Gurgling drains: what it means and when to call a plumber
That glug from the plughole is air being dragged through the water in a trap. What causes it, what to check, and when it matters.
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Slow draining shower or bath: causes, safe fixes and when to call
Standing in water by the end of your shower? The usual causes, the safe fixes worth trying first, and the signs it is further down the line.
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Overflowing gully trap or outside drain: what to do
Water or sewage spilling from the grate outside? What it means, what to do straight away, and what to leave alone.
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Toilet blocked? What to try first and when to call a plumber
Water rising in the bowl, or a flush that barely goes down? What usually causes it, how to plunge it properly, and when it’s the drain.
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Blocked kitchen sink: causes, safe fixes and when to call
Water sitting in the sink after the dishes? Why grease is usually behind it, what’s safe to try, and when it’s further down the line.
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Drain keeps blocking? Why it comes back and how to stop it
Cleared it, and it’s back again a few weeks later? The usual reasons, and how to find out which one you have.
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A drain smell that won’t go away? The usual causes, the simple checks, and when it’s a drain that needs a look.
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Overflowing downpipe or stormwater pit: causes and what to do
Gutters spilling or water pooling against the house in the rain? The usual stormwater causes and what to check first.
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