A Start-to-Finish Look at How We Tackle Blockages the Right Way
When drains block up, it’s often a case of tree roots creeping into the system — and that’s exactly what Darius found on this Perth call-out.
In this job, you’ll see Plumbdog’s full blocked drain process in action, using all the right gear to locate, clear, and confirm the issue is fully resolved.
🔍 Step 1: Locate the Blockage
After arriving on site, Darius:
• Found the inspection opening (I/O)
• Immediately saw tree roots visible in the pipe
• Dropped in the CCTV camera to assess how far the roots had spread
💬 “You can often see roots right from the I/O, but the CCTV gives us the full picture — how deep they go, and where they’re coming in.”
💦 Step 2: Clear the Roots with High-Pressure Jetting
Once the blockage was confirmed, Darius:
• Fired up the high-pressure water jetter
• Used the jetter in tandem with the CCTV camera for precision cleaning
• Methodically worked through the pipe, breaking up and flushing out the roots
• Retrieved a bucketful of roots — a satisfying result!
✅ Step 3: Confirm It’s Clear
After clearing the blockage:
• Ran the CCTV one more time to confirm the drain was root-free
• Flushed the toilet inside the house to check for proper flow
• Backfilled the inspection point and relaid the pavers neatly
Job done. Drain cleared. Customer sorted.