A blocked drainage system, either storm water or sewerage, is unfortunately a common and highly inconvenient plumbing issue. A badly blocked drain can lead to further damage to your plumbing if not repaired promptly or correctly.
Our experienced team of specialist drain plumbers use all the latest plumbing technology to cost effectively repair your blocked sewer and storm water drainage systems.
WL Chivers Plumbing have a specialist team of experienced drainage plumbers working exclusively in Melbourne's Northern and Eastern suburbs. Our team are highly trained in the diagnosis and repair of all drainage issues and will provide you with a cost efficient and permanent plumbing solution.
You may have been disappointed by other tradespeople in the past but, at Chivers Plumbing, our number one priority is customer satisfaction. We take great pride in our outstanding reputation for reliability and the quality of our service. We will get your drains flowing freely quickly and with the least amount of inconvenience to you as possible.
Small blockage removed with a drain auger
Generally we will start by inserting a specialised drain camera into the affected pipe. The drain camera will identify the nature of the pipe blockage and pinpoint its location.
Once we have determined the cause and location of the blockage we will decide the best course of action to unclog the drain and make any necessary repairs. We have all of the latest drain clearing tools and technology at our disposal to ensure a cost effective and permanent solution.
According to the situation, we may use any of the following methods to unblock your drain pipes:
Drainage pipe blocked by tree roots
There are several possible causes for clogged drains, both storm water and sewerage systems. The most common are:
Some of the common signs that you may have a blocked storm water or sewerage drain:
The cost to unblock a drain can vary enormously, depending on the nature and location of the blockage, the general condition of the pipes, and if there is other damage to repair.
A small blockage can often be fixed by simply flushing the pipe with a high pressure water blast. In many cases the pipe may be re-lined without the need to dig. A worst-case scenario may mean large excavation work and pipe replacement.
Whatever the problem, Chivers Plumbing have the experience and equipment to correctly diagnose and rectify any drainage issue. We will locate and identify the cause of the drain blockage, advise you on the best course of action and provide you with a comprehensive quote.
In some circumstances you may be able to unclog your drain. Drain blockages usually build up over extended periods of time. The longer it takes material such as hair, grease and other waste to build up the more difficult it will be to dislodge the blockage.
If the following method doesn't work for you, the next step is to call WL Chivers Plumbing. We will unclog the drain and provide you a permanent solution.
Whenever appropriate, CIPP relining has many benefits over excavating and replacing damaged pipes:
No-dig drain relining can be used in most but not all cases in which a blocked drain has become damaged. In some situations, the only option to repair a pipe is to excavate and replace the damaged sections.
Our expert specialist drainage plumbers will be able to advise you as to the best solution for your specific needs.
Definitely! We have a rapid response plumbing team ready to respond to any plumbing emergency, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
We can arrange any plumbing service at a time that best suits you.
Absolutely.
WL Chivers Plumbing are members of Master Plumbers Victoria. We are bound by a code of ethics, all of our plumbers are fully licensed and registered and our work is guaranteed. We ensure that our entire team receives the best, most up to date training available in order to provide world's best practice plumbing services.
For standard, non urgent work you may call us on 0417 49 59 69 or click the "Make a Booking" button to book a job online.
For all emergency plumbing work, phone us on 0417 49 59 69 at any time.
Yes. Just tap on the "Make a Booking" button to arrange a plumbing inspection. Chivers Plumbing will inspect your drains, pipes and fixtures and advise you about any issues that may need attention.
