Blocked Drains

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Blocked drains can be a major nuisance and are often the underlying reason for broken toilets, burst pipes or even leaking toilets.

Drain blockages prevent water flow which can have some serious implications. You don’t want to leave this problem alone for long.

Thankfully the drain cleaning experts at Metropolitan Plumbing can easily take care of your blockages! Whether it’s clogged shower or a blocked sewer drain, our local plumbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can often be at your door within an hour* of your call.

Common Causes of Drain Blockages

When your drainage system is blocked, it means there’s something, somewhere along the pipeline, preventing the water from flowing.

There are many potential causes of drain blockages. They include:

• Grease, cooking oil or soap build-up
• Hair or pet fur
• Toilet paper, wet wipes or baby wipes
• Tree roots, garden waste, leaves or dirt
• Collapsed, damaged or misaligned pipes
• Foreign objects such as toys or jewellery

These drain blockages are no concern for the team at Metropolitan. For the more stubborn blockages, we use high-pressure water jetting tools to dislodge any serious clogs in your pipes easily.

Tell-tale Signs Of A Blocked Drain

How do you know you’re dealing with a blockage of some kind? Whether it’s a blocked stormwater drain, a major clog in your shower drain, or blocked sewer lines, keep your senses primed for any number of potential indicators. They can include:

• Low water pressure
• Water pooling around shower or bathroom drains
• A backed-up toilet that won’t flush
• Unpleasant smells coming from drains
• Gurgling or loud banging noises within the pipes

If you encounter any of these potential plumbing emergencies, don’t fret just yet. Simply call Metropolitan Plumbing at the first sign of slow drainage troubles. Our plumbers across Australia draw upon their expansive skills and knowledge to tackle all drain-unblocking jobs big and small. You can count on us to manage all your plumbing needs at home.

The Blocked Drain Clearing Process

The right approach to unblocking drains depends largely on the blockage type and the drain type.

For example, with a blockage in the shower caused by hair and soap scum build-up, you can try homemade remedies like a wire hanger, or pouring boiling water or baking soda and vinegar down the drain. But for more serious matters, like a clogged sewer drain or tree roots breaking into pipes, that’s when you need a professional plumber.

Intrusive tree roots are one of the most common causes of blocked drains. But with storm and sewer pipes buried deep underground, you’ll likely only notice a drain blockage problem when drains don’t drain or the toilet backs up. And that’s when we bring in the more high-performance technology.

Expert Technology For Unblocking Drains

When you call Metropolitan Plumbing for all things blocked drains, we’ll use a CCTV drain inspection camera to locate the blockage and determine the severity. That way, we can advise on the best long-term solution. We may try and blast away the obstruction using hydro jet drain cleaning which involves attacking it with high-pressure water jetting. Once we’ve cleared the blockage, if the drain pipes are in suitable condition we’ll use pipe relining to create a new barrier within the pipe interior. It’ll be like you have brand-new pipes!

Of course, there may be occasions where the drains are too blocked and the pipes are too severely damaged, in which case we may need to explore measures like drain excavation and pipe replacement. This is usually a last resort measure but can be a necessary one to get your drainage services back in peak condition.

Clearing Blocked Drains 24/7

We know how unpredictable plumbing problems can be. You could find yourself dealing with a blocked toilet at 6 in the morning or storm water drainage dramas at 6 in the evening. Plumbing issues can strike at any time; this is why we have 24/7 emergency plumbers on call, across Australia, every day of the year. Even on weekends and public holidays!

We always strive to provide prompt blocked drain services so you can enjoy a speedy resolution. No one wants to be stuck with a blocked drain or clogged sewer for days. We can often even have a professional plumber at your home less than an hour* after you call.

By calling on Metropolitan Plumbing you can avoid the long-term damage a blocked drain can cause. From burst pipes to structural damage and costly home repairs, you can skip it all and enjoy promptly cleared pipes!

Blocked Toilets

A toilet that is not working can be a nightmare. Of all the times you need to clear a blocked drain, this is usually the most urgent.

Either your toilet water won’t flush, or the toilet water begins to rise to eventually overflow from the toilet bowl. This type of clogged drain is also one of the most common.

This can be due to an overuse of:

• Toilet paper
• Sanitary napkins
• Baby wipes
• Flushing of foreign objects or solid materials

It doesn’t matter what’s causing your blocked toilet drain. Whatever has caused a buildup of debris in your drains, Metropolitan Plumbing will be able to fix it. We will send the right blocked drain expert with the right solution for your specific situation.

