Drain outside blocked

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Hi all,
We have a strange drain for our kitchen, basically the pipe from the kitchen sink ends up outside in a hole with a only a grate and wood board protecting it. The house is quite old. We call it the "hole".
Now the "hole" is now blocked. I am surprised this did not block earlier, you can find all sort of things in the "hole" snails, leaves, kitchen waste etc. I am not sure what kind of people I should call to have this fixed (plumber or drain unblocking company such as dynorod) , or if it's a matter for the water provider?
Am I better off insuring myself against this somehow, and if yes has anyone got any suggestion?
Thanks
mr
We have a strange drain for our kitchen, basically the pipe from the kitchen sink ends up outside in a hole with a only a grate and wood board protecting it. The house is quite old. We call it the "hole".
Now the "hole" is now blocked. I am surprised this did not block earlier, you can find all sort of things in the "hole" snails, leaves, kitchen waste etc. I am not sure what kind of people I should call to have this fixed (plumber or drain unblocking company such as dynorod) , or if it's a matter for the water provider?
Am I better off insuring myself against this somehow, and if yes has anyone got any suggestion?
Thanks
mr
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Another free think would be to ram the hosepipe (no end attachments) down the 'hole' see if the water pressure removes the blockage.
Any idea where the holes goes? to a sewer, soak away or septic?
If you know this you could ram the hose from the manhole cover back towards the hole.
All these things are free, before you call the experts.......
If this does not work, spend £15 for a set of plumbing rods and do the same. It worked for me.This will unblock any small blockage and same you a small fortune.
A very unpleasant job but.......£££££££££
It's a filthy job, but I cleared as much of the muck as possible, and jetted it with a power washer. Job done - for now.
One tip is to attach your hose to the top of a two litre pop bottle and cut a hole in the base. This provides a better fit when it is pushed into the larger 'hole'. Useful on blocked toilets as well.
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FREE SOLUTION: put on the marigolds, then put your entire arm inside a strong black bin liner, reach down and start unblocking it with your hand, pulling out the gunk slowly. As face is near the drain, scarf round mouth might be needed.
VERY CHEAP SOLUTION: Soda crystals (66p I think from Savers ) down the drain with boiling water
CHEAP SOLUTION: Caustic Soda from homebase or local DIY store ... non brand of course. I can't remember the price ... less than £2 I think
NOT SO CHEAP SOLUTION: drain/chimney sweeping kit £20
EXPENSIVE SOLUTION: Calling someone out... seriously this shouldn't be necessary
LONG TERM SOLUTION: tell the household that fat belongs in the bin, tea leaves in the compost, food stuff belong in the compost or the bin and NOT down the sink. Put a mesh, better drain cover over the drain outside, leaves shouldn't be getting in.
hope some of that helps.
P.s. ... I tried all of the above except paying someone to come out, ..... do you want to know which one was best? The free one
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