Ease the pain of a Blocked Drain!
A blocked drain can be inconvenient, as well as unpleasant on the nose. Stanton Plumbing and Gas provide a hassle free drain clearing service. Whether you have a blocked toilet, basin, shower waste or drain grate, or even a sewer or stormwater blockage, our experienced plumbers will take the pain out of any blocked drain. A no hassle Brisbane plumbing service!
How do you know if your drain is blocked?
Early detection of a blocked drain can drastically reduce the work involved for a plumber to unblock and clear. This saves you money long term! Signs to look and listen for include a gurgling or gulping sound (often accompanied by a smelly drain grate) coming from the floor waste or toilet when water is in use. Another sign of a blocked drain is the water level in the toilet rising above or falling below normal levels. The drain outside the house may also be overflowing, especially after the washing machine has been in use.
The floor waste overflowing during a shower may also indicate a blockage. If you do suspect that you have a partially blocked drain, please give us a call and we will organise a plumber to visit you.
Preventing blocked drains
Tree roots are the most common cause of blocked drains in Australia. Especially in the hottest months of summer, trees will be thirsty for water and will be drawn to the condensation that forms on the outside of pipes. These roots will eventually break through and gradually cause a stormwater or sewer blockage. When Stanton Plumbing and Gas clear a blocked drain, we will identify which trees are most likely to be causing the problem. As a general rule, trees and plants should be planted as far away as possible from sewer and stormwater drainage lines.
It is also important to be careful what you put down your sinks. Fat and grease will stick to the inside of drains and should never disposed of in this way. Large amounts of hair can cause clogged or blocked drains and should be prevented from going down your shower waste or vanity basin. Excessive loo paper is also a common cause of a blocked toilet. Cement or plaster from DIY repairs will also prevent water flowing smoothly through your sewer and may cause a blocked drain.
Drainage problem? Not to worry! Stanton Plumbing and Gas will solve all your drainage problems for a moderate fee. When you need a Brisbane Plumber, problem solved! Call us today.