Experiencing a blocked drain in your home is inconvenient, and stressful! Our team of blocked drains Brisbane specialists are here to help as soon as you notice something is amiss.
If you are experiencing a blocked drain emergency then one of our friendly team can be out to you today within the hour, call us on 1300 153 432.
Here at Blockaroo we specialise in all things blocked drain, so when it comes to what to lookout for here are our top tips.
Signs of Blocked Drain in Your Basin
- Slowly draining water in bath or sink
- Nasty odours
- Gurgling noises in drainage
- Toilet water taking a while to refill after flushing
- Flushing issues
If you think that you’ve noticed some of these signs around your home then make sure you get on to it as soon as possible.
Whilst you’re waiting for your team to attend, we have a few simple steps you can try.
As always, a licensed technician’s work is the only work we guarantee, and the following steps are simply here to help if you’re really really stuck, but our professional advice depends on a case by case basis.
How to approach a blocked drains Brisbane or basin
How you clear your blocked drain really depends on the cause of the blockage. Hair and soap residue are a common cause of blockages to basin sinks. There are a number of different ways to clear a basin waste.
You may find it useful to try a couple of things before calling on a plumber.
Plungers for Blocked Drains Brisbane
As a simple yet effective tool, plungers can help to dislodge local blockages. They work by forming a seal around the plug hole, followed by a vacuum effect that removes the blockage.
DIY drain snake
You can make a DIY drain snake out of any thin metal wire, such as a coat hanger. Leave a hook at the end of the snake and insert it into the plughole. Try using it to fish out local blockages made of hair.
