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9407 2942Blocked drains
Blocked drains can disrupt your home quickly, from slow sinks and shower drains to toilets and outdoor drainage issues. Our licensed Perth plumbers inspect the problem, clear the blockage and help restore safe water flow with no call out fees.
blocked drains
Blocked drains do not always stop working straight away. In many Perth homes, the first signs are small changes that become worse over time.
If the same drain keeps blocking, or several fixtures are affected, the issue may sit deeper in the pipework. A licensed plumber can check where the blockage is coming from and recommend the right next step before the problem gets worse.
Common causes
Blocked drains are often caused by everyday materials building up inside the pipe. Hair, soap residue, food waste, grease, wet wipes and foreign objects can reduce water flow over time. Outside the home, leaves, sand, soil and tree roots can also affect stormwater drains and underground pipework.
Some blockages can be reduced with better drain habits, but repeated blockages should be checked by a plumber. The cause may be deeper in the drainage system, especially if the same toilet, sink, shower or outdoor drain keeps blocking.
Blocked drain repairs
Our plumbers start by checking the affected drain and nearby fixtures to understand where the blockage may be sitting. A blocked toilet, kitchen sink, shower drain or outdoor drain can each point to a different cause.
Depending on the issue, our team can clear the blockage, inspect the pipework and advise whether further repair is needed. If there are signs of repeat blockages, damaged pipes or tree root intrusion, we explain the next step before any extra work begins.
Risks of DIY Drain Solutions
DIY methods like plungers and drain cleaners may offer quick fixes, but they often fail to tackle the root cause of blockages. In some cases, chemicals can even damage your pipes, making the problem worse.
Professional plumbers have the right tools, like hydro jetters and drain cameras, to safely clear blockages and check for any underlying issues, providing a more thorough, long-lasting solution.
Professional drain clearing
Hydro jetting uses high pressure water to clear stubborn blockages caused by grease, debris, soil and some tree root intrusion. Our plumbers assess the blockage first and confirm if hydro jetting is the right option.
A drain camera inspection helps check what is happening inside the pipe. It can identify issues like tree roots, cracked pipework or deeper blockages before further repair work is recommended.
Some blocked drains need urgent attention, especially if wastewater is backing up, a toilet is overflowing or more than one drain is affected. Our plumbers inspect the issue and explain the safest next step.
Our licensed Perth plumbers handle more than blocked drain repairs. From leaking taps and burst pipes to toilets and general plumbing maintenance, Smartfix can help keep your home plumbing working properly.
Explore our full range of plumbing services in Perth.
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Our hot water services include supply and installation, as well as repairs and replacements for gas, solar, electric, and heat pump systems.
This is our 3rd time using smartfix. Twice for plumbing works, including removal and replacement of all i-plex waterpipes throughout the home. Secondly, to move some plumbing. This time for a complete new air conditioning system. I have worked in the building industry for just over 30 years, I’m used to dealing with tradespeople and also understand the juggling of jobs to keep work flowing. I continue to use smartfix because they keep exceeding my already high expectations. They are on time every time. The communication is exceptional, messages when they are on their way, and also updates on progress…
Service rated 5 stars Google review
Wow Smartfix what a team, I had a burst pipe underground from my hot water system, I rang them at lunchtime they were at my house the next day diagnosed the leak and had to re route my water pipes above ground, they were there all day, such a professional job very clean and professional. Highly recommend them for any type of trades work.
Service rated 5 stars Google review
Came quickly to our rescue after a burst pipe in our bathroom. Very friendly and helpful plumbers. Will use Smartfix again for sure.
Service rated 5 stars Google review
Great service. Had two new bathroom basins and tapware installed. They come out and quoted the job, next day team arrived early and had them in place and all cleaned up before midday. Friendly and professional, I will definitely call the Smartfix team again for our next jobs
Service rated 5 stars
Absolutely incredible service. Called Smartfix about 9:30am, someone came out about an hour later and provided a free assessment and quote for a range of options, another hour later our new hot water system was delivered, followed by a team of plumbers and electricians who had everything done by 4pm the same day. Team was professional, friendly, informative and super efficient. Can’t get over it actually
Service rated 5 stars
Smartfix has developed a reputation amongst our clients as being honest, reliable, efficient and provide a professional service that delivers what we promise.
Smartfix does not offer downpipe or gutter services at this time. We don’t have the right tradies in-house for that kind of work. These systems are important – especially through winter – so we recommend chatting to a specialist roofing or guttering company for help.
Yes, we offer interest-free payment plans through Brighte, Australia’s leading provider of home improvement finance. You can enjoy 0% interest on your payment plan, with one plan to cover it all. We can help with the setup, and approval is generally within an hour, making it easy and stress-free for homeowners to get started on their projects.
Definitely. We provide full-service bathroom plumbing.
Yes, we’re licensed to handle both water and gas plumbing.
Yes. We have specialists licensed for both plumbing and gas.
Yes, all plumbing work is covered by our lifetime workmanship guarantee.
We handle full bathroom, kitchen, and laundry plumbing including relocation of pipes and fixture installations.
We handle everything from leak repairs to fixture installations and drainage.
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