Blocked Drain Plumber Adelaide
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There are not many plumbing issues around the home that are more inconvenient than a blocked drain. The water starts to drain away more slowly, funny smells begin wafting through the plughole, and before you know it, you are standing in the shower, and your feet are surrounded by a pool of water.
Sometimes it’s not that simple. Hair, food bits and greasy substances do accumulate in the drains, but it can be due to tree roots entering the pipes, broken or damaged drain pipes, or it could be a blockage in the sewer further in.
However, noticing the signs and addressing the problem at the first instance can often prevent a bigger issue.
Why Choose Koala Plumbing?
When searching for help with blocked drains, choosing the right plumber makes all the difference. We offer:
- Fast same-day service across Adelaide.
- Fully licensed and insured plumbers.
- Modern diagnostic and drain-clearing equipment.
- Honest, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
- Long-lasting solutions, not temporary fixes.
- Friendly, reliable local service.
What Causes Blocked Drains?
What goes down the drain can cause blockages. Leftover cooking fats, oil, food scraps and grease combine, cling to pipes and become a sticky mass, preventing water from moving through the pipe.
Hair and soap scum can cause similar problems in the bathroom and toilet. Dry wipes, feminine hygiene products, and paper towels in the toilet can accumulate and cause flooding.
Garden drains are not always problem-free; it only takes a few leaves to block that vital run. Tree roots can also be a big problem, as they can find the smallest entry to enter a pipe and grow in size. At this point, there is not a lot you can do.
Sometimes, whatever goes down your drain is not the problem. A pipe that is cracked, broken, or not connecting properly can lead to bad drainage. This will also be the cause of repeated drain blockage.
Signs Your Drain Is Blocked
If you notice any of the following signs, you may already have a If you’ve got a completely blocked drain, you’ll know about it. But do you have a partially blocked drain? Or is it just something you’ve imagined?
Here are some of the earliest signs of a blockage to help you work it out. Next time a bath or a shower takes longer to drain than usual, remember it. Any gurgling noises from your plug holes or unpleasant odours are warning signs. Water coming back up the drains is another one.
Finally, if more than one of your fixtures is bad at the same time, the problem isn’t with them. Both your toilet and your bath or shower, being equally blocked, must mean the problem is with the tube they both share.
Never wait until the water stops flowing completely. A partial blockage will easily turn complete.
What Should You Do About a Blocked Drain?
For a toilet: You can use the plunger on the bowl, or you can make a seal with a towel and try plunging a drain at the bottom of the bowl.
For a drain: You can try to pull out a visible stoppage, if you can do so safely.
If this fails to solve the problem, we offer a complete range of blocked drain solutions using modern equipment and proven techniques.
CCTV Drain Inspections
Our high-resolution CCTV drain cameras allow us to inspect your pipes internally and pinpoint the exact cause and location of blockages. This means accurate repairs without unnecessary digging or guesswork.
High-Pressure Drain Cleaning
High-pressure water jetting is the most effective and environmentally friendly way to clear blocked drains. It removes grease, sludge, roots, and debris while thoroughly cleaning pipe walls to restore full water flow.
24/7 Emergency Blocked Drain Services
Drain emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why we provide 24/7 emergency blocked drain services in Adelaide. If you have an overflowing drain or sewer backup, we can respond quickly.
Areas of Service
We Go Everywhere in SA
We service all suburbs across the greater metropolitan area of Adelaide, including the Adelaide Hills.
How Can You Prevent Blocked Drains?
Taking care of your own drains is easy and straightforward.
- Don’t put cooking oil or grease into your sink. Scrape leftovers into your garbage bin, and catch any food scraps with a sink strainer.
- Remove hair from shower, bath and sink drains regularly. Only ever flush toilet paper and human waste. Wipes, cotton products (even those labelled “flushable”) and sanitary items should be binned.
- Clear leaves and garden products. Remove debris around external drains.
Most importantly, never ignore a slowly draining sink. It is almost always much easier to unblock a drain before raw sewage has begun backflowing into your property.
It’s not uncommon to have a blockage in your plumbing, but if you have wastewater spilling or sewage back up, you will need to seek help as soon as possible.
If the drain’s just a bit blocked, you can try using a plunger. If that doesn’t work, don’t just keep on putting chemicals down the drain; using some chemicals can damage your pipes. Instead, you should call a professional plumber to diagnose your problem.
If two or more of your fixtures are backing up or draining slowly, you have a blockage in the main line.
Need Help With a Blocked Drain?
A blocked drain is not likely to magically disappear if it is ignored. When fluids are slow to drain, there’s a noxious smell in the air, or the same build-up of slop recurs, the flow-on effects can be the least of your worries.
Proactively having your pipe and drainage system inspected may enable you to diagnose the blockage and resolve the situation before it becomes a major plumbing issue.
Get in touch with Koala today for any of your blocked drain requirements!