When you have a clogged or leaking sink or shower drain, then the cause is likely associated with regular use. Blockages in your home’s plumbing can be found anywhere within your plumbing. When your system is leaking or clogged, the cause is likely tree root invasion, oil and grease buildup, hair accumulation, pipe scale deposits, food waste buildup, or foreign objects trapped in the plumbing.
Sometimes plumbing issues can be caused by the layout or materials of your plumbing system. If the slope of the pipes and drains isn’t steep enough to allow gravity to remove water and waste adequately or if the pipes are too narrow and easily clog, then you may experience frequent blockages and other plumbing issues.