Blocked Drain Services
Blocked Drain Services
MelPro provides professional and reliable blocked drain services across Melbourne, handling everything from everyday blockages to more complex sewer and drainage problems.
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BLOCKED DRAINS
Different Blockages Have Different Causes
A blocked sink, toilet or sewer line does not always mean the same thing. Some blockages are caused by grease, hair, wipes or foreign objects, while recurring blockages can indicate tree roots or damaged underground pipework.
We investigate the affected drain first, determine the likely cause and then choose the most suitable method to clear or repair it.
OUR APPROACH
How We Fix Blocked Drains
01
Investigate
Assess the symptoms and identify which part of the drainage system is affected.
02
Inspect
CCTV inspection and drain locating can help identify roots, damaged pipes and recurring problems.
03
Clear
High-pressure water jetting or mechanical drain clearing is selected according to the blockage.
04
Repair
Where damaged pipework is causing the issue, repair or replacement may be required.
COMMON CAUSES
What Can Cause a Blocked Drain?
01
Grease & Foreign Objects
Food scraps, cooking grease, hair, wipes and other foreign materials can collect inside drainage pipes and gradually restrict water flow.
Toilets can also become blocked when objects that should not be flushed become lodged inside the trap or drainage line.
COMMON IN
Kitchen sinks · Bathroom drains · Toilets · Laundry drains
REAL CASE
Blocked & Leaking Kitchen Drain
Melbourne, VIC
Attended a kitchen sink with restricted drainage caused by grease build-up, together with leaking pipework beneath the sink. Cleared the blockage, repaired the leaking connection and tested the drainage system to confirm normal flow with no further leaks
REAL CASE
Foreign Object Blocking Toilet
Melbourne, VIC
Investigated a toilet that would not flush correctly and identified an obstruction inside the drainage path. The blockage was removed and the toilet was tested for normal flow.
REAL CASE
Slow Bathroom Drain
Melbourne, VIC
Attended a slow-draining bathroom fixture, cleared the accumulated blockage and tested the drainage afterwards to confirm normal water flow.
02
Tree Root Intrusion
Tree roots can enter underground drainage pipes through cracks, damaged joints or other defects and gradually restrict the flow inside the pipe.
Minor root intrusion may sometimes be cleared with high-pressure water jetting. However, root entry usually indicates existing pipe damage, and more severe cases may require pipe repair or replacement.
COMMON IN
Slow drainage · Gurgling toilets · Wastewater backing up · Repeated blockages
REAL CASE
High-Pressure Water Jetting
Melbourne, VIC
Attended a blocked main sewer line caused by tree root intrusion. High-pressure water jetting was carried out to break through and clear the blockage. Drainage flow was restored after the affected line was cleared
REAL CASE
CCTV Drain Inspection
Melbourne, VIC
Attended a drainage issue and carried out a CCTV inspection to check the condition of the sewer line and locate the affected section. The inspection helped identify the cause of the issue and provided the information needed before repair or pipe replacement works.
REAL CASE
Pipe Replacement
Melbourne, VIC
Investigated a main sewer line affected by significant tree root intrusion. The roots had entered through damaged pipework and caused repeated blockage issues. Due to the condition of the affected section, the damaged pipe was excavated and replaced to provide a more permanent repair.
03
Damaged or Misaligned Pipework
Cracked pipes, displaced joints, collapsed sections or ageing drainage can restrict flow and allow waste to collect repeatedly in the same location.
Clearing the drain may temporarily restore flow, but damaged pipework can require repair or replacement to properly resolve the underlying problem.
COMMON IN
Terracotta pipes · Older sewer lines · Underground drainage
REAL CASE
Terracotta Drain Pipe Replacement
Melbourne, VIC
Investigated a recurring drainage blockage and identified a damaged section of terracotta sewer pipe. The affected pipework was excavated, removed and replaced with new drainage pipe to restore proper flow and provide a more permanent repair.
REAL CASE
Drain Pipe Replacement
Melbourne, VIC
A damaged section of drainage pipe was identified after repeated blockages. The affected pipework was accessed and replaced to restore reliable drainage.
04
Leaves, Soil & Stormwater Debris
Leaves, soil, sediment and other outdoor debris can enter stormwater drainage systems and gradually reduce the available flow through pipes, pits and outdoor drains.
During heavy rain, restricted stormwater drainage can cause water to back up or overflow around balconies and outdoor areas.
COMMON IN
Balconies · Stormwater drains · Downpipes · Outdoor pits
REAL CASE
Blocked Balcony Drain Clearing
Melbourne, VIC
Cleared a blocked balcony drainage point using mechanical drain cleaning equipment and tested the line afterwards to confirm normal water flow.
REAL CASE
Stormwater Drain Clearing
Melbourne, VIC
Removed accumulated debris from the affected stormwater drainage system and tested the line to confirm water could discharge normally.
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