Blocked Drains: A Practical Guide

one of the Mint Plumbing and Relining Trucks

Blocked drains can cause serious damage if left unchecked. Learn how to recognise early signs, safely unblock your drains using DIY methods, and know when it’s time to call in the professionals. Get practical tips to prevent plumbing emergencies at home or work.

Water Leak – Rosebery

Major external excavation works completed by Mint Plumbing and Relining

Our team attended a strata-managed commercial property in Rosebery to investigate an ongoing water leak affecting businesses in the building. Upon inspection, we confirmed a burst pipe beneath the building. While the leak initially stopped after new valves were installed, it later resumed, likely due to pipe movement after the valves were fitted.

Blocked Drain Investigation – Bellevue Hill

A recently repaired toilet in a Bellevue Hill home

We attended a property in Bellevue Hill to investigate a blocked drain, which had caused significant issues with the toilet. Upon arrival, we found that the drain was severely blocked due to tree root infestation.

Stormwater Overflow Investigation – Manly

Completing a stormwater drain inspection

We attended a property in Manly to investigate a stormwater plumbing issue affecting the right-hand side of the property, which was causing water to overflow into the neighbouring property and flood the driveway. The water was also penetrating through the ground and collecting under the property.

Full Isolation Valve Replacement – Clovelly

Our team was called to a residential property in Clovelly to inspect a leaking tap located on the external wall of Unit 1. Upon arrival, we discovered the isolation control valve was leaking due to a broken washer and signs of general wear. The valve was part of an older system that had become incompatible with modern plumbing fittings.

Tree Root Blockage Resolved with Full Pipe Relining – Bondi

Liners that our plumbers use for pipe relining

We were called out to a property in Bondi to deal with repeated blockages caused by tree roots invading the sewer line. The issue had been affecting drainage, causing slow flushing, and bad smells coming from the drains.

Stormwater Pipe Relining Fixes Flooding Issue – Coogee

Preparing the liner that will fix a cracked pipe

We were called to a property in Coogee after the homeowner noticed flooding in the yard during heavy rain. The stormwater pipes were old and cracked, allowing water to leak out and pool into the garden, causing issues with drainage.

Emergency Drain Clearing – Rushcutters Bay

We attended an urgent call-out to Unit 3 at a strata property in Rushcutters Bay, where the resident reported a leaking and blocked toilet. Upon inspection, we found the toilet was slow to drain and could not be cleared using conventional plunging methods.

Tree Root-Infested Pipe Relined for Strata Client – Rose Bay

Two local plumbers preparing a pipe relining job

Our team recently completed a precision pipe relining project for a strata property in Rose Bay. The original terracotta pipe between the shower waste and floor waste had become compromised due to persistent tree root intrusion.