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Blocked Drains Sydney

Is your Sydney property suffering from blocked drains? Is it a reoccurring plumbing problem? Bell Contracting's professional team of highly experienced plumbers are fully equipped to handle any blocked drain 24/7 – guaranteed. With over 35 years of plumbing experience, there isn't a blocked drain we haven't seen.


Our Sydney plumber will be able to diagnose your blocked drains and advise on a quality solution to unblock your pipes. With tried and tested plumbing methods mixed back with the latest plumbing technology, we have you covered.


Our blocked drain plumbers are experts, knowledgeable, and fully licensed. If you're after a plumber in Sydney that's equipped to handle blocked stormwater drains, blocked toilets, problem sewer lines, or a gurgling kitchen sink... our plumbing services are available 7 days a week, call 9023 3240 today.

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Blocked Drain Specialists

When those DIY drain cleaner methods fail you, call our drain blockage specialists, clearing blocked drains is what they do. The majority of blocked drains, be it residential and commercial as well as strata... usually require more intervention than simply pouring chemicals down your pipes. A clogged drain in your sewer line or stormwater system may be a direct result of tree roots entering your drain sewer line, your sewer pipe may have collapsed or un-flushables have been flushed down your toilet, blocking the drain completely. Home DIY methods will not be able to clear a blocked drain once a tree root has entered your drains.


Often out of sight, out of mind… destruction could be happening to your drainage system without you even knowing. Blocked drains are not only annoying but always block and surge when you least expect it, not to mention posing a potential health risk. When your drains are left to the point of blockage, it is 5 times more likely that serious damage has taken place inside your drains, raising the likelihood of pipe excavation and increased plumbing repair. Drains, blocked ones at that, should never be ignored.

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5 Signs of Blocked Drains - Sydney

Paying close attention to your plumbing system may just help you avoid an emergency plumbing job. Sydney, blocked drains are usually associated with tell-tale signs. Your plumbing is talking to you all the time. Bell Contracting has listed our top 5 tell-tale signs your drain might be suffering from a blockage and require intervention by our blocked drain plumbers - Sydney.


1. Gurgling Sounds

When water drains out of your sink or drain, is it noisy? Gurgling sounds usually are an indication of a blockage somewhere inside your plumbing services.


2. Smells or Odours

Water that has been trapped or remains stagnant in your pipes by a blockage, will usually smell. This smell may emanate from your drains or sinks and require a drain cleaner to flush the service.


3. Wet Patches in Your yard

Constant wet patches in your yard could be an indication of a cracked or broken pipe service. This pipe may have been comprised due to a blockage in the plumbing system. This is usually associated with a tree root entering your pipes.

 

4. Cracked Driveways or Pavers

Cracked driveways or pavers may be a result of tree roots growing in the ground or natural ground movement. If your driveway or pavers have been affected, your underground plumbing service, both sewer, and stormwater may be next in line?


5. Slow to Drain

If you notice it might take longer for your sink to drain, blocked or clogged pipes are a pretty logical conclusion. With a blockage constricting the flow of water escaping, naturally, the process may take longer for the water to drain from the service.


If you experience any of the above symptoms of a blocked drain, call Bell Contracting's plumber without delay.


Our expert drain plumbers can use their CCTV camera, inspection is key. Assessing the drain blockage with the visual tool of a CCTV drain camera removes all guesswork and enables our blocked drain plumber to pinpoint exactly where the issue lies, whether it's a blocked sewer line or a blocked stormwater drain, our CCTV camera inspection is the way to go.

Causes Of A Blocked Drain

What Causes A Blocked Drain?


Whether it's your sewer line or stormwater system that is suffering from a blocked drain...  Generally speaking, there are 3 major causes for a blocked drain. Tree roots, grease blockages, or foreign objects. The majority of the time, you'll need professional intervention from our blocked drain plumber in order to clear those blocked drains.

01 Tree Roots

Tree Roots are the most common cause of blocked drains in Sydney. This is quite evident around Sydney’s coastal suburbs, creating substantial North Shore and Northern Beaches plumbing issues with blocked sewer and stormwater drains.


Unfortunately, our Sydney plumber is familiar with both stormwater drains and sewer lines that have been comprised by a tree root. Once a tree root makes its way into your drain or pipes, it will keep growing. The condensation that forms on the outside of both sewer drain and stormwater pipes attracts tree roots, especially in summer as the tree roots go searching for a water source. Your drain becomes fair game.


Tree roots can also access your pipes through cracks or miss-aligned joints found in your drain sewer line. Sydney, blocked drains due to tree roots don't need to be excavated all the time. As part of Bell Contracting's plumbing service, we can offer you a no-dig, permanent solution for your blocked sewer drains. Pipe relining is the latest in plumbing technology, offering you peace of mind without needing to dig up your yard. Find out more about Pipe Relining and how it can solve your blocked drain headaches.

02 Grease Blockages

Grease Blockages are normally caused when a large amount of oils and food fats are poured down your drain.


