Before the drains completely block and the water starts backing up into the home, a lot of damage will have happened to your system. Drain blockage starts when you continuously pour solid particles and greasy substances, such as cooking fat, down the drain. A plug slowly forms inside the pipe, and the diameter decreases. This restricts the flow of water from the sink, bathtub, or toilet.

Most homeowners have the misconception that clogged drains are a minor problem and that they can fix them for themselves. However, allowing a professional to handle the blocked drains is more beneficial, and here are three reasons why.

Increasing the Life of Your Pipework

Not many people realize the extent of the damage caused by poorly done drain cleaning and unclogging. Some of the chemicals used in the cleaning process can be extremely harsh, and if they are not compatible with your piping material, they will cause corrosion. 

Additionally, most people rely on guesswork to locate and eliminate clogs in their drainage. If you do not have the right tools to check the location of the clog and to ensure it has been successfully removed, the problem will keep recurring, potentially getting worse every time.

You Save Money

Many homeowners clean their drains to avoid spending money hiring an expert for something they believe they can do. While you might save a few coins in the short term, you will have a more complex problem in the long run, especially when the pipes burst, and it will cost a lot more to repair or replace.

In cases where the clogging is a result of ingrown roots, the drains get completely blocked, and you have to replace the entire sewer pipe or other drainage pipes. Letting a professional address the problem as soon as it occurs spares you from these losses.

You Remove Health Hazards from the Home

Clogs in your drain will lead to dirty water stagnating in them. This water is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria and mould, both of which are health hazards. Professional drain cleaning eliminates this problem. 

Also, the build-up of waste inside the pipes increases the risk of dirty water backing up into the house and causing flood damage.

It is advisable to enlist the help of professional plumbers when dealing with blocked drains in the home. They will make sure you have clean, effective, disease-free drains in your home.