Plumber for Blocked Drains

Households differ in sizes and structures, but they all have pretty similar drainage systems. There is the external drainage system, responsible for guiding excess rainwater off your roof and your property is vital to prevent your property from flooding, and if it gets blocked, this is exactly what can happen. And then there is the internal drainage system, which is connected to all your water services such as showers, toilets and sinks. The drainage system connects these services to the main sewer line, guiding the excess water into the sewer, using gravity and air flow. If there is a blockage in the internal drainage system, the services affected may become completely unusable until the blockage is removed. Some blockages are relatively easy to remove by using common drainage cleaning chemicals from the supermarket. But sometimes, these products are not enough, and more thorough measures are needed. Plumbing Bendigo’s team of experienced and fully certified drain plumbers are ready to help, regardless of the scale or urgency of the issue.

Specialised Blocked Drain Bendigo Plumber

Do you need a blocked drain plumber Bendigo? With its unique history and setting, Bendigo is our home and it is close to our hearts. We want what is best for our city, and as local plumbers, we can do our part by keeping the waters flowing. Feel free to get in touch with the friendly team and Plumbing Bendigo any time when you have a plumbing emergency or even just some plumbing related questions you would like professional opinion on. And when it comes to blocked drains and blocked pipes, we are the best blocked drain plumbing team in Bendigo for these tasks. Call now for a free quote.

Why Do Drains Get Blocked?

There can be many different scenarios where drains can get blocked, but there is a list of more common culprits. Because the setting is quite different for internal and external drainage systems, we will look at them separately below. 
​Examples of external blocked drains are: ​

Leaves in driveway drains - Mostly affecting the drains next to your driveway. These drains are ramps that are usually covered with a protective grid, leading excess rainwater from your property to the curb side drain, and from there into the main rainwater drain underground. Regardless of the grid, some leaves and debris can sometimes get through and cause a blockage over time, sweeping the area around the drain and keeping it clear from debris will help avoid a blockage in the future.

Tree Roots in storm water drain -  This can sound a bit unlikely, but you’d be surprised at the number of cases we have dealt with where tree roots have found their way inside the pipes through a small crack and settled there to enjoy the constant water supply. This is one of the scenarios that can get dangerous if not dealt with as soon as the first symptoms arise, such as backyard flooding.

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Roof Runoff blocking gutters - This is very similar to what can happen with your driveway drain, but it can affect any part of your stormwater drainage system, including the gutters, downpipes and the underground piping to move water off your property. Leaves and small debris that lands on your roof is guilty here. Keeping your roof clean will help to avoid these possibly dangerous blockages.

Blocked Drain Repairs Bendigo

Blocked drains can not go ignored as they can seriously damage your property, or at least serious inconvenience to your daily routines. Plumbing Bendigo is a local plumbing service with a goal to make Bendigo flow freely. We have established a very reputable presence in the community and we value our clients highly! With our very competitive, transparent fixed pricing, you will always know exactly what you are paying for, without any surprises at the end of the project. For a cheap blocked drains service, give us a call now for a free quote. Our team is fully registered and have extensive experience dealing with blocked drains.
​Examples of internal blocked drains are:

Grease buildup in the kitchen sink - This is a very common scenario as we all wash our greasy pans in the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink drainage is built to handle it, however it is not invincible. Often the grease gets stuck with the last bit of water in the stink trap, which is the S- shaped pipe under the sink. As the water cools down the grease solidifies and is less likely to flow out of there with the next movement of water. Over time, bit by bit, these remains of greasy washes can build up and cause a blockage. 

Food Scraps buildup - This is really just an expansion to the grease buildup, as it is mainly the same area where the food bits get stuck. In the pipe, they mix together with the grease and become a sticky mass that can block your pipe completely and be quite difficult to get rid of. Sometimes the trap needs to be removed and cleaned out manually. ​

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Soap Scum blockage in showers and bathroom sinks - You know these little gooey bits of soap that sometimes get separated from the main soap bar and float down the drain with the water stream? They consist of calcium stearate, which basically causes calcium buildup in the drain. ​

Hair in the shower drain - If you have a filter, also known as a hair catcher over your shower drain, which most showers nowadays have, most of the hair is captured in the filter. You need to clean the filter out once in a while to keep things flowing smoothly. However, over time enough hairs can slip through the filter and cause a more serious blockage deeper down, most likely in the trap. Just like sinks, showers too have a trap of their own.

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Kitty Litter toilet blockage - It is so convenient to just flush that kitty litter down the toilet and not worry about it again. The problem arises when it starts coming back up again, when the water level in your toilet is suddenly rising instead of the usual downward spiral. Not all kitty litters are flushable, make sure you use a brand that actually makes flushable kitty litter.

Toys in the toilet - Toys and other household items are not flushable, but kids don’t understand that, for them it is just fun to see things go down the toilet. It is very common when we find Barbie heads and stuffed animals in toilets!

Excavation Services For Blocked Drains

If your backyard is flooded and you are suspecting an underground pipe is blocked by an unknown cause, get in touch with our specialists in Plumbing Bendigo Immediately. This is a scenario where major damage can occur to your building structures if not dealt with urgently. Our team is fully qualified and licenced to run an excavation project and get to the bottom of the issue. We have gained a lot of experience over the years and improved our techniques over the years. We are able to diagnose and locate the issue quickly, isolate the affected area and fix it without affecting the rest of the system.

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS BENDIGO

Drainage systems are designed to take unwanted leftover water away from your property. Appliances such as showers, sinks, bathtubs and toilets are all connected to a drainage system. They all vary slightly, but the main principle is the same. Using airflow and gravity, the water is guided through a system of pipes towards the main sewer lines. The first element the water goes through is called a trap, this S-shaped pipe is a clever and vital part of the structure as it allows for some water to stay trapped in the lowest curve of the pipe, blocking the way for stinky gases to come back up from the sewer. Without this part, our sinks and showers would not always smell as fresh as they do. The trap is also a common area for blockages to appear. Try some drain cleaner from the supermarket first as it usually takes care of the problem. If the blockage won't budge, get in touch with the Plumbing Bendigo team, as we have some extra tricks up our sleeve!
Another important part of your household drainage system has to do with all the rainwater that’s falling on your roof. If you are not harvesting rainwater for use, it needs to be led off the property to avoid flooding. The storm water drainage system includes the gutters and downpipes, but also a long underground pipe that leads the water from the downpipes to the main storm water drain. It is vital to keep this system in good working order as the consequences may be bad if a major leak were to occur close to your house foundation.

Even though the drainage systems are based on a relatively simple concept, there are many various parts and bits of different materials involved that all need to fit together just right. The Plumbing Bendigo team is well versed in all things drainage. We know all the brands and products and what fits well with what. We also understand the older drainage systems that were used in Bendigo decades ago, and know exactly how to give them a boost, or replace them. If you would like to upgrade or simply check on your drainage systems, get in touch!

Bendigo’s Drain and Sewer Specialists

The beauty of this simple concept is that it works so effortlessly and flawlessly, when it is set up right. However just because the concept is simple, does not mean that the application and the installation process is - With crucial elements like right amount of air flow, correct angles for the pipes, and finding the proper connections for all the parts, this task definitely requires some specialist expertise for a successful outcome. And not to forget the importance of the quality for critical drainage parts such as the stormwater drainage system. For all these reasons, we strongly advise that a certified, licenced plumber works on your drainage systems, whether it is a full installation or a quick fix. 
Get in touch with our team of experienced plumbers for a free quote!