There are several types of pipes and drains, and they can all turn into blocked pipes or blocked drains from time to time. The main drains are: sewer, storm water, trade waste and sub soil drains.
Sewer drains direct water away from interior sources such as toilets, shower, basins, laundry tub and kitchen sinks. The flow from these drains ends up in a septic tank or sewer system.
Storm water drains direct water away from gutters, grates, and pits. They are connected to storm water drain pipes. The main role for storm water drains is to flow rainfall away from the exterior of your home to the street or to a common storm water main.
Trade waste lines direct waste water to a grease trap and then to the sewer drain. For example, your local charcoal chicken shop’s kitchen drain flows through a grease arrestor where grease gets trapped and the water discharges into the sewer drain.
Sub floor drains will collect water from under ground and direct it to the storm water drain
What are blocked pipes and drains?
Most blocked pipes and drains happen because something partially blocks the inside of the pipe. In severe cases, the obstruction can completely block up the drain opening. This of course will result in sluggish flow or complete backup of waste water.
In theory, if a pipe or drain has been installed to the guidelines of the Australian standards, it should not block up. If you have a blocked pipe or drain it is because:
- The drain was installed poorly or there was poor workmanship.
- There are tree roots in the drain line.
- A foreign object has become lodged in the pipeline. It is quite common today to accidentally flush a toilet block holder down your toilet bowl.
- Your toilet flush system is not flushing properly.
- Your main sewer is blocked, causing the house sewer line to block up.
- The pipeline was damaged by someone or movement in the ground.
- The pipeline has collapsed. Sometimes the weight of the earth on a unsupported pipe can result in a section of pipeline collapsing.
- The initial installation was done incorrectly.
Blocked Pipes and Drains: Who Is Responsible?
It is the duty of the owner to take care of and maintain the house sewer drain/line. In the event the residence is leased, then it is the owners’ obligation. If you are living in a row of homes, the cost of clearing the blocked common drain is usually a mutual one.When your blocked pipe or drain is attached to a private sewer and a variety of homes make use of it, the cost is shared by all the owners .
Blocked Drains Service
We love blocked pipes and drains, So much so, in-fact, we have invented out own specialist tools to clear blocked pipes and drains faster and more efficiently. We will find the best solution for you to manage or repair your drain.
We can unblock all blocked sewer drains around your home… blocked toilets, showers basins, baths, kitchen sinks, waste disposal units, waste pipes, laundry tubs, gullies and all other manner of blockage!
We can unblock all storm water and agg drains around your home, including down pipes, pits and grates.
To get quick service to clear and manage your blocked drain problem, phone us on 0418 164 690. We’ll get your blocked pipe or drain cleared speedily and also at a price that won’t cost you the earth. Actually, our blocked pipes and drain clearing prices start from just $88 depending on the job.
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