What Happens During a Blocked Drain Service?
A blocked drain can disrupt your entire household. Here's exactly what to expect when you call Allied Plumbing — and why getting it done properly the first time matters.
Step 1: Assessment and Diagnosis
When our plumber arrives, the first step is always to understand what's going on before reaching for any tools. We'll ask about symptoms — slow drainage, gurgling sounds, overflow, or odours — and check the affected drains and any visible inspection points. This initial assessment tells us a lot about where the blockage is likely located and what's causing it.
Step 2: Locating the Blockage
For straightforward cases like a blocked shower drain or kitchen sink, the location is usually obvious. For deeper blockages — such as a blocked sewer or stormwater drain — we may use a drain camera to inspect the line. Camera inspection allows us to see exactly what's inside the pipe: a build-up of debris, tree root intrusion, a collapsed section, or a foreign object.
Step 3: Clearing the Blockage
The method used depends on the blockage type and location. Electric drain machines use a rotating cable to break up and remove blockages from sewer and drainage lines. High-pressure water jetting is highly effective for flushing out grease, scale, and debris, and is often used for kitchen and commercial drains.
Step 4: Checking the Fix
Once the blockage is cleared, we verify the drain is flowing freely and check that there are no downstream issues. If a camera inspection was carried out, we may take another look to confirm the line is clear and note any damage or conditions worth monitoring.
Step 5: Advice and Prevention
Before we leave, we'll share any relevant advice about what contributed to the blockage and how to reduce the chance of it happening again. Common causes include hair and soap build-up in bathroom drains, grease accumulation in kitchen sinks, and tree roots in older sewer lines.
Blocked Drains on the Sunshine Coast? We're Ready.
Allied Plumbing handles all types of blocked drains for homes and businesses across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Call us on 0428 411 487 or visit alliedqld.com.au to get sorted quickly.
