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How to Tell When Your Drains Need Attention

Drain problems often begin subtly, but they can become serious if left long enough. If you notice one or more of the following symptoms, it’s a good idea to book a drain inspection with Precision Plumbing before the issue worsens.

You might still see fixtures like sinks, showers or basins draining noticeably slower than usual. Toilets may fill higher than normal after flushing, or take more than one flush to clear, these are signs that water is struggling to move through the pipes. Strange gurgling or bubbling noises from drains or toilets often mean trapped air or partial blockage. Persistent foul odours, either inside the house or near outdoor drains and gully traps, can indicate decaying organic matter, a broken pipe, or trapped moisture. Outside, water pooling in your yard, soggy lawn patches, or persistent wet spots, even in dry weather, may point to leaks or blockages underground. Overflowing downpipes, gutters, or external drains during rainfall should not be dismissed, nor should any flies gathering around drain outlets.

Finally, if you notice repeated blockages, slow showers, laundry sinks or basins that take a very long time to empty, or smells that don’t go away with normal cleaning, these are all red flags that something deeper could be wrong. 

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