How To Unblock Gutter Downpipe

Again if all else fails then you may be forced to remove the coupling completely.

How to unblock gutter downpipe.

Before you start to unblock the pipe place a piece of wood over the drain at the bottom of the pipe to prevent any loosened material falling down the pipe and potentially blocking the drain as well. Clean out downspouts from the top or bottom. Also tip on how to design a clog proof downspout. Downpipe blocked at the top in this case check inside the blocked pipe.

Alternately you can also use scaffolding to reach the gutters on your home if you are nervous about the idea of working on a ladder. 2 unblocking the downpipe. If you cannot hook the blockage out work the wire up and down through the blockage until it starts to break apart and fall away. You have to remove the spout to access the downpipe.

Using a hand held trowel is often a good way to do this. Begin by removing any blockages. How to unblock a gutter downspout method 1 of 3. Remove the screws at the top of the downspout connecting it to the gutter.

Gutter clearance involves the use of a skyvac vacuum clearing system which ensures the maximum amount of debris is removed from the guttering. Use an extension ladder. Then unscrew the straps attaching the spout to the house. It is also a good idea to wear protective gloves while you are working on your gutters.

You may need to get a ladder to be safe. 1 remove the leaves from the gutter stand the ladder up against the brickwork making sure it is safe and steady. Once we ve cleared your system we can carry out a free inspection of your gutters and downpipes too. Snaking the downspout with an auger.

This allows them to operate at optimal efficiency. Scooping or spraying out debris. If you ve managed to loosen some of the debris in this area but the blockage just doesn t want to clear fully then you could also try tapping the downpipe close to the coupling to loosen the debris further. The downspout is the pipe that runs down the building from the gutter to the underground downpipe.

Insert the end of a drum auger into the bottom of your downspout. Set a ladder at an angle against your home. Clear the gutter of the residue using the trowel to unstick the leaves or mud and then place them into bucket.