We can unblock your blocked sewers, stormwater lines, down pipes, toilets, sinks, baths, or showers. If you have a blockage, we can repair it!

The most commonly encountered blockage is a result of tree root entry. Considering the lack of rain in recent times, tree roots are in much need of a water source. In many cases they fulfill this need from the water in your underground pipes. The tree roots penetrate the pipe and eventually become a large mass, which causes an obstruction and restricts flow.

Up until approximately 30 years ago earthenware pipes (i.e. terracotta pipes) were used for underground sewerage and storm water pipes. Rubber ring joints were used to connect the sections of earthenware pipe, unlike the now used PVC plastic pipes, which are solvent welded. The rubber ring joints over time can be penetrated by tree roots, which then cause the pipe to break. Although PVC pipes are exempt from this if installed incorrectly then can also cause blockages.

Other obstructions may be toilet paper stoppages, fat/grease, or the more problematic broken pipe.

In the case of a broken pipe, typically only a section of the pipe is affected, which may require replacement. With the use of our CCTV camera inspection its location can be pinpointed, meaning the old days of having to costly and unnecessarily replace an entire drain are gone.

There are many options we have to repair your pipes and our experienced plumbers will find the best solution for you. This may include:
• CCTV camera inspection
• High pressure jet cleaning
• Sewer machine
• Replacement of the affected section of pipe

Typically, we first send our CCTV drain camera down the drain to the point of obstruction. We can now detect from above ground exactly where the blockage is located. The sewer machine or high pressure jetter may then be used depending on its nature, to temporarily clear the obstruction. For a more permanent solution we can replace the effected section of pipe.

At each stage of the process you, the householder, are involved. You are able to see the exact nature of the problem and therefore better able to decide on the course of action regarding the health of your drains.

For more information on the above, see the individual service pages located on your left.