Having Trouble With a Blocked Drain?
From the trusty plunger to our advanced high-pressure water jetters, we’ve got the gear and know-how to clear even the nastiest of blockages — whether it’s tree roots, grease, or years of buildup.
Our experienced plumbing team can get just about any pipe flowing freely again.
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Signs of a Blocked Drain
Smell
A stinky sink or drain hole indicates that household waste matter – including paper, fat and hair – has clogged the drainpipe. While it festers it blocks the water flow, causing a bad smell.
Overflow
You’re probably quite used to everything flowing down your drain. As a result, it’s quite alarming seeing water spill back up. If your drain is overflowing, that means you’re facing a blockage.
Gurgling sounds
As water tries to flow around a local blockage in the drains there will be odd gurgles and other strangulated sounds coming from pipes, sinks and showers, indicating trapped air. Noises near bathtubs or showers may signify a blockage further down the line.
Slow to drain
If water in sinks, showers, baths and toilet bowls is slow to empty, pools or forms bubbles and backwash a blockage is obstructing the flow. If several fixtures are affected, for example the water level changes in the basin as well as the toilet bowl upon flushing, it suggests the blockage is located down the main sewer drain.
Causes of Blocked Drains
Tree roots
Be aware when tending and planning your garden that roots from plants and trees breaking into hairline cracks in older pipes are the number one cause of damage. This is even more likely during a long dry spell when plants are looking for a water source. Old clay pipes are also particularly vulnerable to tree root damage.
Toiletries
Wipes, tissues, sanitary products and excess loo paper can cause severe blockages. When sanitary products are placed in the toilet they expand, causing major drainpipe issues. While some wipe packaging indicates they can be flushed this isn’t the case.
Cooking oil
If kitchen oil, fat and grease have been tipped down the sink they can coat pipes and harden into obstructions in the cold. Down the sewer line, the oil, grease and fat can form enormous ‘fatbergs’.
Natural Debris
Garden grills and gutters fill up with leaves, soil and other natural matter, especially during heavy rains and autumnal leaf drops. Uncleared debris blocks up gutters, drains and drainpipes.
Hair
Regular shampooing will result in some hair loss that can clog drains in bathtubs and showers. If you wash your dog in the bath its hair can also end up blocking drains and pipes.
Foreign objects
Start the lesson early: Kids’ toys should stay out of the toilet – for obvious reasons of hygiene as well as the expensive blockages they can form.
Cat litter
As kitty litter is designed to clump and absorb moisture the last place you want it in your drains, so never put it down the toilet.
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Blocked Drain Problems?
No matter the job or time you need us, we will be there, as we operate 24/7 all year round.
We treat Blocked Drains Sydney seriously as we understand the inconvenience they cause in your home. Prolific Plumbing in Sydney will first perform a visual inspection to identify the cause and unclog drains.
Our high-pressure water jet is capable of reaching upwards of 60000psi with water streaming from an outlet no bigger than a pinhead, what this means it has the ability to cut through tree roots, sanitary napkins and foreign matters lodged in the pipework, so you know with confidence we have the equipment necessary to get your Blocked Drain flowing.
Once we clear the blockage we also use our CCTV Camera to inspect your drain line and advise of conditions and remedies to prevent further blockages.
Our equipment also allows us to locate underground pipework with the use of a radiofrequency pipe locator, ensuring pinpoint accuracy of location of any damage or blockages we come across.
Other Services
CCTV Pipe Inspections
We use our CCTV Camera to inspect your pipes and advise of conditions and remedies to prevent further blockages.
Pipe Relining
Pipe relining is a trenchless, no-dig pipe repair solution that fixes damaged or broken pipes without disrupting your yard or property.
