CLEARING BLOCKED DRAINS CANBERRA-WIDE

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Our Fool-Proof Process to Clear Blocked Drains – Canberra

When called to your home or business to manage your drain cleaning needs, our Canberra blocked drain plumbers work through a three-step process to ensure we resolve the issue entirely.

This includes:

1. Assessing Broken Drains

Using miniaturised CCTV cameras, our technicians can accurately locate the causes of blocked drains. This is superior to pouring boiling water, white vinegar and baking soda, using a traditional plumber’s snake and an electric eel hoping to loosen the drain’s obstruction. 

Our high-tech cameras allow our plumbers to determine the best type of specialist equipment required to clear your ceramic pipes, PVC pipes and outdoor drains. This use of superior technology allows our crew to clear severe blockages rapidly.

2. Clearing Drainage Systems

Given that the CCTV camera will accurately locate the cause of the blocked drain, our drainage specialists work to remove the offending clog using a simple drain auger or high-pressure water jets. They ensure the pipes are clear and everything is running smoothly before completing the job.

3. Cleaning Up Your Entire Plumbing System

As with any other task, once they have cleared your blocked drains, our plumbers are trained to use the utmost professionalism when servicing your home or commercial property. They meet your needs and quickly collect all their equipment, wipe down surfaces and dry any mess made across your plumbing system during the appointment.

In doing this, you don’t have to worry about any aspect of the service once it’s over – just get back to enjoying your home or business with a fully functional drainage system.

What Causes Blocked Drains in Canberra?

Our drain specialists commonly see the following culprits causing drain blockages:

• Fats, cooking oil, and grease build-up (FOG): Pouring these down the drain opening of the kitchen sink will eventually cause the FOGs to solidify and block pipes.
• Tree roots: Trees and other plants can grow into pipes and cause blockages and breakage.
• Sanitary products and wet wipes: These items do not break down like toilet paper and can accumulate in pipes, causing a blocked toilet.
• Debris: Leaves, dirt, and other debris can build up in stormwater drains and cause severe blockage.
• Foreign objects: Items like toys, food waste, cat litter, jewellery, tools, and other materials can be accidentally washed down the sink, fall into a drain hole, or flushed down the toilet, causing stubborn blockages.
• Corrosion: Over time, pipes can corrode and wear away, leading to clogged drains.
• Construction and Development: Uncontrolled discharge of sediment-laden stormwater, channelisation, and wetland filling are other causes of clogging.

When faced with these circumstances, our local plumbers use state-of-the-art equipment and their expertise to repair or replace your drains.

Signs You Need a Blocked Drain Cleared Fast

Some common signs you may need to call in the best blocked drain plumbers (hint: that’s us!):

• Water Draining Slowly:  Slow draining water from your sinks, shower, or bathtub is a common sign of an issue with your pipes and can get worse when left unattended.
• Gurgling sounds: If you hear gurgling sounds coming from your drains, it’s usually a sign that air is trapped and unable to escape.
• Back-Up: If water or sewage is backing up into your sinks, toilets, or shower, it is a clear sign of a blockage.
• Unpleasant odours: If you notice a foul smell coming from your pipes, it could signify a blockage and rotting matter
• Water pooling: Water pooling around your sink, toilet, or shower.
• Water discolouration: If you notice discoloured water in your sink, toilet, or shower, it could be a sign that there is a serious blockage in the drain.

If you notice any of these signs, ensure they’re not left untreated, as it is important to address the issue as soon as possible to avoid further damage and costly repairs.

Prevention is the Best Cure

There are simple ways to ensure pipes remain clear; some of these steps include:

• Properly dispose of grease: Instead of pouring grease down the drain, let it cool and solidify, then dispose of it in the rubbish bin.
• Only flush toilet paper: Do not flush sanitary products, wipes, or other non-biodegradable items down the toilet.
• Keep debris out of stormwater drains: Keep leaves and other debris out of stormwater drains to prevent more severe blockages.
• Regularly clean your drains: Instead of relying on hot water alone, use a toilet plunger or a DIY drain snake to remove debris build-up and clear your household pipes.
• Be mindful of what you dispose of: Avoid disposing of large food scraps, coffee grounds, bones, and other food debris and items that can cause solid blockages.
• Be careful with chemicals: Be careful when using caustic cleaners, and avoid pouring grease, oil, or other chemicals down the drain. Using baking soda and vinegar with boiling water is a great natural alternative.

Schedule regular maintenance: Regularly maintain your metal or ceramic pipes and sewer systems to ensure they are in good working condition.

Contact Plumbers You Can Rely On

Our service is more than pipe relining and removing tree roots from drains. We emphasise using jet blast plumbing and specialised equipment alongside preventive measures so your blocked drain doesn’t worsen or arise again. 

Our services also extend to the following:

• Installation & repair of hot water systems
• Installation and maintenance of heating and cooling
• Fixing water leaks
• Emergency services
• And much more!

Our plumbing company can have one of our highly trained specialists there to fix the problem quickly, plus provide you with the information on what has happened, why, and how to prevent it in the future.

Don’t wait to clear a blocked drain or plumbing concerns until you’re experiencing burst pipes while washing dishes. Our team is here and ready for emergency call outs to solve slow drainage issues and offer a wide variety of solutions for your plumbing needs.

As soon as you notice something out of the ordinary, contact us for rapid service – we come and do an inspection at all hours and await those call-outs for emergency plumbing services.

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