Renovating? Ensure you get an accurate CCTV pipe inspection. Recently, I solved the drainage problems of a family who would have literally been in the S@!*, had the situation been left any longer. Unbeknownst to them, the CCTV pipe inspection during renovations, had gone slightly pear shaped, leaving a considerable section of their drainage useless. With the renovation completed, they moved back into their home, however, within a few days of using their ensuite, it became obvious; there was a problem down below. They began to hear gurgling sounds, as their waste tried to flow away and I was called to un-block the drain,…

Wondering.. How tree roots enter your drains and cause a blockage? After years of being underground, any pipe can succumb to the pressure of ground movement. Old earthenware drainage pipes often crack, break or the rubbers may perish. PVC can be squashed, distorted, cracked and broken. Tree roots have even been known to create so much [pressure on the  pipe walls they eventually destroy the integrity of the pipe surface thus creating an entry point; as soon as they have forced/found an opening they are free to grow. Plant roots continue to take advantage of the damp space inside the drain, settling…

Home Remedies to Unblock Your Drains Have you ever tried to unblock your drains yourself? Clients have often told me that they have been experiencing smells coming from their drains for a while, they have tried countless home remedies (Bi- carb and vinegar or even a store bought product), to no avail. They say it stopped the smell for a while, but, it soon returned, just as bad, or worse than before’.  Why does this happen? Well, these remedies will only mask or dilute the smells rather than actually unblock your drains, if there is a build up of grime, hair…