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Blocked Drain Services<\/h1>\n\n

\n MelPro provides professional and reliable blocked drain services across Melbourne, handling everything from everyday blockages to more complex sewer and drainage problems.\n <\/p>\n\n \n Call Us Now\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n BLOCKED DRAINS\n <\/div>\n\n

Different Blockages Have Different Causes<\/h2>\n\n

\n A blocked sink, toilet or sewer line does not always mean the same\n thing. Some blockages are caused by grease, hair, wipes or foreign\n objects, while recurring blockages can indicate tree roots or damaged\n underground pipework.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n We investigate the affected drain first, determine the likely cause\n and then choose the most suitable method to clear or repair it.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n How We Fix Blocked Drains\n <\/h2>\n\n
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Investigate<\/h3>\n\n

\n Assess the symptoms and identify which part of the drainage\n system is affected.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Clear<\/h3>\n\n

\n High-pressure water jetting or mechanical drain clearing is\n selected according to the blockage.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Inspect<\/h3>\n\n

\n CCTV inspection and drain locating can help identify roots,\n damaged pipes and recurring problems.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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Repair<\/h3>\n\n

\n Where damaged pipework is causing the issue, repair or\n replacement may be required.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n What Can Cause a Blocked Drain?\n <\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n\n
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\n Grease & Foreign Objects\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Food scraps, cooking grease, hair, wipes and other foreign\n materials can collect inside drainage pipes and gradually\n restrict water flow.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Toilets can also become blocked when objects that should not\n be flushed become lodged inside the trap or drainage line.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n COMMON IN<\/span>\n\n Kitchen sinks \u00b7 Bathroom drains \u00b7 Toilets \u00b7 Laundry drains\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n
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\n Blocked & Leaking Kitchen Drain\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Attended a kitchen sink with restricted drainage caused by grease build-up, together with leaking pipework beneath the sink.\nCleared the blockage, repaired the leaking connection and tested the drainage system to confirm normal flow with no further leaks\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Hair & Debris Blocking Floor Drain\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Attended the property to investigate a blocked floor drain. A significant build-up of hair and debris was found inside the drain, restricting water flow.\n\nThe accumulated materials were removed, and the drain was cleared and tested to confirm proper drainage.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Slow Bathroom Drain\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Attended a slow-draining bathroom fixture, cleared the\n accumulated blockage and tested the drainage afterwards\n to confirm normal water flow.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \u2039\n <\/button>\n\n \n \u203a\n <\/button>\n\n\n

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\n Tree Root Intrusion\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Tree roots can enter underground drainage pipes through cracks, damaged joints or other defects and gradually restrict the flow inside the pipe.\n\n <\/p>\n\n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n COMMON IN<\/span>\n\n Slow drainage \u00b7 Gurgling toilets \u00b7 Wastewater backing up \u00b7 Repeated blockages\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n
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\n High-Pressure Water Jetting\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 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.\nDrainage flow was restored after the affected line was cleared\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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\n CCTV Drain Inspection\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Attended a drainage issue and carried out a CCTV inspection to check the condition of the sewer line and locate the affected section.\nThe inspection helped identify the cause of the issue and provided the information needed before repair or pipe replacement works.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Pipe Replacement\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Investigated a main sewer line affected by significant tree root intrusion. The roots had entered through damaged pipework and caused repeated blockage issues.\nDue to the condition of the affected section, the damaged pipe was excavated and replaced to provide a more permanent repair.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \u2039\n <\/button>\n\n \n \u203a\n <\/button>\n\n

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\n Damaged or Misaligned Pipework\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Cracked pipes, displaced joints, collapsed sections or ageing\n drainage can restrict flow and allow waste to collect repeatedly\n in the same location.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Clearing the drain may temporarily restore flow, but damaged\n pipework can require repair or replacement to properly resolve\n the underlying problem.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n COMMON IN<\/span>\n\n Terracotta pipes \u00b7 Older sewer lines \u00b7 Underground drainage\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n
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\n Terracotta Drain Pipe Replacement\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Investigated a recurring drainage blockage and identified a damaged section of terracotta sewer pipe.\nThe affected pipework was excavated, removed and replaced with new drainage pipe to restore proper flow and provide a more permanent repair.\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Drain Pipe Replacement\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A damaged underground drainage pipe was exposed through excavation. The affected section was removed and replaced with new pipework to restore proper drainage and prevent further issues.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Drain Pipe Replacement\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A damaged underground drainage pipe was exposed through excavation. The affected section was removed and replaced with new pipework to restore proper drainage and prevent further issues.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \u2039\n <\/button>\n\n \n \u203a\n <\/button>\n\n

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\n Leaves, Soil & Stormwater Debris\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Leaves, soil, sediment and other outdoor debris can enter\n stormwater drainage systems and gradually reduce the available\n flow through pipes, pits and outdoor drains.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n During heavy rain, restricted stormwater drainage can cause water\n to back up or overflow around balconies and outdoor areas.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n COMMON IN<\/span>\n\n Balconies \u00b7 Stormwater drains \u00b7 Downpipes \u00b7 Outdoor pits\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n
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\n Blocked Balcony Drain Clearing\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Cleared a blocked balcony drainage point using mechanical\n drain cleaning equipment and tested the line afterwards\n to confirm normal water flow.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Blocked Stormwater Pit Clearing\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Melbourne, VIC\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Attended the property to clear a blocked stormwater pit affected by accumulated leaves, soil and sediment. Debris was removed from the pit to improve water flow and restore drainage capacity.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \u2039\n <\/button>\n\n \n \u203a\n <\/button>\n\n

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\n HAVING TROUBLE WITH A BLOCKED DRAIN?\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Get Your Drain Flowing Again\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Contact MelPro for professional drain clearing\n and drainage repairs across Melbourne.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n Call 0412 242 997\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n