Blocked Drains
Your drains can be blocked by numerous things. It can range from objects that have been dropped down the drain or flushed down the toilet accidentally, to a heavy build-up of hair and other gunk.
Blocked drain? Call the block drain specialists
Blocked Drain Specialist
At Melbourne First Choice Plumbing we work efficiently when it comes to clearing blockages in your drains. Whether it’s a sewer or a stormwater drain, we will come up with a solution to suit your individual needs.
During our time in the industry we have come across all sorts of strange and complex blockages. With this experience comes knowledge and skills on how to properly identify the cause and rectifying the situation in as little time as possible.
Blocked Drain Plumber
If we do need to excavate, we will do so, with your consent; then replacing the breached section of drain or pipe. If in your specific situation, excavation is not an option, we also do pipe relining, which is where we put in a new durable lining that becomes a new pipe. We like to ensure that you receive a long term solution, not just a quick fix.
Blocked Drains Melbourne
You will often experience a blocked drain due to issues in pipes that are hidden underground, under your floor or in your walls; making it hard to it hard to know that there is a problem.
To help, we have listed so indicators that you may have a blocked drain:
- Drains in the bath, shower or sinks are very slow to get rid of water
- Gurgling sounds coming from drainage points
- Water levels in your toilet are unusually high or low, or even overflowing
- Water pooling around in places outside the home
Unpleasant odours coming from your drains
7 Reasons For A Blocked Drain
There are many reasons why a drain can become blocked. Here’s 7 common reasons we’ve found over the years.
- Broken pipes
- Extreme grease build-up
- Foreign objects
- Hair
- Heavy rain and storms
- Plants and roots, as well as dirt
- Toiletries