blocked drains Melbourne
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A blocked drain is usually one of three things: something that shouldn't be in the pipe (wipes, fat, hair), tree roots getting in through a joint, or a pipe that has cracked or shifted. We work out which one before we clear it, so the fix lasts.
Signs your drain is blocked
Water draining slowly from sinks, showers or baths
Gurgling from plugholes or floor wastes
Toilet not flushing properly or rising when flushed
Sewage smell inside or around the house
Water or waste coming up through the overflow relief gully outside
The same drain blocking again every few months
What we clear
Blocked toilets
Kitchen and bathroom sinks
Showers, baths and floor wastes
Laundry drains
Main sewer lines from the house to the boundary
How we fix it
Find the cause. We ask what's been happening, check the access points, and put a CCTV camera down the line if the cause isn't obvious.
Clear it properly. High-pressure jetting for fat, silt and debris; a root cutter for tree roots.
Check it's clear. Run water through and, where needed, the camera again.
Tell you straight. If the pipe is cracked or collapsed and will keep blocking, we show you the footage and explain your options.
Why drains block in Melbourne homes
Many homes built before the 1970s still have their original clay sewer pipes, laid in short sections. The joints between sections are where tree roots get in and where ground movement opens gaps. Newer homes with PVC pipes block far less often from roots. For them it's usually wipes, fat and grease.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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It can shift a light soap or hair blockage in a sink. It won't clear roots or a sewer blockage, and repeated use can damage older pipes.
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Usually roots or a damaged section of pipe. Clearing it gets you flowing again, but a CCTV inspection shows whether it will keep coming back.
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They don't break down the way toilet paper does and are one of the most common causes of sewer blockages. Bin them.