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There are a lot of different jobs that require the services of a plumber, it could be anything from fixing a faulty dishwasher to installing a whole new bathroom. However, it’s probably no surprise that a lot of the plumbing issues arising in both residential and commercial property relate to either blocked or broken pipes.

There’s no limit to the sort of things that end up down people’s pipes and drains and unfortunately once things go down into them – they don’t tend to come back out without professional help. You’ll need the services of not just a plumber but a drainage professional to ensure that you get the best result with the least amount of stress. Come along as we go through how a call for assistance may happen …

Reasons for a blocked pipe or drain

Most of the time it’s fairly obvious when you have a blocked pipe. It may be that water is draining away slowly or not draining at all. Your pipes may be gurgling or your toilet may not be flushing correctly.

The most common reasons that your pipe has ended up being blocked include:

• Tree roots have invaded a pipe
• Hair is clogging the drain
• Fats and oils have set hard in the pipe
• Food waste
• Foreign objects

DIY Drain Clearing

There are plenty of traditional methods that you can try to unblock your drains such as hot water, vinegar and bicarb soda, and over the counter drain dissolving crystals. It goes without saying that prevention is better than fixing the problem, but if all else fails, help is at hand.

Professional Drainage Help

Sometimes it calls for professional help and you’ll be relieved to know that the process is relatively straight forward.

We might start by using a CCTV drain camera to identify the location and cause of the blockage. Often, it can be dislodged and flushed out using our high pressure water jetter.

It works exactly the way you are imagining (fireman with a big hose? – yep!). A hydro hose fitted with a range of specialist nozzles will blast a stream of water down your pipe. This stream is strong enough to easily cut through tree roots and to dislodge any foreign objects.

The CCTV drain camera will again be deployed to ensure that all the debris has actually been cleared but also to check for any damage or breaks in the pipe. If damage is found, well all is not lost.

Broken Pipes

Right now, the thought of a broken pipe has probably filled you with fear and dread, but stay with me. You may be surprised to learn that there is an easy solution for that too.

Traditionally, fixing or replacing a broken pipe meant having to dig up to get to the pipe (lots of mess and mud) and of course considerable cost as well. However, not anymore!

Pipe Relining

A qualified pipe relining technician can repair broken pipes for you from the inside out. This new technology is innovative and environmentally friendly and prevents the need for extensive earthworks.

A small CCTV camera is sent down the pipe or drain to get a clear picture of the damage and work required. Then the pipe is relined with a composite resin that sets hard and allows waste and water to flow through, just like a brand new pipe.

It’s an easy, cost effective solution that means that businesses are spared lengthy down time and considerable costs. There are so many benefits to pipe relining:

• Eliminates digging, excavation and destruction of property
• Prevents other contaminants from leaching into the water
• Reduces the risk to other services as there is no excavation
• It can be used even where there are bends and junctions
• Versatility – can repair concrete, PVC, clay, copper, steel
• Can be used for waste, water, chemical pipes etc

So, it’s been a big day, but a successful one. What started with a blocked drain, soon escalated to a much more complex situation with a broken pipe. But by calling the right drainage professional, it has all been taken care of without mess, without excavation, without downtime and most importantly without spending loads of dollars!

So next time you have a blocked drain or one in need of repair, now you know who to call … your local drainage professional.