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Ways to clear a Blocked Drain
1. Boiling Water
A straightforward non-toxic option is to carefully clean sink holes, drain holes and toilet bowls with boiling water. Avoid the sink seal. Boiling water breaks down grease, soap and food that binds objects into a clump and loosens blockages. Mix with detergent for tackling grease. Choose hot water rather than boiling water if you have PVC pipes
2. Natural drain cleaners
A great household non-toxic solution is the combo of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and white vinegar, reacting together to clean grease and break down solids. Flush drains with hot water afterwards to remove any residue. Also try commercial kind-to-earth cleaning fluids, such as bacteria-based enzyme cleaners. This solution won’t help with plastic objects or tree roots.
3. Caustic cleaners
They aren’t friends of the environment but commercial caustic cleaners, when used carefully, can dissolve tougher items like hair, as well as grease. Protect your hands and wear a mask, leave in chemicals for the recommended time and flush pipes with cold water afterwards to reduce chemical residue (hot water might react). Caustic cleaners aren’t suitable for PVC pipes, older pipes and some pipe glues.
4. Plunger
Cup plungers are a practical non-chemical de-clogger of sinks. First cover the overflow drain with tape or a damp cloth to create a seal. For sufficient pressure in a double sink, seal the second drain. Pressing a plunger up and down over a drainage hole will create an air-based force that can shift obstructions. Even squeezing an empty milk carton over the sinkhole can create a jet of air. Use a flange or toilet plunger for clearing loos. Grease and mineral remnants don’t respond as well to plunging so may require another option
.5. DIY drain snake
From a coat-hanger, fashion your own version of a plumber’s snake to scrape away at minor close-by blockages, including hair or soap. Or, buy a drain auger, a handheld version of the plumber’s snake.
6. Plumber’s drain snake
The ‘Eel’ or plumber’s snake can remove blockages near the drain opening. The tool has a sharp-tipped coil at the end of a cable and cuts away at blockages when it spins. It has a longer range than a handheld drain auger and benefits from being operated by a plumber.
7. CCTV drain inspection camera
CCTV drain inspection cameras are a great plumber’s tool to verify cracked and obstructed pipes. The camera is attached to a cable reel and guided through pipes providing a real-time inspection and identification of the problem.
8. High Pressure Water Jet
Hydro jets or high pressure water jets can move even the toughest blockages along. Plumbers should operate the equipment as the force is very strong. The water pressure from the water jet can blast tree roots and blockages out of the way.
9. Excavation
A severe blockage may require a plumber to dig out the area around the pipe, remove blockages, repair damage then replace the pipe and backfill. Old clay pipes can crack and collapse and the entire pipe may need to be dug up and replaced to clear the blockage.
10. Pipe Relining
A professional plumber can reline existing older pipes economically with an epoxy resin that hardens to make the pipeline watertight and resistant to tree roots that cause flooding or backed-up sinks and toilets. Before the relining, the plumber will employ CCTV and water jets to locate and clean out blockages. ‘No Dig’ pipe relining is an increasingly popular option for people who wish to repair their pipes without damaging their gardens.
The Prolific Difference
Prolific Plumbing is a trusted, local plumbing business servicing homes and businesses right across Sydney, with a strong base in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas. Our team of licensed, highly experienced plumbers handle everything from day-to-day maintenance to urgent emergencies, with a strong focus on clean workmanship, communication and long-term solutions.
We cover all areas of plumbing, including gas fitting, leak detection, blocked drains, hot water system installation, maintenance and repairs, toilet and tap issues, roof and gutter leaks, stormwater and more. Whether it’s a small job in a unit or a larger project in a commercial building, we treat every property with the same level of care.
Our plumbers are on call 24/7, all year round, for genuine plumbing emergencies. Every vehicle is fully stocked with quality materials, fixtures and the latest tools and diagnostic equipment, so most jobs can be diagnosed and repaired on the spot without unnecessary trips to suppliers.
With Prolific Plumbing, there are no hidden surprises. We provide clear, upfront pricing before we start work, and you only pay once the job is completed and you’re happy with the result. For your convenience, we accept card payments, direct deposit, PayPal and cash.
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