Drains

[larco]

Hi,

It would appear that our surface water drain is blocked. The kitchen
waste discharges into it.
It is a ceramic drain. I've tried to stick a pipe into it but I cannot
find the exit bit, when i stick my hand in the drain it is as if there is a trap system for the water to go through.

I am now trying caustic soda to see if it unblocks it.

Next step is either contact dynorod or my insurer which has emergency cover however I am worried that the insurer will only send a general tradesman rather than a drain expert. Has anyone had experience of legal and general's emergency cover?

Many thanks

 

[seco services]

If you have a drain rod plunger try that works most times forces the water round the trap.
Washing machine powder is more likely the cause.

 

[HERTS P&D]

If you are covered by your insurance then they will send a plumber/drainage engineer.

If you call out some from the local paper then ask for a fixed price and not half rate.

Andy

 

[mcmoby69]

i would first try a hose pipe, with a adjustable nozzle so you can get a good jet on it. might just be a load of crud that needs stirring up and flushing away. could be solidified fat, a tin can etc , rubber gloves job, if that fails its time to ring someone else.

 

[Nige F]

As per seco - or a mop and a bucket of HOT water - I`d bin the mop after though , or keep it just for the purpose , not for mopping floors