SA Express Plumbing & Gas
Blocked Drain Plumber Adelaide
Your Local Expert Blocked drain plumber
Looking for a trusted Blocked Drain Plumber in Adelaide? SA Express Plumbing & Gas are your local plumbing experts, providing fast and effective solutions to clear blocked drains, sinks, toilets, and sewer or stormwater pipes quickly and safely. With years of experience and the right equipment, we ensure your drainage issues are resolved with minimal disruption.
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Blocked Drain Plumber
Blocked Drain Plumber
At SA Express Plumbing & Gas, we specialise in clearing blocked pipes and drains with speed and precision. With years of hands-on experience and the latest plumbing technology, we have the right tools to diagnose and resolve your blockage quickly. Whether it’s a stubborn indoor blockage or an outdoor stormwater issue, we’re fully prepared. To ensure efficiency, our vans come stocked with advanced CCTV drain inspection cameras and high-pressure hydro jet cleaners, allowing us to accurately locate the blockage and clear it fast. As a result, we can restore your drains to full working order with minimal disruption to your home or business.
Signs of a Blocked Drain
If you’re noticing strange plumbing behaviour, it could be due to a blocked drain. Some of the most common signs of a blocked drain include slow-draining sinks or showers, gurgling noises coming from your pipes, bad odours near drains, and toilets that are slow to flush or prone to overflowing. In more serious cases, you might see water pooling around floor drains or even sewage backing up into your home or yard. If you’re experiencing any of these issues, it’s important to call a professional blocked drain plumber in Adelaide as soon as possible to prevent costly water damage or health hazards.
Water is slow to drain away from sinks, baths showers etc
Water pooling around the shower or bathroom drains
Wet patches on the floor
Gurgling or banging sounds in the pipes
Toilet bowl fills or overflows when flushed
Smelly drains
When To Call A Blocked Drain Plumber
Blocked Toilets
One of the most common causes of a blocked toilet is flushing inappropriate items such as sanitary products, nappies, baby wipes, or excessive toilet paper. Over time, these items can easily clog the pipes, leading to a complete blockage. To avoid this, always dispose of nappies, baby wipes, and sanitary products in the rubbish bin rather than down the toilet.
Blocked Sinks
In the kitchen, fats, oils, and grease are major culprits of blocked sink drains. Additionally, food scraps, coffee grounds, and soap residue can accumulate in the pipes, gradually causing a blockage. For this reason, it’s essential to dispose of these items in the rubbish or compost bin instead of washing them down the sink. By taking this simple step, you can significantly reduce your risk of a blocked kitchen drain.
Blocked Showers & Baths
When bathing or showering, hair and soap often get washed down the drain. Over time, hair — especially long strands — can tangle and build up inside the pipes, causing a blocked bathroom drain. As this continues, soap scum adds to the obstruction, restricting water flow even more. To help prevent this, consider installing a drain cover and regularly clearing out debris.
Outside Drain Blockages
Tree roots are the leading cause of sewer and stormwater pipe blockages, especially in older properties. Over time, roots can grow into tiny cracks in the pipes, eventually breaking through and expanding inside the line. As this happens, they restrict water flow or completely block the pipe. Once a sewer line is blocked, you may notice slow drains or water backing up throughout the house. To resolve this issue, professional drain inspection and root removal is essential.
CCTV Pipe Inspections
To accurately diagnose hidden blockages, our plumbers come equipped with advanced CCTV drain inspection cameras. So, even if the issue isn’t close to the drainage point, we can still quickly and efficiently locate the blockage, even when it’s deep within your pipe system.
Using state-of-the-art equipment, we feed the CCTV camera directly into the drain. As a result, we can capture high-definition footage that clearly shows what’s causing the obstruction and exactly where it’s located. In addition, this technology allows us to inspect the overall condition of your pipes — identifying any cracks, leaks, or structural damage that may lead to future issues.
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Drain Cleaning
At SA Express Plumbing & Gas, our experienced plumbers provide a fast and responsive blocked drain service throughout Adelaide. As soon as we arrive, we begin by testing your drainage system to accurately identify the root cause of the issue. Since blocked drains can be caused by a wide range of factors, our friendly team will clearly explain their findings and walk you through the best solution. To ensure transparency, we’ll also provide you with an instant quote on-site before starting any work.
Hydro Jet Drain Cleaning
When it comes to clearing stubborn drain blockages, nothing beats the power and efficiency of hydro jet drain cleaning. A hydro jet uses high-pressure water jets combined with specialised nozzles to blast through grease, waste, debris, and even tree roots — all without damaging your pipes. Whether you’re dealing with built-up limescale, heavy grease, or compacted sludge, hydro jetting offers a safe, powerful, and efficient solution that restores proper flow. Best of all, it works across a wide range of drain types and pipe materials.
Safe & Effective Drain Cleaning
Unlike traditional drain cleaning methods, hydro jetting doesn’t just poke a hole through the blockage — it completely clears the pipe interior. By removing all residue including grease, oil, soap scum, and mineral build-up, this technique leaves your pipes thoroughly cleaned and fully restored. Moreover, hydro jetting is a chemical-free, non-invasive method that doesn’t damage pipes or release harmful fumes. As a result, it’s a safe, eco-friendly, and highly effective drain cleaning solution trusted by plumbers across Adelaide.
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