What happens when a plumber clears your drain
From the first phone call to the final flush test: how our plumbers find a blockage, which tools they use, what the camera shows and what you get in writing.
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Key takeaways
- A good drain clear starts with finding the blockage, usually outside at the gully and inspection openings, not with a machine in your bathroom.
- The tool depends on the pipe and the blockage: a toilet auger, an electric drain machine or a high-pressure water jetter.
- On a repeat blockage, a CCTV camera shows the cause, and you see the footage before any repair is priced.
- You get a written, fixed price before any repair starts, and NSW law requires a plumber to give the owner written notice of any defect found.
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