It doesn't necessarily have to be the traditional kitchen sink, any sink that's connected to your sewer drain line should be treated with care and consideration. This includes plastics, motor oils, paints, pesticides, and non-biodegradable products. These products then solidify and form a hard substance within the plumbing pipe, requiring professional drain repairs or unblocking.


Don't forget, taking steps to safeguard your kitchen sink, and the rest of your sewer drain lines improves the health and functioning of your plumbing system. Bottling up those greases and disposing correctly of oils and chemicals, will help you avoid dealing with a blocked drain further down the line.


While Bell Contracting are professional drain clearing experts ready to assist, taking care of your drainage system is always beneficial... your drain will thank you for it.

03 Foreign Objects

Many items these days are marketed to the consumer as flushable and/or considered safe to flush down your drains. In reality, even though they may flush down the toilet, it's frequently the end of the journey for these items. You may end up with a blocked toilet instead or unintentionally harm the environment.

We all know a blocked toilet can be a health risk or place you in greater danger of water damage to your home. When your toilet is suffering from a clogged drain, there is a possibility of a surge charge of water into the floor waste. Blocked toilets are a health concern. In some cases, a blocked toilet may require our emergency drain plumbers ASAP.


What might fall into the category of Foreign Objects?


  • Build up of hair -Hair can easily find its way into your sewer drain
  • Wet wipes - Wet wipes are not flushable and should be placed in the bin
  • Sanitary items - Flushing sanitary items will cause your drain to block
  • Too much toilet paper - A bunk use of anything will inhibit the flow of water
  • Builder debris - Unfortunately, some builders aren't as ethical as others
  • Toys - Little accidents happen, little toys can sometimes make it into your sewer drain


Locally, household items have caused major North Shore plumbing issues to many households as well as surrounding Sydney Water drainage pipes. It is advised that only toilet paper and human waste be flushed down your plumbing sewer services.

If you do experience a blocked toilet, call Bell Contracting 24 hours a day. If it's not an emergency, we can schedule a plumber to clear your blocked toilet on a day service instead. Rest assured our highly skilled plumbers are ready to clear a blocked or clogged toilet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Ready for a great job? Call Bell Contracting on 9023 3240 to clear blocked sewer pipes.


To Clear A Blocked Drain

Don’t be fooled by the claims of cheap drain cleaners that are on the market- they end up costing you more in the long run. Rarely does pouring store-bought chemicals down your pipes, resolve blocked drains. Drain cleaning is an art form.


It requires investigation, diagnosis, and plumbing technology to clear the blockage. Our Sydney plumber often requests that our clients don't pour chemicals down their drains when it comes to drain clearing.

Instead, consider calling Bell Contracting for a Sydney plumber to attend your home and assess your blocked drains. Not all blocked drains are created equal. Dealing with blocked stormwater drains is different from dealing with a blocked sewer pipe. Both these plumbing drains are susceptible to different blockages. Our licensed plumber is ready to tackle that drain. Unblocking those pipes is the last and final step. Clear inspection and assessment of the drainage system is paramount to a successful job.


Clearing blocked drains effectively requires the right plumbing tools, the latest technology, and a thorough process. Our professional plumbers clear blocked drains with the following processes such as:


  1. Firstly, a CCTV drain camera inspection is in order. By using a CCTV camera, this can give our blocked drain plumber visual confirmation of the blockage and where it's located.
  2. Next, our drain cleaning plumbers will perform a high-pressure hydro jet blasting into your pipes. This will clear most blocked drains. The high-pressure hydro jet is a ‘state of the art' piece of plumbing equipment designed to remove tree roots, grease, dirt, and sand from within the pipe.
  3. Once the drain clearing is complete, a final CCTV camera inspection may be required to determine the condition of the pipe. With the use of the CCTV drain camera inspection, you'll be able to see if the blockage has caused any structural damage to your plumbing system.
  4. The right solution will then be discussed by our Sydney plumbers and yourself to find the right fix for the problem and prevent your drains from reverting back to that ever so painful blocked drain situation again.

Challenges Facing Each Drain In Your Home

Kitchen

The kitchen sink is probably the most used drain in your household. Unfortunately, our drain plumber in Sydney has seen plenty of blocked drains caused by what has made its way down your kitchen sink. Bottling up all grease and fats is the safest way to dispose of your waste. If some does make it down your sink, every now and then pouring hot water may help to loosen residual fats lining your pipes.

Food scraps are contributing factors when it comes to a blocked drain. Ensure all your kitchen sinks have sink strainers in each. Stopping unwanted food scraps from clogging up your drains should help to maintain the health of your plumbing system.


Bathroom

Your bathroom faces 2 major challenges. Firstly, your toilet may sometimes be mistaken for a bin. Only toilet paper and human waste should be flushed. Other items like cotton buds, sanitary items, or wet wipes should be placed in the bin and not down your toilet.

