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GET YOUR BLOCKED DRAIN UNBLOCKED

Let’s face it, a lot of people put stuff down their drains that they shouldn’t. Sometimes a blocked drain comes from tree roots or other obstructions.

If you need your drain unblocked or replaced, Pro Plumber is here to help…

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What are some common problems with blocked drains?

Your Pro Plumbers deal with blocked drains multiple times a week. The good news is that this problem is a common one and we’re likely experienced (and fixed) any problem you might have with your drains. Here are some common problems we see:

  • Slow draining sewer or stormwater pipes 

  • Blocked Sinks 

  • Blocked Toilets 

  • Gurgling sounds from sinks or toilets 

  • Water coming up from the ground

  • Water seeping into basements or ground floor bathrooms/laundry

If you’re experiencing any of these problems with your drains, contact Pro Plumber for a free quote to get it fixed in no time. Scroll down and read through a bunch of helpful tips and insights into unblocking your drain and some of the issues you might experience.

Drain basics

Both sewer and stormwater drains take the waste or stormwater away from the home. Sewer water is taken to a sewer main, deep in the ground. Stormwater is usually taken to the street and exits to the curb and gutter. This is all usually done by gravity. The wastewater flows downhill to the sewer main – stormwater flows downhill to the street. 

How does a blocked drain get blocked?

There are three main reasons why drains get blocked.

1. Movement
The earth is constantly moving and because your pipework is underground, if the ground moves, then so does the pipework. This causes the pipework to crack or bend causing blockages.

2. Trees & Plants
If there are open joints in the pipework, trees and plant roots are another major cause of blockages. The roots seek out the moisture on the pipework and continue to grow, filling the pipes with a mass of roots. 

3. Foreign Objects
People put things down their drains that shouldn’t go down there all the time. From a build-up of hair over time to household items that are intended for rubbish bins as opposed to drainage systems.

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What's involved in clearing a blocked drain?

If the pipework is full of wastewater, we usually start by sending a high-pressure jetting machine down. This will often clear some of the blockage. Some drains can be unblocked with the use of plungers, but this is often just a quick fix, as the source of the blockage can’t be properly determined unless we do further investigation with a waterproof camera. 

So, the majority of the time, we use our waterproof inspection camera to get a look at why the drain was blocked in the first place. This usually gives us enough information to work out a solution to ensure the blockage doesn’t happen again any time soon.

We may have to dig up roots or replace old pipework.

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