How to Tell If Your Drain Is Blocked (Before It Floods)

6 Early Signs of a Blocked Drain

A fully blocked drain doesn't happen overnight. Here are the warning signs Luxembourg homeowners should catch early.

The Warning Signs

1. Water drains slowly in the sink, shower, or tub
2. Gurgling sounds when water goes down
3. Bad smells rising from drains (often sewage-like)
4. Water backing up in one drain when you use another
5. Toilet bubbles when you run the bathroom sink
6. Wet patches appearing around outdoor drain covers

What's Causing It

• Hair and soap in bathroom drains
• Grease and food in kitchen drains
• Wet wipes (the #1 culprit) in toilets
• Tree roots in outdoor pipes — common in older Luxembourg neighbourhoods
• Limestone buildup from hard Luxembourg water

When to Stop DIY-ing

Skip the supermarket drain chemicals — they damage pipes and rarely fix the real problem. Call a professional when:

• More than one drain is slow
• The smell keeps coming back
• Water backs up

How We Fix It

Our drain cleaning team uses CCTV inspection and high-pressure jetting — finds the cause, clears it permanently. Typical cost: €150–€350.

Don't wait for a flood. Call +352 27 58 58 25.