Big Tree, Small Wall, Mixed Signals — A Real Plumbing Mystery Solved the Right Way
This one’s a team effort — and a great example of what happens when a drain blockage just doesn’t want to play fair.
Darius and Plumbpup Chris had both been out to the property already, and while they managed to get some temporary flow going, something wasn’t sitting right.
The drain wasn’t behaving normally — and that’s when Rich stepped in with all the gear and every idea.
🧰 Step 1: Set Up the Full Arsenal
Rich got to work with:
• The water jetter for blasting
• The CCTV camera for visuals
• The locator to pinpoint where the trouble really started
Right from the get-go, the locator was acting strange — giving mixed depth and distance readings, likely due to:
• A small retaining wall
• A very large tree in the area
• And possible interference from old or poorly installed pipework
💬 “It’s one of those jobs where the drain’s telling you it’s fine… but your gut says otherwise.”
🪓 Step 2: Dig Deeper (Literally)
After narrowing it down, the customer agreed with our recommendation:
✅ Let’s not waste more time band-aiding this
✅ Dig it up, replace the dodgy section, and sort it for good
The team came back and completed a minor drain replacement, removing the affected section and reconnecting properly — no more surprises hiding under trees or walls.
✅ Result: Job Done, Long-Term Fix in Place
Since the repair, the customer’s had zero further issues.
A bit of upfront investigation, a bit of digging, and the right long-term fix made all the difference.
💬 “Some drains just can’t be tickled — they’ve got to be poked.”
🐾 Plumbdog — Perth’s real plumbers, ready for the drain blockages that don’t play fair.
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