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A blockage is an emergency when sewage is coming out of somewhere in the house, when water is backing up into other toilets, when a drain is overflowing, or when it leaves you without the only bathroom in the property. If only one drain is slow and the rest are working, you can usually wait a few days. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Not all blockages are the same. A sink that takes a long time to drain is a nuisance; dirty water overflowing from the shower tray is a health hazard that could lead to flooding. Knowing how to tell the difference helps you decide whether to call an emergency drain-clearing service straight away or whether you can book an appointment for the next few days. <\/p>\n

In this guide, you\u2019ll find the signs that indicate an emergency, those that don\u2019t, a table to assess your situation in seconds, and what to do whilst you wait for the engineer to arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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6 signs that your traffic jam is an emergency<\/h2>\n

If any of these situations sound familiar, don\u2019t wait: every time you use water, the problem gets worse.<\/p>\n

1. Wastewater is leaking from somewhere<\/h3>\n

Dirty water from the shower tray, a floor drain or overflowing from the toilet. As well as the risk of flooding, waste water contains bacteria and must not be left in the home. <\/p>\n

2. Water is backing up through other toilets<\/h3>\n

wash on and it backs up into the sink. This indicates that the blockage is in a shared pipe and that whatever is used will end up coming out at the lowest point. We explain why this happens and why water backs up through the drain.<\/a> <\/p>\n

3. A manhole is overflowing<\/h3>\n

If you see water or debris coming out of a manhole cover in the garden, the garage or the street, the drainage system is completely blocked at that point. This is one of the situations that can quickly get out of hand. You can find more details under \u2018blocked manhole\u2019<\/a>. <\/p>\n

4. You\u2019re left without the only bathroom in the house<\/h3>\n

A blocked toilet that cannot be unblocked in a home with only one bathroom cannot be left for several days, even if it hasn\u2019t overflowed.<\/p>\n

5. It affects a business or an entire community<\/h3>\n

A restaurant without a drain in the kitchen, a premises with out-of-order toilets or a blocked communal drainpipe can affect many people at once. In blocks of flats, the blockage may be in the drainpipe<\/a>, so it is advisable to notify the property manager. <\/p>\n

6. The water is approaching sensitive areas<\/h3>\n

If water is seeping towards sockets, electrical appliances, furniture or the floor below, the blockage is no longer just a plumbing problem: it is a risk to the property.<\/p>\n

When a traffic jam can wait<\/h2>\n

There are annoying but non-urgent blockages. They usually affect a single drain and do not put the property at risk: <\/p>\n