Book A Plumber
Blocked Drains Adelaide
Blocked drains require urgent attention. If blockages are not cleared as soon as possible it could cause further issues in other areas of your home. Rely on the experience of Plumfast to keep your drains operating as intended.
Don’t wait for your blocked drains to become an emergency. Signs of blocking drains are smelly odours, slow draining water from the wastes or water in the toilet being sucked back too quickly.
It pays to be proactive with the signs of blocked drains, and not reactive. Avoid afterhours callouts or further damage to property for leaving blocked drains over time, take note of the warning signs of blocked drains.
Residential and Commercial Drain Cleaning
Plumfast Trades are equipped with the tools to locate, determine and clear the blockage to your drains. With our electric drain cleaners and Hydrojet services we can successfully clear your blocked drains.
Hand Held Cleaners
If the blocked drains are not severe and the blockages are found in smaller branches of drains such as sinks, basins and floor drains, then our hand-held drain cleaners can be effective with those blockages.
Electric Drain Cleaners
The electric and the marco drain machine are our most common use cleaners for the larger blocked drain in your home. These machines are able to chop through tree roots or other solid objects and flush them away.
HydroJet
For stormwater drains or those harder to clear sewer blockages, we recommend the HydroJet. This uses high-pressure water jet to disperse tree roots or any other blockages, such as sludge. We use the hydro-jet technology prior to inspecting the drains with a sewer camera.
Drain Camera
We have CCTV drain cameras to explore problematic drains if the blockages persists. We are accurately able to locate the blockage, breakage or leak for when the time comes you want to repair the drains. Drains are an important part of our homes eco-system.
FAQ
Common questions about Adelaide drains
Find out everything you need to know about South Australian drains with some frequently asked questions. If there is every anything we can help with, don't hesitate to get in contact.
Find out everything you need to know about South Australian drains with some frequently asked questions. If there is every anything we can help with, don't hesitate to get in contact.
Some of the most common causes of blocked drains in Adelaide, that our plumbers see regularly are:
- Food scraps, oils and fats in the sink
- Hair, soap scum and conditioners in the shower
- Wet wipes, nappies or sanitary products in the sewer drains
- Tree roots, garden waste and general rubbish getting into stormwater drains.
If you wanted to attempt some DIY remedies for blocked drains, without using harmful chemicals, we would recommend a variation of plungers for blocked toilets, sinks and drains.
For the more stubborn blockages speak with our helpful team. We have the right tools for the job, with electric drain machines for sewer blockages, and hydrojet technology for stormwater and sludge blockages.
If its not one of the three Ps then it should avoid being flushed into our sewers from your toilet. Kitchen sinks have similar rules to avoid blockages by not pouring oils, fats and food scraps into the drain.
There is a simple test you can try to know what items can be flushed down the toilet without causing a blockage:
- Fill a container with water
- Swish item around in the water and leave it there for about 10 minutes
- If you don’t see any change or if the item doesn’t disintegrate in water, then don’t flush it!
Get in Touch Today!
When you need a plumber fast, rely on Plumfast!
90
per cent of materials removed from SA sewers are wet wipes and hygiene products.
Our drain networks are connected, what one does can affect the other and in the last 12 months there have been over 2500 blockages caused by wet wipes, report SA Water. We all need to play our part to help keep South Australian sewers healthy.
The effects of blocked drains on your home and health
We treat blocked drains as an emergency service as immediate attendance could prevent damage to your home. Making sure the network of channels that remove waste from your home is working efficiently can prevent the health risk blocked drains could bring you and your family.
If your drains prevent wastewater to leave the home efficiently it could cause back flow. Enabling bacteria to grow, insects and other bugs can be attracted, structural damage to the walls and foundations due to dampness and swelling.
There are early signs that suggest you have a block drain:
- Smelly odours
- Slow draining sink and basin
- Toilet water being brought back after flushing.
If you are unsure or need any assistance give us a call on 1300 758 632.
Our Service Guarantee
We have been amongst industry leaders with trusted advisors and some of the best warranties in the industry.
Transparency & Integrity
If the problem is complex, we take the time to explain it. If we make a mistake, we own it - you don't wear it.
Expert Advice Tailored To You
We are not here to make a quick buck. Our long-term goal is to build trusted relationships with our customers.