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Buying a property is a major decision, and the plumbing system deserves more attention than a quick glance at the kitchen tap or bathroom fixtures.

collapsed-sewer-pipe-signs-repair-options A recurring sewer problem is not always another ordinary blockage. Sometimes the obstruction is caused by an underlying issue with the pipe itself.

A sewer backup can begin with symptoms that seem minor. A drain may take longer to empty, a toilet may gurgle, or an unusual smell may appear in the bathroom. When several of these signs happen togeth

The temperature and pressure relief valve, usually fitted with a short overflow pipe running down the side or underneath a hot water unit

Before assuming the worst, a few quick checks can rule out simple causes. Confirm that the power or gas supply to the unit is actually on, check whether a circuit breaker

A toilet that keeps running is water moving somewhere it should have stopped, either trickling quietly from the cistern into the bowl or refilling in short bursts long after a flush should have finish

The type of smell coming from a bathroom drain is a useful first clue. A musty, damp smell often points to biofilm buildup inside the pipe.

Gurgling and bubbling in a toilet or drain is trapped air being pushed back up through the water in the bowl or the trap.

A CCTV drain inspection is a camera survey of your underground pipework, run through the same access points a plumber would normally use for clearing or repair work.