Frequently asked questions

A : If you notice that your sink, shower or bathtub is draining slowly, or that your toilet is full when you flush but doesn't drain completely quickly, these are signs of a blockage. Other early warning signs include: the sound of running water or unpleasant odors coming from these areas.

If there is standing water in your garden, garage, driveway or anywhere else where water shouldn't be, it's possible that your storm drain is also clogged. And of course, if your gutters are overflowing or leaking water from your drains, these are also signs of a blockage.

A : If you hear water coming from the shower, bathtub, sink, or the bathroom floor, your drain may be partially clogged.

If the water is running slower than usual, if the toilet is taking a long time to flush, or if the water level in the toilet is higher or lower than normal, these are warning signs of a blockage.

If your outdoor drain overflows while your washing machine is in use, that is also a warning sign of a blockage.

If you experience any of these problems, contact The Drain Man at: 093-963-2936

A : There are many reasons why underground sewer pipes can become crushed or ruptured, such as: Property improvements, truck traffic on sewer pipes, recent excavation work, and even heavy rain can cause the ground to sink or seep, which can cause sewer pipes to burst or rupture. Additionally, ground movement can occur from time to time due to weather conditions, such as: severe drought or heavy rain. Both of these factors cause the soil to move, which can cause sewer pipes to burst or fail.

A: No, you do not need to dig up or replace your drains, even if they are clogged regularly.

At The Drain Man, we can repair your drains so they never get clogged again.

First, we will properly clean your drains and remove any blockages. Then, we will use our special "no-dig" drain repair system to repair your drains from the inside, without digging up your precious garden or cutting up your walkway or driveway.

Drain repairs are easier, faster, and generally cheaper than digging up your drains, and come with a lifetime warranty.

If you are having persistent clogged drains, give us a call to learn more about our drain repairs at 093-963-2936

We will go inside your drains with an "inside" camera to see what is going on inside your drains and find the cause of the persistent blockage. Then, we will provide you with a detailed plan and a quote for a lifetime repair!

A : The Drain Man works nationwide and is available for consultation. Please contact us to see if we can quickly dispatch one of our highly trained plumbers to your location.

A : We work 7 days a week for emergencies. However, please call us first at 093-963-2936 or fill out the online form.

A : Yes! We have the skills, the team and the experience to clear blocked drains for all types of businesses. Clogged toilets and sinks are common in pubs, cafes, restaurants and other venues and can seriously disrupt the operations of your business.

Call The Drain Man for a fast and reliable service to clear the blockage and get your business back up and running. We have the largest fleet of haulers on the road so we can provide you with a speedy service.

A : Your sink, shower, bathtub, toilet, dishwasher, washing machine, etc. All of your home drains into a drain. So, everything you flush down the toilet or wash down your sink or shower ends up in a single drain pipe that runs off your house, called the sewer pipe.

Once you know that everything ends up in one main drain, it’s easy to understand why this is the most common drain pipe in your home to get clogged. Grease and oils from cooking, hair, soap from showering, and toilet paper from your toilet all end up in the same place. That’s why a clogged drain is one of the most common problems we have to deal with. And why you might sometimes get a bad smell coming from your kitchen or bathroom sink, or even your shower.

The key difference between a sewer pipe and a storm drain is that everything that drains water inside your home goes to the sewer pipe, and everything that drains water outside your home goes to the storm pipe.

A : Storm drains collect rainwater that falls on your roof, driveway, walkway, and other paved areas, and then carry it away from your property into underground pipes called storm drains. During heavy rain, the amount of water falling in these areas can be quite large, causing them to become clogged or overflow, leading to flash floods. Leaves, debris, and even tree roots can enter these drains, causing blockages.

Remember that storm drains flow into local streams and rivers, which eventually end up in the ocean. Never flush any toxic materials down your storm drains, as this will eventually contaminate our streams, rivers, and oceans.