Blocked Toilets & Drains

Some common causes of blocked drains are tree roots, fats and food, wipes, small objects (e.g. sock flushed down the toilet), hair, sanitary products and natural debris.

It’s best to contact us on 0452 454 386 to inspect your blocked toilet, unclog your pipes and ensure your toilet flushes correctly. This will prevent foul smells from sticking around and will keep your bathroom hygienic.

Blocked toilet cleaners or drain cleaners can be safe to use however we often see when people try to resolve the issue themselves.

It often only postpones the issue, a temporary solution and simultaneously often damaging their own property. E.g. getting drain cleaner on their bathroom sink basin, damaging and discolouring the basin or drain.

For a permanent solution we recommend calling out a professional.

A plunger is good for unblocking drains and is particularly good for solid buildups that need to be dislodged, rather than dissolved.

Create a seal around the drain and then compress the air. This builds up pressure and hopefully moves the buildup (e.g. food/ hair).

If you are going to try unblock your drain, we suggest you use a plunger rather than chemicals. This will reduce the risk of you damaging your sink (or other areas).

As always for a more permanent solution, you can contact us for a no obligation quote.

To clear a blocked drain outside:

1. Locate the blockage

2. Remove the drain cover (with a screwdriver)

3. Put gloves on and remove any debris blocking the outside of the drain

4. Use a drain rod - insert, twist, plunge, repeat

5. Use your hose on a high pressure to try blast any obstructing material

If you prefer to have a professional do it for you, please contact us and we can bring extra equipment including a high pressure jet blaster/ hydro jet to clear blocked outdoor drains.

Water Relief Plumbing are Sydney Plumbers for Blocked Drain Specialists. We have a range of solutions we can apply to give you fast and lasting results.

A few signs your blocked drain or toilet requires a plumber:

• slow draining toilet

• toilet bowl full or overflowing

• gurgling sounds

• foul smells sticking around

• overflowing gully trap