Plumbing Service & Maintenance

There are a few common reasons why your water may not be draining away as it should. In kitchen drains, food waste as well as oil and grease often become trapped and build-up to prevent proper drainage. While shower and bathroom drains can become clogged from hair and beauty and toiletry products such as wet wipes.

It is also common for sewer drains to become blocked when pipes break or tree roots enter the line. In these cases, you’ll definitely require professional assistance to locate the problem, as these blockages can be hard to find and clear without specialist equipment. Luckily, our expert team at O’Brien Plumbing Sydney Central can assist with any blocked drain issue you have. Give us a call on 1800 515 160.

A blocked drain is one of the most common problems plumbers see. If your drains are blocked or a blockage is beginning to build up, there are a few obvious signs to look out for. These include:

• Water not draining away or draining away very slowly
• A gurgling sound coming from your drains
• A strong, unpleasant smell coming from your drains
• The water level in your toilet is rising slower than usual
• Several plumbing fixtures clogged at once

If you notice these signs in the drains or toilets in your home, it’s best to call a plumber as soon as possible. Even if your drains are not completely blocked, removing a small blockage is always cheaper and easier to fix than a major issue down the line.

The best way to prevent a blocked drain is to ensure you do not put any foreign items like hair, toiletries or food waste down your drains or toilets. If your sewer lines are damaged by tree roots or general wear and tear, you may require pipe relining in order to prevent future blockages.

The “jetter” pumps water at high force through a small hose creating a laser-like beam of water that can cut through nearly anything that can cause a blockage. We can attach different cutting heads on the end of the hose, depending on what is causing the blockage.