One slow sink is usually a blockage in that fixture. But several drains playing up, a toilet that bubbles when the basin empties, or a problem that keeps coming back — that's often the shared main line, and in Melbourne it's usually tree roots.
This 60-second check reads the pattern and tells you which it is, how urgent it is, and the right fix — a targeted clear or a camera inspection. Free, no obligation.
Every check lands on one of three — a local blockage, a main-line problem, or something backing up right now. Here's what each means, and the fix that goes with it.
One fixture, on its own — the blockage is in its own trap or branch, not the main line.
A targeted drain clear — usually quick and inexpensive.
A repeat after a clear means it's worth looking further down the line.
Several fixtures, a bubbling toilet, or a recurring problem — the signature of the shared drain, often tree roots.
A CCTV inspection to find the exact spot, then jet-blast, root cut, or a reline — done once, not guessed at.
Left alone, a main-line blockage backs up into the house. Finding it early keeps the fix small.
Water backing up or refusing to drain — waste has nowhere to go and can push back inside.
A same-day clear to get things moving, then a camera check so it doesn't return.
This is the one to call about today — 1300 314 986.
Not up for the quiz? Give us a call and describe what's happening — which drains, and what you're noticing — and we'll tell you the likely cause and the fix. Same honest read.
No obligation, no charge. Straight advice, either way.
We'd rather you didn't need us. When you do, we're here.
