🚨 Overflowing Drains – What Causes Them and How to Fix the Problem Fast

💧 Why Do Drains Overflow?

Overflowing drains are usually a sign that something deeper in the system is blocked, collapsed, or overwhelmed. When water can’t escape, it rises to the surface — often spilling foul water into gardens, driveways, or even inside homes.

Common causes of overflowing drains include:

1. Blocked pipes – Grease, fat, hair, and debris restrict water flow.

2. Heavy rainfall – Stormwater systems overwhelmed by volume.

3. Tree root intrusion – Roots break through pipe joints, causing obstructions.

4. Collapsed or damaged drains – Common in older Bournemouth properties.

5. Poor maintenance – Drains not cleared or inspected regularly.

If you notice standing water, bad smells, or gurgling sounds, your drain could be close to overflowing — and it’s best to act fast before the problem escalates.

🧰 How We Fix Overflowing Drains

At 24 Hour Drain Unblocking, we use specialist tools and high-pressure equipment to diagnose and resolve overflowing drains quickly:

• CCTV drain surveys to find the root cause of the overflow.

• High-pressure water jetting to clear blockages.

• Drain rodding for surface-level obstructions.

• Drain re-lining to repair cracks or collapsed sections without digging.

• Root removal to clear tree ingress permanently.

Our engineers are available 24/7 throughout Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and Highcliffe to deal with urgent drainage problems.

For more background, see Wessex Water’s guide on sewer flooding for regional advice on how overflows are handled.

⚠️ Why You Should Never Ignore an Overflowing Drain

Leaving an overflowing drain untreated can lead to:

• Structural damage to your property

• Health risks from bacteria and sewage

• Persistent foul odours

• Soil contamination

• Repeat blockages

Professional drainage intervention prevents these problems — saving time, money, and potential property damage.

🧽 How to Prevent Future Overflows

✅ Avoid pouring oils, fats, or grease down the sink.✅ Schedule annual CCTV drain surveys to check for hidden blockages.✅ Clear leaves and debris from outdoor grates and gullies.✅ Install a drain guard to prevent large debris entering the system.✅ Maintain soakaways and surface drainage before heavy rainfall seasons.

Simple maintenance goes a long way toward avoiding messy and costly overflows.

🕒 24-Hour Drainage Help in Bournemouth & Dorset

Whether your drain is overflowing late at night or during a weekend downpour, 24 Hour Drain Unblocking is here to help.Our experienced team responds fast, uses modern diagnostics, and ensures your system flows freely again — safely and efficiently.

We cover Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Southbourne, Ferndown, Mudeford, and surrounding Dorset towns.