Lavatories and baths that fail to drain quickly and efficiently may be symptomatic of a blocked drain or an overflowing inspection chamber or gully.
It may seem obvious, but don't empty any more water into the drains! When tackling the problem, make sure you wear full clothing protection (gloves, goggles, overalls etc).
Clean the gully
A gully may be cleared by cleaning.
Unblock the drain
To unblock your property's drain you'll need a power washer with a drain jet attached. To do this yourself:
- Lift the inspection cover on the drain or unscrew the cover of the soil pipe access point
- Insert the power washer and wash out the obstruction
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