They check which chambers show backed-up water and identify any apparent root entry point before starting work.
Galway, Co. Galway · Drain Unblocking
Main line and tree-root blockage clearing in Galway: start here.
When every fixture in a property backs up at once, or a blockage keeps recurring, the cause may be in the main line or involve root intrusion rather than a single fixture.
Local problem contextGalway, Co. Galway
Galway, Co. Galway
What to know about main line and tree-root blockage clearing.
Providers may start at the nearest manhole or inspection chamber, using rods or jetting where appropriate; a CCTV survey can help confirm the cause.
Tell us what you need →Avoid running more water until professional advice is obtained, and note any nearby trees, hedges or recent landscaping close to the affected run.
Responsibility may change at the property boundary, so a provider or Uisce Éireann may need to confirm the relevant section of drain.