as well. One of the problem areas our plumbers in Perth often see when it comes to blocked drains is the shower. This is because hair gets stuck in the waste trap and is not emptied frequently.

If you don’t have a waste trap in your shower, you can pick one up at your local DIY store and either install it yourself or get a plumber to do it for you. If you have a waste trap, empty it once a week – it won’t be as disgusting if you empty it regularly!

 

If your drains are blocked, and you can’t face trying to unblock them yourself, get in touch with our plumbers in Duncraig today.

We handle it all – from blocked drains and leaky taps to full bathroom and laundry renovations in Perth.

Call us on 0451 781 384 today for a free quote.

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3 Signs Your Drains Are Becoming Blocked

What’s Your Current Home Style?

Your bathroom should match your overall home style.

It would be odd to create an ultra-modern bathroom in a country home with vintage styling.

However, it’s not a room you want to be renovating just because your décor has changed, so think about whether you’ll be updating the rest of your home to a different style in the near future too.

If you’re going to be renovating and redecorating your home soon, tie in your new bathroom style with your plans for the rest of the home.

Who’ll Be Using The Bathroom?

Another big consideration is who will be using the bathroom, now and in the foreseeable future.

Will it be used just for you and your partner?

Does it need to be a family bathroom that the whole house can use?

Do you have any elderly people in your home and therefore have to consider their needs as they age as well?

Who uses the bathroom can very much affect the style of bathroom you choose.

How Much Space Do You Have?

We’d all love a bathroom that easily accommodates everything we want in it, but sometimes we’re restricted by the space available.

Look at how much space you have available, and work out what you can physically fit in the bathroom. You might want a shower and a separate bath, but it might not be possible to do.

A good bathroom renovation specialist will do their best to build in clever features and storage to help you pack as much into your bathroom as possible without making it feel overcrowded.

What’s Your Bathroom Renovation Budget?

As much as you’d like to splash the cash and only have the best of the best for your bathroom renovation, it’s good to have a budget in mind that works for you.

Our bathroom renovations team in Perth can help you design and estimate the cost of your bathroom renovation so there are no nasty shocks along the way.

What Can’t You Live Without?

Think about the elements you can’t live without while planning your bathroom renovation.

Are twin sinks non-negotiable? Could you live without a bath if it meant more room for a larger shower?

Make a list of your must haves and nice to haves before you start getting bathroom renovation quotes.

What Bathroom Style To Choose

Classic Bathroom

A classic bathroom style is ideal if you don’t want to update your bathroom again for a while. Use one or two colours, with no bold patterns that could date easily.

Go for formal yet elegant fixtures and fittings, nothing overly dramatic or bold.

 

Modern Bathroom

Modern bathrooms use sleek materials like glass, stone, and stainless steel.

Avoid clutter, keep accessories to a minimum and keep lines clean.

Modern bathrooms often use bold patterns or colours – see what’s on trend in bathrooms and take your inspiration from that.

 

Shabby Chic Bathroom

Shabby chic is still a popular bathroom style. You can mix and match different elements and then use a single colour to link all your elements together.

It exudes a comfy lived-in look, so shop around at second-hand stores and markets for interesting pieces to add to your bathroom.

 

Country Bathroom

Country style bathrooms are ideal for rural properties. Using light wood for some of the key pieces in your bathroom like vanities and towel rails, you can really bring your country look to life.

If using fabrics, go for striped, floral or plaid patterns.

Bring some personal touches to the bathroom with vintage accessories or furniture like high-backed chairs and freestanding tables for your sinks.

 

Read to makeover your bathroom? Call Perth’s bathroom renovation specialists, Perth-fection Plumbing.

Our experienced plumbers in Perth can help you design your perfect bathroom and bring it to life.

Call us now on 0451 781 384 or contact us online now for a free quote.