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Blocked Drains
Blocked drains can be a major inconvenience. Along with awful smells and poorly draining sinks, they are often signs of a plumbing issue that could cause bigger problems for your home if left unattended. If blocked drains are not dealt with quickly, they could damage your plumbing system or cause backflow of water but with proper knowledge and preventative measures, you can avoid the hassle altogether and keep your drains flowing smoothly.
Common blockages in your drains are normally caused by:
- cracked or broken sewer and stormwater pipes
- tree roots and plant debris
- food waste and cooking oil
- ground movement
- hair and personal care products
- non-flushable items including baby wipes and cotton swaps
- small solid objects such as balls and toys
- poor plumbing maintenance
Forensic Plumbing have the equipment to solve all of your drainage issues and have been specialising in blocked sewer and stormwater drains for over 30 years.
We operate environmentally safe and economical high pressure water jetting units to clear blockages and leave your drains clean and in working order.
All of our vehicles carry specialised equipment such as water jetting units to unblock drains, CCTV drain cameras to inspect any internal damage to the drains and locating equipment to pinpoint from ground level where the issue is within the blocked drain.
Forensic Plumbing's experienced plumbers can assist you with clearing blocked drains, repairing or laying new sewer or stormwater pipes, unblocking toilets and cleaning sewer and stormwater drains.
Fixing and preventing blocked drains
When it comes to fixing blockages, you can start by pouring boiling water down the drain. This can help dissolve fatty blockages and buildup from grease however, if the problem persists give Forensic Plumbing a call. We can assess the level of damage the blockage has caused and use our expertise to address the issue so you can get your pipes back to perfect running order.
When it comes to prevention, the best thing you can do is invest in regular cleaning and maintenance that clears out any build-ups before they become blockages. We also recommend annual pipe inspections to identify minor problems before they snowball into large costly repairs.
