Blocked Drains

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In this VLOG, one of our top dogs Darius is on the job where pipes have been damaged from tree roots.

Blocked Drains – Tree Roots

Tree roots are one of the common causes for blocked drains. In some instances after the problem area is detected, the problem can be easily fixed but in this instance it’s not as straight forward as blasting some difficult roots with our custom high powered water jetters.

Not all blocked drains are the same. At this location, not only was the pipe broken and needing replacing, Darius has had to break down the concrete driveway to get access to the broken pipe.

If you’ve seen his work before, you know Darius takes pride in his work and does a great job in minimising damage to the property.

More Than Just A Plumber

We pride ourselves in being maintenance plumbing experts and we’re really good at it. On top of that, check out the job that’s done on the driveway. From the start to finish, the breaking down of concrete is done neatly and properly causing minimal damage to keep the properly looking in good condition. After the job is done, another tradie isn’t called in to re-concrete the driveway. Darius has not only re-concreted, he’s done a great job and taken pride in making the driveway look great. This is the standards that we hold to our Plumbdogs.

Another Great VLOG from Darius

In the video in this link, he fixes a burst water pipe inside a brick wall cavity and you will be impressed with how little space he needs to get the job done.

Check out the video here

All The Gear & Every Idea

At Plumbdog, our Perth Plumbers have All The Gear & Every Idea. Our plumbing skills, training and experience coupled with the latest in equipment and technology is why we believe we are the maintenance plumbing specialists that even the professionals turn to.

If you’re in the greater Perth area and your plumbing is letting you down, give us a whistle!

• Tree roots are a common problem when it comes to Blocked Drains
• The tree in this video gives a great example of what trees can do
• Blocked Drain Repairs and Detection are proudly one of our Specialist Services
• Check out more of our VLOGS here!

If you’ve been watching our YouTube Videos, you would have seen a video that we shared where a tree had caused some interesting damage breaking and twisting an inspection shaft. Top Dog Rich has shared another video of the job where we have fixed up the problem. Have a look at what was involved and get an insight to what kind of damage a tree can cause.

Original Video:

If you are looking for the best plumbers for repairing broken or twisted inspection shaft riser, give the professionals from Plumdog Plumbing a whistle. We pride ourselves in being the specialists in maintenance plumbing which includes repairing  broken and twisted inspection shafts as part of our blocked drain maintenance services.

From repairing the blocked drains to the hot water problems, our obedient Plumbdogs have the knowledge and experience needed to get the job done. If you suspect that you may have a blocked drain issue you should call the team. We have all the gear and every idea and we can inspect your location with the right tools and CCTV cameras.

In The Video:

1. The Location
   We will detect the problem area at your location. If you know where your access points are it can help save time which means money but if you are not sure then that is not a problem at all. Our experienced Plumbdogs will sniff it out in no time. For more about drain inspection shafts click here to see the blog:
2. Inspection Of The Inspection Riser
   The drainage system does not function smoothly if the inspection riser gets damaged or excessive blockage in the pipes. With the help of the CCTV camera, the expert will examine the riser. The blockage can be due to the accumulation of grease, fallen leaves, bottles, and other plastic items. All these items get accumulated for several months, which eventually block the passage of wastewater drainage. The expert first clears the blockage by removing the obstructive particles from the path.
3. Removing The Twisted Riser
   As the blockage is removed from the channel, the twisted riser is taken out and examined properly. The plumber will bring a new riser along with him to replace the old one. Replacing the old, twisted, and broken shaft riser is very important as it will obstruct the particles further and will not provide a hassle-free movement of the wastewater.
4. Installation Of The New Riser
   Yes, after removing the old riser, the plumber replaces it with the new one. Install it in the position where the old riser was located. After the new riser is being installed, the inspection cover is checked once more, and then the plumber closes the lid of the inspection cover that is located on the surface of the ground.

Besides blocked drain repairs and CCTV inspection, we also offer general plumbing, gas leak detection and hot water system installation, maintenance and repairs. If you want to hire a trusted plumber in Perth, consult the team from Plumdog Plumbing.

