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Got a drain question? We've written up the most common ones based on what our customers ask. Free advice from Melbourne's drain specialists.
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What to Do When Your Bathtub Is Clogged
What to Do When Your Bathtub Is Clogged - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
The Easy Way to Clear a Blocked Sewer Pipe
Stumped about how to clear a blocked sewer pipe? No worries! Whip out this cheat-sheet next time you’re having plumbing problems.
What To Do If Your Sewerage Is Blocked
What To Do If Your Sewerage Is Blocked - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
Do You Have A Blocked Waste Pipe Outside?
Do You Have A Blocked Waste Pipe Outside? - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
Do You Think You Have a Broken Drain Pipe Under Your Slab?
Do You Think You Have a Broken Drain Pipe Under Your Slab? - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
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How to Find a Broken Drain Pipe Underground
It’s easy enough to figure out that you’ve got a leaking pipe somewhere in your system, but locating the source of the damage within the network is another story.
Can Wet Wipes Block Drains?
Even wipes labelled flushable wreck pipes. Why wet wipes block drains, what they cost to clear, and what to do if yours is already clogged.
Can You Flush Tissues? What You Should Never Put Down the Toilet
Can you flush tissues? No. The full list of things you should never put down the toilet - wipes, paper towel, grease - and the blockages they cause.
Get the Whole Picture with a CCTV Pipe Inspection
How CCTV Pipe Inspections work - A plumbing camera inspection works by feeding a flexible head camera into the drain along the length of the pipe...
Common Stormwater Issues Faced In Melbourne
Prevent flooding, water pooling, & foundation damage with Drainpro stormwater drainage solutions. Trusted experts with 20+ years' experience. Contact us today!
Do Coffee Grounds Block Drains?
Coffee grounds clump in pipes and cause blockages. Why the kitchen-sink myth is wrong, where the grounds should go, and how to clear a clogged sink.
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Do You Have A Leaking Sewer Pipe?
Foul smells, repeat blockages, soggy patches in the yard - the signs your sewer pipe is cracked or collapsed, and what a plumber does about it.
Does Bamboo Toilet Paper Block Drains?
Does Bamboo Toilet Paper Block Drains? - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
Drain blocked with mud?
Pools of water in the yard after rain usually mean mud has packed your outdoor drain. How to spot it, why it matters, and how the team clears it.
Drain Clogged With Hair?
Slow shower, smelly plughole? Hair, soap and skin oils are dead common culprits. How to clear a hair-clogged drain and stop it coming back.
Is Grease Blocking Your Drain?
Fats and oils cool inside your pipes and harden into a plug. The signs of a grease-blocked drain, how to clear it, and how to keep it from returning.
How to Replace a Shower Drain: Tips and Expert Advice
Learn how to replace a shower drain with our guide. Discover DIY tips, signs your drain needs replacing, and when to call the experts at Drainpro.
How to Deal with Tree Roots in Pipes and Stormwater Drains
Tree roots in pipes can cause serious blockages and damage to your plumbing and stormwater drains. How to detect, remove and prevent root intrusions before ...
Smelly Shower Drain? Here's How to Fix It Fast
Shower drain smells like sewage? Find out why your shower drain stinks and how to fix it. DIY solutions, prevention tips, and when to call a Melbourne plumber.
How to Keep Your Stormwater Drains Clean
Use these 5 ways to keep your stormwater drains clean! 1. Regularly Gutter Cleaning. 2. Monitor Waterflow. 3. Regular Jetting 4. Fix Leaking Pipes. 5. Pipe Relining
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How to Know If You Have a Leaking Sewer Pipe
How to Know If You Have a Leaking Sewer Pipe - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
Are Leaves Blocking Your Drains?
Autumn and winter pile leaves into your stormwater drains and back water up against the house. How to spot the blockage, prevent it, and clear it fast.
No Dig Pipe Repair
Fix a damaged pipe without tearing up the yard. How no-dig pipe repair works, where it suits, and why it is cheaper and faster than excavation.
Pipe Relining vs. Replacement
Should you reline the pipe or dig it up and replace it? The honest pros and cons of both, plus how to pick the right option for your damaged drain.
Should I Get Pipe Relining?
Is pipe relining actually worth the money? A plain look at the cost, the lifespan, and when relining beats a full pipe replacement on your property.
Sewer repair - Mont Albert
Preventing Blocked Drains Caused by Tree Roots in Pipes
Prevent tree roots in pipes with Drainpro. Discover signs, solutions, and expert help to keep your plumbing system healthy. Call now!
Reasons Why Your Drainage Keeps Blocking
Reasons Why Your Drainage Keeps Blocking - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
Reasons Why Your Toilet Keeps Blocking
Reasons Why Your Toilet Keeps Blocking - Tips and advice from Drainpro.
Sewer Line Replacement - Is It Safe?
Worried about a sewer line replacement on your property? How the job is done safely, when it is needed, and when no-dig relining is a better fit.
Is Your Storm Drain Blocked?
A blocked storm drain floods yards and erodes the ground around your home. How to spot the cause, why DIY makes it worse, and when to call a plumber.
Blocked Stormwater Drain? Causes, Fixes and Prevention
Blocked stormwater drain in Melbourne? Learn what causes stormwater blockages, how to prevent them, and when to call a professional. Same-day service available.
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Best Storm Water Drainage Solutions
Overflowing gutters and a flooded yard? The drainage solutions that actually work on Melbourne homes, plus the signs your stormwater system needs help.
Blocked Toilet? How to Unblock It Fast
Blocked toilet that won't flush? Learn how to unblock a toilet clogged with paper, tissue or waste. DIY fixes and when to call a Melbourne plumber. 1300 303 247.
Tree Roots Blocking Your Drain?
Tree roots are the top cause of broken drains in Melbourne. The warning signs, why they get in, and how the team clears roots without ripping up the yard.
What is pipe relining?
Pipe relining repairs a damaged drain from the inside, no digging. How the process works, where it suits, and what it saves over a full pipe replacement.
What to Expect During a Drain Inspection Camera Service
Discover how a drain inspection camera service can identify plumbing issues without digging. Prevent costly repairs with accurate diagnosis. Contact us today!
Find Out What’s Clogging Your Drain
Grease, hair, wipes, tree roots, soap scum - the usual suspects clogging Melbourne drains, the warning signs to watch for, and how to get water flowing again.
Why Does My Shower Drain Smell?
Why your shower drain smells, what each type of whiff actually means, and the deeper plumbing faults that no home remedy will fix on its own.
Why You Have a Clogged Toilet & How to Prevent It
Dealing with a clogged toilet is not something you want to deal with. Be aware of the main causes of a clogged toilet and learn how to prevent it from happening.
Why You Should Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners chew through your pipes, harm your health, and rarely fix the blockage for long. Why real plumbers steer clear and what to do instead.
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