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Sludge or Tar from Roof Shingles - This paste becomes an adhesive in your gutters, balling together with other organic materials.A Ball of Some Kind - More common than you’d expect, tennis balls and baseballs are the perfect size to get trapped in your spout.Here are some of the most common causes for blocked downspouts: Debris from your gutters can flow into your downspouts and form these clogs, particularly in the bends and elbows of the pipe. Keeping your gutters clear plays a crucial role in ensuring your downspouts stay unclogged. However, if your downspout is fastened using a rack and key system, you’ll probably want to trust an expert to remove it. If your downspouts are simply screwed into the siding, using a power drill can make removing them easy. The difficulty of the job depends on how the piping is fastened to the house. While many homeowners prefer to work with exterior companies to handle this job, if you’re handy you can do it on your own. Remove the Downspouts - This is your last resort to fix a blocked downspout.If your underground drain is clogged, you’ll need a septic company to rectify the issue for you. If you see a pool of water in your yard at the location of your underground drainage system, that’s a sign that the clog is in the drain instead of the downspout. Check the Underground Drain - If your downspouts run into an underground drain rather than on the ground surface, that is another possible place for a clog.

If you hit the right spot, you can dislodge the clog and open the downspout. Use a hammer (it may even be best to use the handle of the hammer) to tap gently on downspouts - particularly at elbows, edges, and corners.

Tap Gently on the Downspouts with a Hammer - The elbows and corners are the most common areas for clogs to form, so that’s where you should begin trying to open the downspout.

If the water doesn’t make it out the end or doesn’t come out at the same rate that you’re spraying into the downspout, you know you’re dealing with a clog or a partial clog. After that, get on a ladder and spray your hose into the downspout. A bend or indent in your downspouts can cause them to become at least partially clogged, so that’s the clue you’re looking for.

Test the Downspouts - First things first, you’ll need to visually inspect the pipe.

The problem is either in the downspout itself or in the underground drain, if your home has one of those. The first thing to do is check your gutters - if those are clear, you know that the problem is with the downspout system.

Identify the Problem - Looking out your window and seeing sheets of water cascading over the edge of your gutter is a pretty solid indication that your downspouts are blocked.

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Final Thoughtsīefore installation, check your state’s plumbing code to make sure your home is up to code. Or will you simply extend the downspout away from the house using a downspout extension? This is a big decision that can make a world of difference in the prevention of flooding and foundation problems. In addition to knowing how many downspouts are needed, you’ll also need to determine if you want underground downspout drains installed.