blocked drains adelaide

ADELAIDE BLOCKED DRAIN PLUMBERS

Sometimes with blocked drains, Adelaide homeowners attempt a DIY fix. Lucas plumbing has great experience in coming out to your house and diagnosing and fixing drains which are blocked. Our qualified plumbers are efficient and knowledgeable in all aspects of plumbing and gas fitting. We are here to assist you if you have blocked drains in Adelaide.

From simple blockages, to more complex drain blockages that require CCTV cameras to be put down the drain we are able to assist with the blocked drain and fix the problem. The Plumbing CCTV drain cameras can enter into your drain system to assist in diagnosis in difficult circumstances. This footage can then be used to find any issues within the drains such as tree roots, collapsed cracked or broken pipes. Without the ability to do this thorough inspection, then sometimes unblocking the drain would just temporarily fix the issue. Being able to diagnose the issue, will allow for long term fixed to be applied to the blocked drain.

We also have an emergency plumbing service which can be used for urgent types of blocked drains.

WHAT CAN CAUSE BLOCKED DRAINS?

There are multiple factors that can cause a blocked drain in Adelaide and the suburbs. Some areas have heavy tree growth and these can cause burst pipes underground from the pressure of the tree roots. This results in a blocked stormwater drain which doesn’t allow the water to efficiently escape through the stormwater and sewer pipes. Sometimes this will be caused on SA Water’s side of the property and there will be no cost to the customer.

A blocked shower drain could be blocked due to hair going down the drain. A Blocked toilet drain can sometimes be caused by sanitary products being flushed until the drain blocked. A blocked sink sould sometimes be caused by build up of oil, or food products being stuffed down a sink. Sometimes outdoor drains would be blocked by leaves and a build up of dirt until a drains expert unblocks the issue.

In these cases it is good to call on Adelaide blocked drain experts Lucas Plumbing & Gas Solutions. We are local plumbers that are able to analyse the problem and fix the blocked drain quickly and economically. There really is no need to continue to have a blocked drain in Adelaide any longer.

what if I don’t have a plunger?

If you don’t have a plunger or if a plunger doesn’t do the trick then it might be time to call on a professional plumber who specialises in all types of blocked drains. 

Try and avoid using chemical drainpipe cleaners. Often, the harsh chemicals in these products can cause damage to pipes and drains within your home, which can lead to much bigger problems such as a costly pipe or drain repair.

Depending on the type of blockage and where it is located, you can also use a straightened coathanger to try and pull out the cause (warning: it could get messy!). It’s probably best to only use this method when you know what is causing the blockage and when the blockage is located in the first 5-10cm of the drain. Important: Be very careful not to scratch the porcelain whilst doing this.

Our final and best tip is to not continually flush the toilet in the hope the blockage will go away – it won’t, and you might cause damage to your toilet! 

Ultimately the best solution is to contact an expert in blocked drains – local Adelaide plumber –  Lucas Plumbing & Gas Solutions will be happy to assist. They are the experts in Adelaide Plumbing and are happy to assist with a reasonable price. Our customers have found that our blocked drains specialists have arrived on time with no call out fee.

OTHER DIY FIXES FOR BLOCKED DRAINS

Sometimes outside blockages can be caused by plants and dirt. It’s a good idea to keep your outdoor area free from leaves and debris.  Ensure your gutters are cleaned before winter to prevent a build-up of leaves ending up in your pipes due to heavy rain and storms. Sometimes, tree roots can crack drain pipes beneath the surface leading the blockages and leaks. In most cases, blockages in pipes outside and under the surface are a job for the professionals! Cracks can often be repaired through specialist pipe relining.

Kitchen drains can become clogged quickly through grease and fatty build-ups in the pipes. You should always avoid tipping oil down the drain. A better solution is to pour grease into glass jars and discard with your usual garbage. 

Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners to clear drain blockages in your kitchen sink. A baking soda/vinegar solution is effective in clearing a clogged drain pipe in the kitchen due to food or grease build-up.

why is my drain blocked?

When you think of drain blockages you commonly think of a blocked toilet or maybe kitchen drain clogged, but there are many different kinds of blockages your Adelaide home can experience.

There is also a myriad of reasons why your drains can become blocked.

Common Causes of Blocked Drains

For bathroom blockages, these are usually a result of hair that binds to soap scum on the walls of the drain pipe. Over time this accumulates.

Toilet blockages are mostly caused by people, commonly children who find the toilet an endless source of fun, flushing items down the toilet that shouldn’t be there.

A kitchen sink will typically clog when cooking oil is tipped down the drain. When the oil and pipe cool, it sticks to the drainpipe walls where it attracts soap scum and food particles causing a blockage.

Other blockages around the home might not be caused by something going down the drain. Sometimes plants and debris from your garden can be the source of blockages, or even heavy rain and storms can cause a blockage if debris is left in your gutters.

Broken pipes from general wear and tear or tree roots are also more susceptible to blockages.