This article offers the reader information about home drainage, specifically the shower drain.

The bathroom is the one room in the house where the focus is on comfort and with heavy use, maintenance is important. Every home has a complex network of water and waste pipes and the shower drain, in particular, can easily become blocked.

Here are a few tell-tale signs that the time has come to replace your shower drain.

Slow Drainage

If the shower water takes longer than usual to drain, something is blocking the drainage pipes; rather than tackle it yourself, we recommend calling in a local plumber, or you could book a visit by the drain-cleaner and have the whole system power flushed. Have a close look at the drain cover to see if it is free from obstruction. You could try a bathroom plunger, which, if used correctly, generates a suction to remove obstacles, and you can find one at any builders merchant or bath shop. Installing a grill over the shower drain prevents hair from entering the drains, which should be cleaned regularly.

Bad Odour

A sure sign that you have drain problems is an unpleasant smell emanating from the shower, which is caused by human hair, soap and other residue. You can buy drain grills, made from fine wire mesh; they prevent hair from getting into the drainage system and if you are planning a bathroom revamp next spring, talk to your local bath showroom in Sunbury or in the area where you are located. The showroom has all the solutions.

Gurgling Sounds

When water is trying to flow and there is an obstruction, this causes backflow and if you are hearing eerie gurgling sounds coming from your shower, maybe it is time to renovate. Your local bathroom showroom is the place to visit when you are looking for bathroom appliances, suites and accessories and with a new shower, there’ll be no more gurgling.

Father Time

Everything has a lifespan and if your drains have never been cleaned, year after year, they could be in bad condition. Contact a drain specialist who can send a CCTV buggy into the pipes to get a close up; if sections need replacing, they have the know-how and the equipment to finish the job.

Leaking Faucets

Taps have a shelf life and constant dripping water can damage porcelain. If your bath or shower has seen better days, drive to your local bathroom showroom and take a look at the top brands in a real-life setting. They would have attractive options, which means you can make the right changes in your bathroom and a team of installers ensure a great finish.

Ask any seasoned homeowner about drains and they will tell you to have the drains cleaned out once a year, which pretty much guarantees a free-flowing system. The specialist inspects the drains and flushes the system under pressure. After a final check, your drains are clean and fresh. If you are looking to make a few improvements in the bathroom, your local bathroom shop has everything you need and at prices you can afford.