Drains!

[rrptownley]

Along with a change of hue, the leafy fall has brought some problems to my drains.

Could anyone recommend me some drainage specialists who could unblock my PH drains?
It would be also good to know how much they charge roughly.

Thanks in advance

 

[Splitty]

If you are worried about price, get up on the roof and pull the leaves out yourself. It is not rocket science.

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

He might be talking about his floor drains.

 

[rrptownley]

Aye, floor drains. I make it thing to clear all the drains on the roof and the wells in the patio and passageway twice a month. This is a blockage from flood water that has plugged detritus far up the drain under the house out of my reach. I need someone with drain rods and expertise.

 

[TomAtAlki]

Aye, floor drains. I make it thing to clear all the drains on the roof and the wells in the patio and passageway twice a month. This is a blockage from flood water that has plugged detritus far up the drain under the house out of my reach. I need someone with drain rods and expertise.

You will see the trucks on the street, I can't remember what they are call, but it will be obvious when you see it. Other wise I would ask the Porteros in the condos near you for a recommendation.
Nancy

 

[EricLovesBA]

A plastic plumbers snake can be found relatively cheaply here. I have one that is 15 or 20M long and it has served me well. That's what I would try first. Look up "Cinta destapa cañerias" on mercadolibre to see the type I mean. The plastic ones are fairly easy to handle and clean up, and can be found to the length you need.

 

[Gringoboy]

I use one of those.
A bit like a cable router, they go anywhere.
Great when you hear that sploosh noise and you shout 'eureka!'

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

Great when you hear that sploosh noise and you shout 'eureka!'

Is that the part where all the backed up pressure is released and the filthy water flies back up into your face as you are peering into the hole with a flashlight? My wife thought that was a particularly funny moment in our marriage.

 

[Gringoboy]

That's the part!
I had to do that once on a boat. Not pleasant.

 

[EricLovesBA]

Half the forum is probably wondering why we don't just hire somebody but they don't realize the satisfaction of rolling up your sleeves and enjoying the shear pleasure of ... of [looks for clean hand do pinch nose closed, but it's a no go] ewwww... maybe they're right.