Blocked Basin and Shower Drains

All the drains across your home can potentially become blocked for a variety of reasons. For bathroom drains, such as showers, baths and the bathroom sink, these tend to accumulate residues from soap, body washes, toothpaste, hair and other waste materials.

If you should find yourself with any of the following, then you should contact the blocked drains experts from Metropolitan Plumbing:

• Pooling water in the bottom of your shower
• Your bath water drains slower than usual
• Water comes out of your bathroom drains
• You hear gurgling noises in your pipes when using the washing machine

A licensed plumber from Metropolitan can deal with whatever hairy, oily or greasy blockage your shower drain faces.

Blocked Kitchen Sink Drains

The kitchen sink is a very common spot to find stubborn clogs. Various food particles and other matter such as grease build-up get washed down our sinks that really shouldn’t.

If you find your kitchen sink is draining slowly or perhaps not draining at all, first try basic measures like using a sink plunger or pouring hot water to dislodge or break up the blockage. If they don’t work, contact us for effective same-day drain-clearing services.

Make blocked sinks – caused by food debris, cooking oil and other waste – a thing of the past with a long-term solution from Metropolitan Plumbing.

Blocked Laundry Drains

Blocked laundry drains typically occur due to hair strands, material from clothes, and sediment from soap and other cleaning liquids coming off in the washing machine and accumulating as the water drains away. This can be quite problematic as it can impact on washing your clothes and doing those other day to day tasks in the laundry.

A professional drain plumber from Metropolitan does not falter when faced with blocked laundry drains. Whether you need a CCTV drain inspection, electric drain snake (or drain auger) or a hydro jet, Metropolitan has your effective drain clearing needs covered.

How to Prevent Future Blockages

Clearing blocked drains is a hassle, so it’s well worth taking simple steps to prevent them in the first place. Here are some easy ways to keep your drains clear:

• Watch what goes down the drain – Avoid pouring grease, oil, coffee grounds, or food scraps in the sink, and use a hair strainer in the bathroom.
• Clean drains regularly – Flush your drains with hot water or use a baking soda and vinegar mixture to break down build-ups.
• Use gutter guards – These help to keep your stormwater drainage system free from leaves and other debris.
• Install drain screens – An effective way to catch debris before it clogs your pipes.
• Be mindful of flushable items – Only flush toilet paper and human waste. Anything else can lead to a blocked sewer.
• Schedule inspections – A plumber can catch potential issues early to ensure your drains continue to flow freely.

By following these tips, you can avoid blocked drains, keep out of hot water and maintain a tip-top plumbing system.

Why Choose Metropolitan For Clogged Drains?

When you’re staring at a clogged toilet or blocked sewer lines and the DIY drain cleaner methods aren’t cutting it, Metropolitan Plumbing is here to help. We offer:

• 24/7 service within the hour* every day of the year including public holidays and weekends.
• No extra charges for after-hours attendance. Including public holidays and weekends.
• Expert drain cleaner and pipe relining technology for lasting, effective results.
• Flexible payment options (cash, credit card, direct online deposit, cheque) and convenient buy now, pay later finance options for eligible customers.**
• Upfront, fixed-price quotes.
• 12-month workmanship warranty.**

Have you got clogged drains? Are you hearing gurgling sounds coming from your plumbing? Do you suspect you’ve got broken pipes?

Take advantage of the experienced emergency plumbers at Metropolitan Plumbing.

Finance Options** For Blocked Drain Repairs

When blocked drains strike without warning, the cost to fix the problem can wreak havoc on the household finances. But it still needs fixing ASAP. That’s why we’ve teamed with buy now, pay later finance gurus Zip and Humm to provide flexible finance options** to eligible customers. You can even receive approval on site so there’s no delay in urgent repairs.

Your plumber can take you through the easy application process on-site and, if you meet lending criteria, approval usually takes only a few minutes. It’s the easiest way to get out of hot water with your blocked drain dilemma sooner rather than later.

Book With The Best In Fixing Drain Blockages

When you need to clear blocked drains or replace old metal or ceramic pipes with modern PVC pipes, Metropolitan Plumbing is the number to call.

It’s time to clear that clogged drain and get on with your day. You don’t need to go searching through hardware stores to get out of hot water with your plumbing system. Call Metropolitan Plumbing now or fill out our online booking form to organise a visit from your local plumber.