Although blocked drains can be a pesky plumbing issue in Altona, it’s easy to identify the signs that you have one. The first thing you might notice is a bad smell coming from your drain. You may also notice water overflowing from your drains – this is a sign of a serious blockage in your stormwater drain, toilet or shower.

You could also notice a gurgling or bubbling sound from your drains. This is a sign that water is pooling up and pushing against the pipe. In sinks and showers, you may notice water draining slowly or pooling for longer than usual.

Some kinds of toiletries can blocks your drains, such as baby wipes or sanitary items. You should avoid flushing these items down your drains. If you have kids, they may also try and flush toys or solid items down the toilet. When these get stuck in a u-bend, serious blockages can occur.

When it comes to kitchen sink blockages in Altona, there are a number of causes. First of all, you should put food scraps in the bin instead of the drain, as they can cause blockages. You should also be aware of cooking oil sink blockages in Altona. You should never let any kind of cooking oil go down your sink – it’s too viscous to flow. It gathers up in clumps and causes stubborn blockages.

Local Plumber Melbourne are the best Altona plumber. We’ve got a team of experienced tradesmen working for us and we’re fully licensed and qualified. We use state of the art plumbing equipment to clear drains in Altona. If you’ve got a blocked drain, blocked sink, blocked stormwater drain or blocked toilet in Altona, call 0498 122 875.