Local Plumbing Insights: Do You Need Your Drain Cleaned?
Blocked drains are one of the most common reasons people call our local plumbing team—usually when the toilet’s overflowing or the sink’s completely out of action. And it always seems to happen at the worst time, like late at night or over the weekend (emergency plumbing).
The tricky part? In many cases, these messy situations could’ve been avoided. If the early warning signs were spotted and a plumber was called in sooner, it could’ve saved a lot of stress (and money).
The warning signs of a blocked drain
Noises or sounds: You’ll know you need your drain cleaned when you hear funny sounds such as gurgling. This is the sound of water that is struggling to drain freely.
Toilet water levels: The water in the toilet may look lower than usual or might be slow to drain. It may rise up and look like it could flow over, then very slowly drain back down, but to a lower level.
Slow draining water: This can be seen in the sink, shower and bathtub. The water builds up and accumulates over the drain before slowly draining away. This could be a build up from soap scum, toothpaste, hair and products that clump together causing a blockage.
Bad smell: Over time the residue causing the block naturally begins to decompose, the water becomes stagnant and causes a terrible smell that comes out of the drain or toilet. This is one sign you won’t be able to ignore!
It might be tempting to ‘deal with it later’ but our advice is to get a professional drain cleaner to look at the situation as soon as you notice something wrong.
The Seaview Plumbing drain cleaning method
At Seaview Plumbing, we use the right tools for the job—whether that’s an electric drain cleaner or a high-pressure Hydro Jet for those tougher blocked drains. Sometimes it’s just a matter of blasting away built-up mud and sludge, and other times we’re dealing with debris or tree roots that need a bit more muscle. Hydro Jetting gives your pipes a proper deep clean and can reach places a standard cleaner just can’t.
If you’ve noticed any of the signs we mentioned above, chances are your drain needs professional attention. That’s where we come in. Our local plumbing team is experienced in all things drain cleaning—we’ll quickly assess the issue and get it sorted with the right tools and know-how.
As your local drain cleaning experts in Adelaide, we’re all about friendly, reliable service and real results. Give Seaview Plumbing a call on 1300 634 308—we’ll come take a look and find the best fix for your blocked drains.