Downstairs not flushing

[Delantero]

Hi, Detached house about 4 years old. Shower in ensuite bathroom started to give problems draining last week, happens every 3rd or 4th time shower is used. Noticed that when flushing ensuite toilet you can now hear a whooshing gurgling sound from shower drain. Below the ensuite, on the ground floor is the downstairs toilet. This is now not flushing correctly, water fills the bowl when flushed. Main toilet to back of house is unaffected. Have tried using plunger and drain clearer on sinks and shower. Also tried pouring hot water downstairs toilet with washing up liquid. I am assuming the ensuite and downstairs toilet are using the same pipe. Is there anything else I can try or do I need professional help? Thanks

 

[Nige F]

see if you can find the manhole that the pipe drains into - may be partially blocked

 

[Delantero]

Thanks for the reply. There are two manhole covers on the driveway. Opened the first one and it is full of dark brown water with some floating paper and other "objects". I assume I need some drain rods to try to unblock. Is it normally quite easy to do?

 

[jj4091]

Which manhole are you looking at and does one feed the other. If the manhole is backing up then the blockage or obstruction is further down the line somewhere. How far from your boundary is the manhole. It may sound silly but using drain rods can make things worse if you are unfamiliar with them and an attachment comes off while you are trying to rod the pipes.

 

[Delantero]

Just checked under the other manhole and that is completely dry

 

[Delantero]

The two manholes are side by side on the front driveway about a metre from the pavement

 

[Nige F]

Side by side one is likely a rainwater one

 

[Nige F]

Which manhole are you looking at and does one feed the other. If the manhole is backing up then the blockage or obstruction is further down the line somewhere. How far from your boundary is the manhole. It may sound silly but using drain rods can make things worse if you are unfamiliar with them and an attachment comes off while you are trying to rod the pipes.

Very true - get a decent set and keep turning them clockwise - screwing in each rod and attachment - the rubber flat plunger is nit a good one - it can come apart easily. The corkscrew is a good one .

 

[Delantero]

Any suggestions for a good set?

 

[oldbuffer]

Bailey

 

[jj4091]

If they are only a metre from the pavement then the blockage is likely outside your boundary and therefore the responsibility of your local waterboard , give them a call.

 

[Delantero]

Resolved with the help of a drain rod. Main outlet to the sewer was clogged, lots of mushy paper and some large stones blocking the exit route. Thanks for all your help.

 

[Nige F]

Large stones ? down to the builders. seen it before. You saved ££££ - even the good guys charge £100 afaik.