Secondly, your shower drain may experience an influx of hair. Removing hair before it is washed down your sewer drain is advisable. This may not always be possible but acting with prevention in mind is better than not at all.


Laundry

Your laundry sink may often be considered the outdoor working sink. Whether you pour the dirty mop water down it, wash dirty boots in it, or wash your beloved pet there. A build-up of fur, dirt, or hair may find its way there. Always invest in using a drain grate or strainer. Especially if your washing machine water empties into your laundry sink. Lots of tiny things hideaway in clothes pockets, like tissues, coins, or toys... these could all enter your sewer pipes if a drain grate is not used.


Exterior

Stormwater systems require regular maintenance. Leaves, dirt, and sticks can all enter your stormwater system and cause a blockage. Drain clearing also covers, gutter clearing. Making sure your gutters have guards is like making sure your sinks have strainers. Our expert drain plumbers will definitely appreciate all the hard maintenance work you've been doing. However, if this is not possible, Bell Contracting can take care of all your drain clearing needs.


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FAQs

  • What are your business hours?

    Bell Contracting operates 24/7. Our Sydney plumber is available 24 hours a day to handle all your drain cleaning requirements.  Call 9023 3240 today

  • Are you only Hot Water Specialists?

    No, Bell Contracting are also experts in all general plumbing including blocked drains, blocked sewer pipes, and pipe relining. Not only that, but we can also take care of all your electrical needs.

  • What areas in Sydney do you service?

    Bell Contracting has been serving most of Sydney for the past 35 years.


    We cover

    • Sydney CBD
    • Hills District
    • Eastern Suburbs
    • Lower North shore
    • Upper North shore

    We are not limited to the above locations. Call us today to discuss your area.

  • Do you offer upfront pricing?

    We deliver upfront pricing. No hidden costs. Clear communication at every turn. 

  • Do you have an Emergency Service?

    Yes, Bell Contracting offers a genuine 24/7 emergency response Sydney plumber. Call our team on 9023 3240.

  • What are the signs of a Blocked Drain?

    The tell-tale signs of a blocked drain are 


    • Slow to Drain 
    • Smells or odour coming from your drains or pipes
    • Gurgling sounds
    • Wet patches in your yard
    • Cracked driveways or pavers
  • What do I do if Tree Roots enter my Drains?

    If you are suspicious that tree roots have entered your plumbing system, call Bell Contracting. Our blocked drain plumbers are also expert pipe reliners. These services go hand in hand. One is to clear the blocked drain, the other is to prevent any more tree roots from entering that section of the drain again. 

  • What is Drain Clearing?

    Drain clearing is simply relieving your pipes or drains of the blockage they are experiencing. Whether it's by traditional methods like plunging or more sophisticated equipment like high-pressure water jetting. Bell Contracting is fully equipped to handle all your drain cleaning requirements. 

  • What is Pipe Relining?

    Pipe relining is the process of restoring the integrity of your cracked or broken pipes. Without needing to dig and replace the broken pipe, a new pipe can be created inside the old one. To find out more about pipe relining as a permanent solution for you right here in Sydney, click here. 

  • Will my drain Smell if it's blocked?

    Sometimes, yes. A stagnant build-up of stale water will smell. If your drains or pipes are not able to completely release the flow of water, trapped water may begin to smell. The blockage smell may also be caused by products or items, like food scraps being caught inside your pipes.

  • Will pouring Hot Water down my sink help my blocked drain?

    Pouring hot water down your drains is good for the health of your plumbing system. It can help by softening small amounts of fats and grease that may have made their way into your sewer pipes.


    However, hot water is not a solution to a blocked drain. Usually, by the time you become aware of a blocked drain... professional intervention by a plumber is required. Call Bell Contracting today to discuss how our blocked drain plumber can assist you. 

  • What is a hydro jet?

    A hydro jet is a powerful high-pressure water jet. Instead of using an electric eel to clear a blocked drain, our plumbers favour the power of a high-pressure water jetter to unblock those drains. 

  • Do your plumbers use an Electric Eel?

    Bell Contracting has the plumbing tools and equipment to efficiently clear your blocked drains. Our plumbers favour the use of a high-pressure water jet instead of an electric eel. To find out more about our water jetting services, call Bell Contracting today. 

  • What is the difference between a Sewer Drain and a Stormwater Drain?

    A sewer drain is the removal of wastewater from your home. This means, shower drains, sink drains, toilets, floor drains all your internal household plumbing systems essentially.


    Stormwater drains are your external plumbing system designed to direct the downpour of rain, off your property and into a communal waterway. The water travelling in your stormwater pipes is untreated and remains that way.

  • Can I just use Drain Cleaner to clear my blocked drains?

    In most cases, no. A blocked drain needs a professional blocked drain plumber. Buying store-bought drain cleaning products will do little to remove that tree root or restore the integrity of your plumbing system. Often consumers may attempt drain cleaning products several times with little to no result. Calling Bell Contracting is your best bet at clearing those blocked drains, once and for all.  

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