Blocked toilets and sewers

How do you know you've got a blockage

• Slower than usual draining – in your toilet, sink, or bath
• Gurgling sounds – from the sink, bath or shower drain, or after you flush the toilet
• Bad smells – around your toilets, sink, bath and drains
• Water level change in your toilet – water may rise higher or lower than usual after you flush
• Traps/drains overflowing outside – when the toilet is flushed, or when basins or baths are released.

If you are aware of the early warning signs and recognise the issue, you can get professional help before a more serious problem develops. See what to do below.