While a clogged pipe or a blocked drain may seem like a minor issue, it can quickly escalate into a major problem if not dealt with immediately. Leaving a blocked drain can lead to slow water drainage, corrosion, flooding, and in serious cases sewage backup and expensive repairs. Prevention is key when it comes toRead more
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Roots from trees and shrubs will naturally grow towards underground drainpipes. The pipes offer a constant source of water, nutrients and oxygen – all things that roots crave. Once a leak is discovered in your drainpipes, the root will quickly grow into the pipe. This can cause blockages and pipe breaks. There are a fewRead more
Your house’s plumbing system is a vital part of your home. While drain blockages are a common occurrence, there are many ways to prevent these problems from happening with regular maintenance. By taking the steps outlined below, you could save yourself hundreds of dollars and the headache of having to deal with a blocked drainageRead more
Blocked drains are a regular household problem that we all have to deal with at some point. Solving this problem is sometimes as simple as reaching for the plunger but when that doesn’t work, we often reach for chemical drain cleaners. Chemical cleaners promise to remove the blockage quickly and easily but they can oftenRead more
Blockages in your drains and pipes can be caused by a number of factors. Whether it is simply an old pipe in need of replacement or a more serious problem, a CCTV drain survey can save you a lot of headaches and money in the future. It is now common practice to have a professionalRead more
Most of us have flushed something down the toilet that we probably shouldn’t have. While we might have experienced passing guilt for being lazy or careless, we probably didn’t predict the damage this can do to our drains (not to mention the impact these items have on our environment and waterways). To soothe your guilt andRead more
We’ve all heard the horror stories of first home buyers purchasing a beautiful new home only to discover that the foundations are sinking or there are structural problems with the building. Most buyers know that professional building surveys are a necessity before buying but many people are unaware of the importance of a professional drainageRead more
Drain cleaners in Auckland have a pretty tough job, dealing with all the muck and discarded refuse that’s flushed into our drainage systems. But every now and then, our unblocking experts find something that just makes us smile. Here are some of the more unseal things we’ve found while cleaning your drains.Read more
It’s fair to say we don’t think about our drains as much we should. As long as our homes and businesses have running water and that water disappears down a drain then we tend not to give it a second thought. However, over time our drains are subject to all manner of problems and challengesRead more
The main reason for calling a plumber to fix a problem in your home or in your business is for the expert knowledge and advice that comes with their work. There are two main occasions when a plumber is called: Emergency repair – when a problem, such as a blocked drain, has occurred and needsRead more
