20 Years Locating and Diagnosing Drain Problems

Why Do Drains Keep Blocking or Backing Up?

A drain that blocks once might be a one-off. A drain that blocks again and again is usually telling you something more serious is happening further down the line. Tree roots are a common culprit in Campbells Pocket's leafy, semi-rural streets, working their way into ageing pipe joints in search of moisture and gradually restricting flow until the line collapses altogether.

Other properties experience slow-draining sinks, gurgling toilets or unpleasant odours that hint at a cracked pipe, an offset joint, or a belly in the pipe where waste and water pool instead of flowing through freely. Stormwater systems aren't immune either. Blocked downpipes, overflowing gullies and poorly graded pits can send water pooling around your foundations after heavy rain, particularly on the region's clay-heavy soil.

Without locating the drain blockage accurately, it's tempting to start digging and hope for the best, which often means unnecessary cost and disruption to your yard or driveway. A proper drain camera inspection removes the guesswork, pinpointing the exact location and cause of the problem before any repair work goes ahead.