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• Tree Roots – The most common offenders of blocked drain problems. This property had tree root ingress in multiple locations.  
• CCTV Footage – Check out our CCTV footage from the job
• Plumbdog has All The Gear and Every Idea. Check out more of our VLOGS here!

In this video one of our top dogs Rich takes us to a property in Langford where this property had blocked drains. Using CCTV for inspection and high pressure water jetter combined, he has been able to clear the roots away.

Tree roots tend to grow in close proximity to moisture; as a result, they get attracted to the water pipes, causing massive damage. Rich is an experienced Plumbdog and knows how to sniff out problems when it comes to fixing blocked drains.

The Video

In today’s video, we see how Rich clears roots as far along as 11 and 14 meters from the inspection point creating blocked drain problems in multiple locations. He gives us a close up look of the process and some CCTV video footage of the job at hand. It’s not something everyone gets to see so we hope you enjoy the video.

The Blocked Drain

An underground pipe has tree root ingress creating a blocked drain issue. The pipe is surrounded by thick tree roots, which have cracked open the pipe from multiple points. Tree roots are a common problem and if you have been following our videos, you’ll notice that no two jobs are the same.

Another complication discovered comes from a bad fitting from when the pipe changes from earthenware to PVC where it’s not aligned correctly and is not fitted properly. Upon further inspection, there are also multiple locations in joining areas where tree roots have penetrated through.

The Solution

With his expertise, Rich uses our locally custom made high water pressure jetter down the access point, which helps in rapidly unclogging the congestion. The combined high pressure water jetter and CCTV allows us to effectively remove the tree roots in multiple problem areas and inspect that the job is done right. 

In combination with the latest tools of the trade and experience, our obedient Plumbdogs are able to get the job done quickly and efficiently saving our customers time and money. This is why we say we have ‘all the gear and every idea’.

• Tree roots are one of the most common causes of Blocked Drains
• There are times you can unblock a blocked drain yourself but when it comes to roots, often the right equipment and the right expertise is needed. 
• Watch our Top Dog Darius at work and how having the right gear along with his expertise gets the job done
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Our valued client called us out recently after attempting to clear blocked drains himself. He actually had a fair go at it, however unfortunately most root infested drains require expertise and the right equipment in order to get them flowing again. Watch how Darius from Plumbdog in Perth is able to not only clear the drain but to also 100% clean the drain pipes in the process. Old fashioned drain clearing equipment that is carried by most plumbers are only able to clear a drain around 50%, meaning you’ll be calling them out again in no time. Rely on Plumbdog, we have all the gear and every idea when it comes to blocked drains Perth.

Making your Blocked Drains Great Again

If your drains are rooted and creating havoc on your drainage system, your local plumber like the team from Plumbdog provide the best solutions for blocked drain clearing and repairs. With their extensive knowledge and skilled expertise, they have all gear and every idea to clear the root infested drains and bring them back to the original cleaned condition.

The tree roots are one of the most common causes of blocked drains causing blockages which are not necessarily easy to detect or clear. Some properties have tree ingress in various locations. In the video you will see how Darius, one of our top dogs, has visited the site and has examined the rooted drain. With the help of a CCTV for inspection along with a high-pressure water jetter, he has cleared the roots inside the drain.

We all know that roots start to grow in the area where their moisture, hence they start to grow inside the drains and creating excessive damage to the property. Darius has many years of experience and makes clearing the roots look easy.

Inspecting the blocked drains

Darius found that there was another issue to consider. Due to the bad fitting, the pipe changes from the urban wear (clay pipes) to the PVC and it is not aligned properly. After further inspection and water jetting, he found more locations where the tree roots have penetrated inside the drains. This is a huge benefit of CCTV inspections. If the job was only half done properly and the drains appeared back to normal, you’d be calling a plumber back out in no time.

Water jetting the blocked drains

After inspecting the drain properly and knowing the causes, Darius fires up our locally made custom high powered water jetter inside the drain. The high pressure of the water cleans out the drain and unblocks the roots.

Having all the gear and every idea is why our obedient Plumbdogs have a long list of happy customers and why we are the maintenance plumbing experts that people turn to.

If you have a rooted drain and need to call in the maintenance plumbing specialists, give us a whistle!

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