Your kitchen and bathroom drains are slow, and it feels like it takes an eternity for those sinks to drain. What does it mean? It could be a sign that you have a sewer clog and need sewer cleaning. Here’s what to look out for if you have multiple slow drains in Norfolk.
Multiple Slow Drains in Norfolk: What Does it Mean?
When you have a single slow drain, it’s usually a sign that you have a localized blockage. It is often the result of hair, soap scum, oil, grease, fat, and various other debris, but a skilled technician can remove most of these blockages using a mechanical drain auger
If you have blockages in multiple drains, however, it could indicate a main drain blockage. Fat, oil, and grease, known as “FOGs” are the most common cause, but we also see many blockages caused by wet wipes and other unflushables from bathroom drains. Even if you don’t flush anything that you shouldn’t and follow grease disposal practices to the letter, you could still have a blockage from tree root intrusions. In such cases, tree roots enter the sewer lines through small cracks before spreading in search of water.
Other signs of a main drain blockage include:
- Gurgling drains that sound like you have gremlins living inside your pipes
- The shower backs up when the toilet flushes
- You detect lingering sewage odors around your drains
Other Causes of Slow Drains Throughout the House
A main drain blockage isn’t the only thing that could be slowing down your drains. Other potential causes include:
Damaged or Collapsed Pipes
Sewer pipes that are heavily damaged, collapsed, or displaced won’t flow properly, and you may experience a backup of wastewater in your home. You may also have an issue known as “bellying”, whereby pipes sag in the middle and accumulate sludge and wastewater in the dip. The more you use your drains, the worse the problem will become
Septic Tank Issues
If you have a septic tank, slow drainage could indicate that it’s full or there is a backup in the main line. The wastewater can’t go anywhere, so it backs up, and this slows down the drains throughout your property
How to Fix Slow Drainage in Your Home
If you suspect a sewer clog in Norfolk, VA, call Mr. Rooter®. We will inspect your lines to make sure it’s a blockage and not pipe damage. Our technicians will feed a waterproof camera into your lines to inspect the condition of your pipes. If there is a blockage, they’ll see what it’s made of and pinpoint its exact location.
They can then choose an optimal pressure setting on the hydro jetting hose, feed it into the pipes, target the blockage, and then flush everything clear. It will remove the blockage quickly while also cleaning your drains and removing any other sediment that could build up and clog your lines in the near future.
If your pipes are damaged, we will recommend an alternative approach, such as trenchless sewer line repair, which allows us to repair your pipes without digging a series of trenches and ripping up your pipes.
Call Mr. Rooter® to Clear a Sewer Clog in Norfolk, VA
At Mr. Rooter® of Norfolk, VA, we have cleared countless clogged sewer lines for homeowners and businesses across the city. We’re quick but thorough, and will inspect your lines before and after a cleaning to ensure we know what we’re working with and check that the job is done.
With our satisfaction guarantee courtesy of the Neighborly Done Right Promise®, you’ll always get the best results and a dedicated service with Mr. Rooter®.
