Blocked Drains South Morang
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Blocked Drains
Most blocked drains occur due to invasive roots or debris build-up, and if not addressed promptly, they can cause extensive issues.
Using the most up-to-date technology, our CCTV drain camera and locating equipment, we can pinpoint exactly where the blockage is almost to the millimetre.
Precision Plumbing uses a high-pressure jetting machine to break through even the toughest blockages—quickly, cleanly, and affordably.
Why Precision Plumbing for Blocked Drains?
High-Tech Drain Camera
Clear all blockages
Fix with minimal mess
How to Tell If You Have a Blocked Drain
Your home or business has a plumbing and drainage system with a combination of pipes and drains. Pipes carry clean water into the building, meanwhile drains and other pipes carry wastewater away to a septic tank or sewerage facility.
Blocked drains or pipes can present in different ways depending on the situation. If you observe any of the following signs, it’s best to call in a professional:
- Water draining slowly from your sinks, showers, or bathtubs.
- Strange gurgling noises when water is flowing. These noises are often caused by the trapped air bubbles created by a blockage.
- Unpleasant smells, particularly near sinks or pipes connected to your drain. These smells may mean a drain or pipe is clogged with grease, waste, or bits of food.
- Toilets that do not flush as they should or that overflow, commonly due to a blockage in the pipe or drainage system.
- Standing water around sinks, showers, or outside drains—a potential sign of improper drainage or blockage.
Getting in touch with us early improves the chances of catching the problem before it leads to major blockages or costly water damage.
What Causes Blocked Drains?
There are several common causes behind drain blockages, including the following:
- Tree roots, fallen leaves and twigs. It’s common for tree roots to infiltrate underground drains, as they like the moist and nutrient-rich environment. Leaves and twigs also have a tendency to get into stormwater drains by flowing from roof gutters through downpipes.
- Oils and fats from cooking can solidify along pipe walls, gradually restricting water movement.
- Bathroom drains can clog with hair and debris over time, particularly in showers and basins.
- Bits of food, coffee grounds, and other kitchen waste not disposed of properly.
- Scum from soap and minerals can collect in pipes over time, gradually leading to restricted flow.
- Flushing non-disposable items such as wipes, sanitary products, and small objects can easily lead to clogs.
- Damaged or shifted pipe sections tend to snag waste material, causing buildup and drainage problems.
- Improper installation—like misaligned or wrong-sized pipes—can lead to flow issues and recurring blockages.
Factors leading to blockages often vary between residential and commercial properties.
We frequently encounter blockages in homes caused by low-flow toilets and buildups of hair and soap residue.
In commercial or industrial settings, blockages are often caused by grease accumulation from food preparation areas or the flushing of non-disposable items like sanitary products.
How Do You Avoid a Drain Blockage?
You can take several steps to help prevent future blockages, such as:
Regular drain servicing can prevent bigger problems—book a yearly inspection with your plumber to keep everything running smoothly.
Dispose of waste carefully—never put grease, food, hair, or non-flushable items down your drains.
Installing a strainer or gutter guard helps block leaves, roots, and debris from entering your drains and causing major clogs.
When Do You Need a Professional Plumbing Service?
You may be wondering, can I unblock a drain myself, or do I need a plumber?
Some minor blockages caused by household or business waste can be tackled with DIY methods. Try warm water and vinegar for grease, or hot water and bleach to deal with hair and personal care products.
If the appropriate DIY methods aren’t working, or if you are in doubt, we highly advise contacting plumbing industry professionals. The benefits of using a professional plumber include:
- Their advanced locating and clearing tools and technology. With specialised tools like CCTV cameras and hydro-jet equipment, plumbers can quickly zone in on the problem and save everyone time and effort.
- Licensed and highly skilled, plumbers are trained to manage various blockages in different environments with confidence and precision.
- Plumbers offer full-service solutions—from diagnosing and resolving the current problem to preventing future blockages and repairing infrastructure.
- Plumbers know how to safely address dangerous blockages, including those involving sewerage systems and potentially harmful materials.
DIY drain fixes often come with hidden costs and risks, including recurring issues or accidental damage. Professional plumbing services offer a more reliable, efficient, and economical solution.
Precision Plumbing delivers top-tier service that meets all commercial plumbing standards. From blocked drains to broken pipes and everything in between, our expert plumbers in south morang are ready to help.
Drain clearing experts in South Morang, VIC and nearby suburbs
Having issues with blocked drains or pipes? Contact Precision Plumbing—we offer a full suite of plumbing repair and maintenance services to homes and businesses throughout Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs.
Our fully licensed and highly trained professional plumbers can take on any plumbing job, no matter how big or small. We provide a reliable, honest and friendly service, with competitive set pricing.