Underground Gutter Drain Pipe Clogged [verified]

Add a "Y" or "T" access port at ground level. This allows you to snake or flush the lines without dismantling the downspouts.

If the clog is near the surface, use a powerful shop vac to suck out standing water and loose debris. This is often more effective than pushing the clog deeper. 3. Plumber’s Snake or Auger underground gutter drain pipe clogged

The first step is to separate the above-ground downspout from the underground pipe. Usually, this is held together by a few screws or simply friction. Remove the screws and pull the downspout away to expose the opening of the underground pipe. Add a "Y" or "T" access port at ground level

Leaves, twigs, and pine needles often bypass gutter guards and settle in the elbows of underground pipes. This is often more effective than pushing the clog deeper

It usually happens during the heaviest rainstorm of the season. You hear water splashing against the foundation of your house, or worse, you notice a puddle forming dangerously close to your basement window. You check the gutters—they are clean. You check the downspout—it’s clear. The problem? You have a clogged underground gutter drain pipe.