Blocked Drains in Brunswick
Brunswick's Californian bungalows and Art Deco homes were mostly built between the 1920s and 1940s with clay and terracotta drains. After decades of ground movement, the joins in those pipes are no longer tight, and roots from street trees and backyard plantings work their way in.
Our blocked drain plumbers clear the blockage and check the pipe so you know whether it will come back. Call 0434 542 446.
Signs the Problem Is in the Main Drain
- Water rising in the shower when the toilet is flushed
- The outside gully trap overflowing
- Several fixtures draining slowly at the same time
- Gurgling from basins or floor wastes
If only one sink is slow, the blockage is likely close to that fixture. If several are affected, it is further down the line.
Townhouses and Shared Drains
Many Brunswick blocks have been split into two or three townhouses that still share part of the old sewer line. A blockage can show up in one home but start in the shared section. We locate where the line runs and where the blockage is, which helps sort out who is responsible.
We clear roots and buildup with high pressure water jetting, then run a camera through the line. You see the condition of the pipe and where the problem joins are, so you can decide whether ongoing maintenance or relining is the better option.
Keeping Drains Clear
- Scrape plates into the bin, not the sink, grease sets hard in cold clay pipe
- Only flush toilet paper, wipes do not break down
- Know where your gully trap is and keep it uncovered
Common Questions From Brunswick Customers
How long does it take to clear a blocked drain?
Most blockages are cleared within a couple of hours, including the camera check afterwards.
Will the blockage come back?
If roots are getting in through open joins, they can return. The camera footage shows the cause so you can choose a longer term fix.