Blocked Drains
Are you dealing with a blocked drain? Whatever the cause, our emergency plumbers can clear up any blocked drain giving you problems promptly and effortlessly. Our drain savvy plumbers are available all day every day to assist you with all of your drains and pipes plumbing problems.
How Do We Unblock Drains?
Our skilled plumbing technicians utilize a variety of tools that allow them to free any blocks or clogs in your drains and pipes.
Drain Machine
This machine comes equipped with a rotating cable that has “teeth” or blades on the end of the line. The technician feeds the cable down the drain line, while the blades cut or scour any obstacles in its path, making sure the entire drain line is cleaned. There are a variety of bladed fixtures 
that can be attached to this machine, depending on the type and thickness of the blockage.
Different versions of the drain machine may be used depending on the width and length of the drain that requires cleaning. Most of these machines are quite compact; this allows it to fit indoors in most situations. They’re ideal for cleaning old galvanized, and cast iron drains to remove rust of any other hard deposits. Drain machines are also commonly used for cutting roots and concrete or cement removal while not causing creating spillage or messes.
Water Jetting
Water jet tools consist of long, flexible hoses that have unique cleaning nozzles on the end. The hose is fed through the drain, while the nozzle shoots out high pressured water jets. These jets blast away any clogs in front of them, while also propelling the hose down the drain.
Nozzles and hoses both can vary in design according to the nature of the obstruction that is in the drain or pipe, as well as the side of the drain itself. Water jetting is effective for long distances, which makes them useful for areas of limited access and can be used indoors without being disruptive or messy.
Types of Blocked Drains and Pipes
Every drain will clog over time, this causes them to drain water slow and slower. Grease, hair, and detergents can build up over time, and eventually creating a blockage. Our plumbers will use the necessary tools and machines to cut through and remove the clog or debris, cleaning your drains in no time.
Shower drains present their own challenges. Most often, the cause of a buildup in shower drains is soap buildup and hair in the trap or drain pipe. A skilled plumber, trained in shower repair techniques, will use an appropriate tool or machine to clean the drain and remove any and all debris, restoring it to a like-new condition.
Bathroom sink drains are one of the more common drain clogs our plumbers deal with. Bathroom sink drains will often become clogged with excess toothpaste, hair or soap and other grime. Our professionals will use the appropriate tools to remove the clog, and clean the drain, restoring your pipes.
Toilet drains can be overwhelmed with excess toilet paper, hygiene products, or the occasional children’s toy. Our plumbers often use a machine that feeds a spinning cable into the toilet drain. This machine has a unique tip that comes with spring loaded blades. These bladed can cut through and completely remove any obstructions, while staying close to the inside walls of the pipe. This cleans your toilet drains, and restores full function as well as powerful flushes.
Floor drains are commonly found in basements, and laundry areas as well as garages. They can also be found on patios, driveways, or even older bathrooms. These drain pipes often have come with a special trap that should be kept filled with water, which lowers the chance of sewer gasses from escaping. These drains should be occasionally tested to ensure they are not clogged, and will be ready to carry away water to prevent flooding. Floor drains can become clogged by dirt or debris, but our plumbers can restore full function quickly, allowing proper drainage.
If you are experiencing a clogged or blocked drain, do not let it get worse or cause a burst pipe. Call our professional, trained and certified plumbers to clean your drains. Our plumbers are available for all suburbs of Melbourne, all day every day.