Blocked Drains Adelaide
Blocked Drain Plumber
Blocked Drains Adelaide
Blocked Drain Plumber
We Clear Blocked Drains
Using Latest Techniques
What causes a blocked drain?
- Tree root infiltrations
- Food scraps, grease and cooking fat build up’s in your kitchen sink
- Hair and sediment build up’s in your bathroom drains
- Corrosion caused from paint or chemicals being poured into your drains
- Foreign objects, sanitary items or too much toilet paper being flushed in your toilets
- A build-up of leaves, dirt and debris in your gutters, downpipes or storm water drains
- Ground movements
- Incorrect pipe installations or misaligned/cracked pipes
- Rodent infestations
- Ageing pipes
What are the signs of a
partially blocked or blocked drain?
- Strong odours emitting from your drains
- Gurgling noises in your pipes
- Water backing up in your drains when you flush the toilet or use the washing machine
- Your toilet water level is sitting too high or too low
- Slow drainage from your sinks or tubs
- A decrease in water pressure
- Pooling water on the exterior of your property
Common blocked drains and how Right Now Plumbing prevents them
Prevention is the best way to cut the chance of major blockages and avoid large repairs. These are the most common blocked drains seen across Adelaide and the usual causes.
Blocked toilet drains
Toilets block when nappies, wipes, sanitary items or other bulky waste gets flushed. These items belong in the bin. Remind everyone at home because fixing a blocked toilet often costs more than you expect.
Blocked sink drains
Kitchen sinks clog when food scraps, fats and oils wash into the drain. Scrape food into the bin and pour used oils into a jar before disposal. A good sink strainer stops most problems.
Blocked laundry drains
Laundry drains block from hair, soap residue and old detergent. This waste builds up over time and slows the drain. Clean the washing machine filter on a regular schedule to help prevent this.
Blocked shower drains
Showers block when hair, soap and shampoo gather in the waste. You use these products each day but you can remove loose hair after each shower to keep the drain clear.
Blocked stormwater drains
Stormwater issues are common across Adelaide. Tree roots, leaves, dirt and garden waste enter the system and block the pipes. A small crack can attract roots fast. Once roots get in, they spread through long runs of pipe. If stormwater backs up, it can reach the home’s footing and cause cracks in walls or floors. Clean your gutters at the start of winter to reduce this risk.
How Right Now Plumbing clears stubborn drain blockages
Right Now Plumbing uses advanced equipment to clear drains with speed and accuracy. We have multiple service vans across Adelaide fitted with the latest drain tools so most jobs can be fixed on the spot with minimal disruption.
Hand-held cleaners
Used for sinks, basins and small floor wastes. These clear small blockages without stressing the pipework.
Electric drain cleaners
Ideal for many household and stormwater drains. The cutter head moves through long, curved sections of pipe and chops through roots or solid debris.
Hydro-jet systems
Used for heavy stormwater blockages. A high-pressure water jet blasts through roots, mud and compacted waste. It is gentle on older or PVC pipes and is often the best choice for larger properties.
CCTV sewer cameras
If the blockage keeps returning, we use a camera to inspect the pipe. The locator head tells us the exact point of damage, intrusion or collapse so we can repair it without guesswork.
Many times you don’t realise that a blocked drain is present on the exterior of your property until periods of heavy rains and storms which is why it is also recommended to regularly clean your gutters and install a gutter-guard to help with this issue.