For most Sydney blocked drain services, we are able to clear the drain on the spot and have your pipes functioning at their best. At VIP Drains we have a variety of tools we can use to clear blocked Sydney drains. These include:
1. Hand Tools – Our highly trained drain experts can resolve a common blocked toilet, basin, or shower with drain rods to shift the blockage. In most blocked drain jobs, this is an effective method of clearing the immediate issue and preventing ongoing issues. Each drain has a unique style of tool used to clear the blockage effectively and our Sydney blocked drain experts are ready and equipped with the right tools for the job!
2. Electric Eel – An Electric Eel is a plumber’s best friend. It’s a tried and tested method of clearing most blocked drains. they’ve survived the test of time for a reason – they work. Although quite heavy and bulky, we could not live without them! Our local VIP Drains plumbing team have the experience to use this tool fast, efficiently, and safely.
3. Chemical Treatment – For some stubborn blocked drains, the safest and easiest way to clear it is with a chemical treatment. This is a safe, non-invasive way to get your lines flowing again. How does it work? Well, a strong, acidic, herbicide is fed down an access point, killing and removing any organic matter. Grime, grease, leaves and tree roots can dissolve to a certain extent.
4. 4. High-Pressure Jetting – More complicated blocked drains may need the assistance of our state-of-the-art high-pressure jetting system that operates at 5000KPA. This baby can cut through tree roots and other debris, common around the eastern suburbs.
Jet blasters use high pressurised water to force out junk through your pipes where other methods fail. Jet blasters can travel up to 60 metres through your pipes and force almost anything out. This method is used for more complicated blockages or pipework that is larger than 150mm in diameter.
5. Hydro-jetting – If our investigation proves that you have heavy tree root intrusion, solid grease build-ups, or partially collapsed drain/s then we’ll use Hydro Jetting.
The beauty of using Hydro Jets for blocked drain cleaning is that they can reach blockages that a standard power drain cleaner cannot get to. Using high-pressure water, our Hydro Jetting equipment can defeat stubborn blockages.
Hydro Jets also give the pipes an intensive clean and scrub. Hydro Jets are generally the best form of drain cleaning, however, this much power plus the higher operating costs mean it isn’t the right choice for the majority of standard blocked drain issues. We usually reserve hydro jet cleaning for the more stubborn of blockages where standard power drain cleaning equipment has not been successful in clearing the blockage.
6. CCTV Camera – Our crew is also skilled in CCTV camera operation. So, once the blockage is cleared, we can use a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera to identify the cause of the blockage, and the extent of the damage. With our highly advanced locating equipment we can also pinpoint the exact spot above ground of the blockage, including the depth and direction of flow.
7. Pipe Relining – If you want your drains permanently fixed without destroying your gardens, driveways, or concrete slab then pipe relining might be the best solution. At VIP Drains we can use a two-part epoxy, which is pulled through the pipe and expanded to leave a hard fibreglass shell, which cannot be penetrated by roots. Although only relatively new to Australia, pipe relining has been tried and tested overseas for over 25 years and has a life expectancy of over 50 years.
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