Blocked Drains Dubbo 

Blocked drains can disrupt your home or business fast. At Mainline Plumbing and Civil, we provide reliable and affordable drain clearing throughout Dubbo, Wellington, Gilgandra and surrounding areas. Our licensed plumbers are experts in locating and removing blockages using advanced equipment and years of local experience.

Whether your toilet is overflowing, your kitchen sink is draining slowly, or you suspect tree roots in your sewer line, we are here to help.

What Causes Blocked Drains?

Blocked drains are a very common problem, but you shouldn't wait until drains are completely blocked up before you decide to take action. Drain cleaning services with Mainline Plumbing & Civil are there to help prevent further, and more costly issues later down the line.

Water that takes longer than usual to drain from the sink, toilet or bath can be an early indication of a blockage, as can unpleasant odours that arise from stagnant water and decomposing debris in a blocked drain. We may just choose to ignore minor inconveniences like gurgling or bubbling noises that may signify air is trapped in the drain due to a blockage, but left untreated these blockages can lead to water leaks, structural damages, health hazards and even pest infestations.

We all have hair, and if it's not on our heads then it is still on our bodies, and when we shower or bath we lose hair which can accumulate in bathroom and shower drains and is a major factor in blocking pipes. Soap residue, particularly in the bathroom also, can harden and accumulate in pipes causing you to look for a plumber for blocked drains in Dubbo.

Another bathroom issue and a major cause of blocked drains is flushing the unflushable down the toilet. Non-degradable items such as wipes, sanitary items and even nappies can find their way into our toilets causing serious blockages and the need for an emergency drain plumber to be called out.

It is not just what we do inside our houses that may require us to have to find reliable blocked drain services in Dubbo, in fact outside influences like limescale can greatly disrupt the flow of our water. The hard water scale measures the amount of dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium carbonate that are naturally present in underground water sources, and when this water is heated or evaporates mineral deposits form in and around fixtures, appliances and pipes causing various issues and blockages.

Drain blockages can develop gradually or strike without warning. We regularly fix drains blocked by:

• Hair and soap scum in bathroom pipes
• Fat, grease and food scraps in kitchen sinks
• Baby wipes, nappies and sanitary items in toilets
• Tree root intrusion into underground pipes
• Broken or collapsed pipes in older properties
• Foreign objects like toys or debris
  

We use CCTV cameras and high pressure water jetting to locate and clear the cause of the problem quickly and safely.

It's Not All Under Your Control

We can take certain measures to keep our drains flowing freely, like using sink strainers that fit into the plug holes and help to catch bits of food in the kitchen, or hair in the bathroom, before it escapes down into the pipes. Or by ensuring that everyone in the family is aware that only toilet paper should be flushed down the toilet and nothing else. Yet other factors like the hardness of our water is out of our control, so it is worth being aware of outside influences that may cause pipe issues.

An older house may have poorly installed drains with gaps and misalignments, or even broken or collapsed pipes that can lead to debris build-up and blockages, and our experienced blocked drain plumbers will be able to assess the condition of your pipes and find out exactly where the problem is.

We use all the latest equipment and techniques like CCTV drain inspection and high pressure water jetting to help us get to the root of the problem. And talking of roots, tree roots are another big issue that you may not be aware of when it comes to pipe blockages. Tree roots grow towards moisture and nutrients, and can enter pipes (especially if they are older, or cracked) and grow within them, obstructing the flow of water and waste, and can lead to a complete sewer line blockage.

It may not always be obvious that your blocked pipe is caused by tree roots as the damage will be underground and not visible or obvious, but regular inspection and maintenance of drain and sewer pipes can help to prevent any cracks and leaks that allow roots to enter the pipes. At Mainline Plumbing & Civil we offer full blocked drain services for maintenance and repair to keep your home functioning the way you want it to.

Don't Be Part Of The Fatberg

Understanding proper waste disposal is the key to maintaining clean pipes. A fatberg is the name given to a large mass of solid waste that is found in the sewerage system. It is typically made up of fat, oil and grease (FOG) which does not break down in the sewer system, combined with other personal hygiene products like wipes, sanitary towels and nappies that shouldn't have been flushed down the toilet. The days of tipping everything down the kitchen sink have gone, our systems can no longer cope!

To avoid needing a clogged sink repair or worse, never pour FOG down the sink! Let hot fat cool before you dispose of it in the bin, and wipe off grease from dishes and pots with a paper towel before you wash them. Use sink strainers and drain guards to catch unwanted materials like food particles and hair from entering the pipes, and avoid flushing anything other than toilet paper down the toilet.

Being aware of what causes blocked drains in the first place can save you a lot of time and money later on. Regular drain maintenance like pouring hot water with a mild detergent down your drains to help prevent any grease build-up is a great way to start.

Educating the entire household about proper waste disposal and the potential consequences of pouring FOG down the drain is vital, and finding a reliable drain cleaning plumber who can locate and remove any blockages, and advise you on any potential work that may need doing in the future is necessary to keep your drains flowing and FOG-free.

Don't let a small issue become a major problem. Drain blockages can develop gradually over time, or strike when you least expect it, so the earlier you act on those gurgling noises from the drains, bad smells coming from sinks, slow drainage from the showers and tubs, or overflowing external drain covers the better the outcome.

We offer blocked drain services with immediate response because we understand the importance of clean pipes that are working as they should.

We provide a full range of blocked drain solutions for homes, commercial properties, and real estate maintenance providers. Every job is backed by experience, the latest tools, and our commitment to quality.

• CCTV drain inspections
• High pressure water jetting
• Sewer and stormwater clearing
• Toilet and sink blockage removal
• Drain relining and pipe repairs
• Emergency plumbing for urgent drain issues
• Long term solutions to prevent recurring blockages

Not sure where the problem is coming from? We will find it.

• Local and experienced – Our team is based in Dubbo and has years of experience handling drain problems across the region.
• Advanced equipment – We use drain cameras, jetting tools and pipe locating technology to get it right the first time.
• Fast turnaround – Same day service available and emergency call outs when needed.
• No upselling – Straightforward advice and affordable pricing with no pushy sales tactics.
• Full service plumbing – If your blockage leads to pipe repairs, gas issues or stormwater concerns, we can handle it all in house.
• Servicing residential, commercial and civil clients – We work with homeowners, landlords, strata managers, builders and businesses.