Blocked outside drain

agent_orange_2

Hi, I live in a semi-detached property which has a path running along side the front of the house. The path is sloped away from the house towards a open style drain (with a removeable cover). I lifted the cover and found the drain was full of dirt. I removed what mud I could, by hand, upto a u bend and hoped it had cleared but, when I put a bucket of water down, it is still blocked. Does anyone know if this drain would
run into the drainage where the manhole cover is (50ft away) and, if so, would it posible ot use rods to clear it? I have checked under the manhold cover and there is about 5 or six drains running into it. How would I know which one needed the rodding?

Any help would be aprreciated. Thanks.

takoo

Hi Agent orange

1. Is the "drain" in use? Does your house drain into it? Is it grey water or foul water?
2. Is the "path" a public right of way?
3. Who owns the drain etc?
4. You need to establish whether you are entitled in law to deal alone with the situation.
5. The way in which you describe the "drain" suggests that the water company or the local council may need to clear it(???).
6. You could check your conveyance documentation for any drainage easements responsibilities you and the other house have.
7. You may need Establish who should bear the cost if drainage experts become involved - particularly if you cause damage whilst doing any work.

Takoo

ormus

yes rods should clear it.
the correct pipe must be one of them running toward (in the direction of) the blocked drain. a dry pipe will give you a clue too if the drain is completely blocked?

also measure your rods as you lay them out, and the distance from drain to manhole. you wont need more than that will you?
use the screw type attachment.

Pennylane

agent_orange wrote: »

Hi, I live in a semi-detached property which has a path running along side the front of the house. The path is sloped away from the house towards a open style drain (with a removeable cover). I lifted the cover and found the drain was full of dirt. I removed what mud I could, by hand, upto a u bend and hoped it had cleared but, when I put a bucket of water down, it is still blocked. Does anyone know if this drain would
run into the drainage where the manhole cover is (50ft away) and, if so, would it posible ot use rods to clear it? I have checked under the manhold cover and there is about 5 or six drains running into it. How would I know which one needed the rodding?

Any help would be aprreciated. Thanks.

OMG - you're brave! I hope you wore rubber gloves!!:eek: Last time I had something like this I called the local water board and if it's OUTSIDE your property (ie their responsibility) they clear it FREE. Last year there was a blockage but on our property this time (although it started at the next house along because the drain was full of "items" :eek: which are not used in our house one of which was cigarette ends!). We got a local guy to come and clear it and he charged a tenner, bless him, but we gave him £20. He was here about 45 mins and had to lift 3 heavy covers and put rods down all the drains and then hose it all.

agent_orange_2

Thank you all for the advice.

The drain, i believe, isn't taking sewerage. I think it just takes the rainwater away from the concrete path in front of my house and the attached next door. This path just goes around the property and is inside of the garden, a small gulley from next door runs into the drain opening. Is it possible it only runs into a soakaway?

Hi Pennylane, Wow you got me thinking - and hoping it was only dirt I removed. I've got a bad habbit of biting my nails.

thanks to all for the advice

a11waysindebt

Is it too big to put a mop down and do a plunging effect,pushing it up and down.

ormus

i thought i would mention a possible soakaway, but you stated a U bend in the drain.
i would have thought its unlikely to have a U bend in a soakaway drain. theres is no need for one.

agent_orange_2

ormus wrote: »

i thought i would mention a possible soakaway, but you stated a U bend in the drain.
i would have thought its unlikely to have a U bend in a soakaway drain. theres is no need for one.

Yes, definate u bend, I couldn't get my hand up further. I thought, like you, probably wouldn't be a soakaway.

Pennylane

agent_orange wrote: »

Thank you all for the advice.

The drain, i believe, isn't taking sewerage. I think it just takes the rainwater away from the concrete path in front of my house and the attached next door. This path just goes around the property and is inside of the garden, a small gulley from next door runs into the drain opening. Is it possible it only runs into a soakaway?

Hi Pennylane, Wow you got me thinking - and hoping it was only dirt I removed. I've got a bad habbit of biting my nails.

thanks to all for the advice

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OMG - Orange ..... DON'T talk like that! PLEASE wear your Marigolds:p Take Andy's advice.
Have you heard of Weil's disease?