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When it comes to blocked drains, there is no straight answer. When we arrive on site, we will assess the situation and find out the root cause of the blocked drain.

It might be a quick job that we need to clean up a few objects or flush the pipes with chemicals. In more complicated situations, we may need to dig out the pipe or use pipe camera to inspect the blockage. 

Our plumbers will always assess the damage and the situation, inform our clients fully before starting on the fix.

No one wants to deal with a completely blocked drain but knowing there’s a problem early on can save you from a much bigger headache later. So, pay attention to your drains and if you see any of these signs (not in any particular order):

• The drain is taking an abnormally long time to drain or clear;
• You hear gurgling or rumbling sounds;
• You notice wet flooring or paint that hasn’t dried after several hours;
• There’s an odor coming from your drain;
• Your sink, tub, or toilet won’t fill with water properly

This can depend on several factors, including what has been causing your drains to block.

If there are blockages from food, hair, and soap scum build-up then it is a good idea to get your drain cleaned. If it keeps happening over time, there may be more serious problem with the whole drainage system due to its age or other problems. Our plumbers can always consult you on site.

Stormwater drains are used to drain water from rainstorms or any other water source from your property. They aren’t very deep and aren’t usually more than 50mm wide. Stormwater drains play an important role in preventing major flooding after heavy rains and other extreme weather conditions.

Low water pressure is a common occurrence in older houses, where pipes are more prone to blockages. A blocked drain can cause low water pressure for everyone who uses that tap or faucet, so if you have low water pressure throughout your house, it’s a good idea to call a plumber and check if there's a blocked drain somewhere.

You’re not alone if you’ve ever had a blocked drain or pipe. To determine who is responsible for unblocking your drains and pipes, it’s important to understand who owns what. A tenant’s relationship with their landlord generally begins when they move into a property. There are different obligations for landlords and tenants depending on whether there is an agreement in place between them. If you do have an agreement in place, it will most likely outline how to handle issues like blocked drains.

Pipe relining is great alternative to pipe replacement, pipe relining is an internal sleeve type of repair to your existing sewer or stormwater pipes, we will generally use this method in hard to access places, for example under a driveway or under a house flooring or concrete slab.