How To Tell If Your Drains Have Collapsed

A collapsed drain is an incredibly serious problem and one that requires instant attention. But how do you know if your drain has collapsed? 

There are a few warning signs to help you identify issues and get them resolved quickly. We'll tell you exactly what to look for in this helpful and handy guide.

Check for damp

When a drain collapses, it can eventually lead to the water flow becoming disrupted. This can lead to the water entering the ground around the drain and the pipe itself. When this happens, you will start to notice signs of damp on the floors or walls; this can quickly turn into a very serious problem that can be detrimental to your health if its not identified and then dealt with immediately.

Do you have slow draining sinks or showers?

If you've noticed your shower, bath or sink draining noticeably slower than usual, that could be the first signs of your drain being collapsed. Slow drainage suggest that there could be a blockage but similarly, a collapsed drain could also make your drainage seem ineffective. 

Blockages can also be caused by collapsed pipes, so once the blockage has been cleared, a further inspection will be needed. A professional and experienced drainage expert will need to undertake a full CCTV drain survey to get a better look at the issues your drains are experiencing. 

Be sure to occasionally look for cracks

If you've got a collapsed drain sitting beneath your home and has not been identified and rectified, there might well be some cracks forming or damage being caused to the structure of your property. Therefore, if cracks have started appearing in your home, garage floor, driveway or flooring, make sure that you have the problem investigated immediately. 

While repairing the cracks is important, they will just come back over time if the collapsed drain isn't dealt with properly, so hire a professional drains expert to deal with it all for you.

At JLH Drains, we specialise in fast, effective and affordable blocked drains repairs and thorough CCTV drain surveys for homeowners and commercial clients across Kent and the South East. So if you think you may have a collapsed drain, or you'd just like someone to check to give you some peace of mind, contact us today.