No homeowner in Mordialloc wants the hassle of dealing with a blocked toilet. We know how challenging it can be to find a plumber you can trust to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently. That’s why our team of licensed, insured, and highly experienced plumbers is committed to clearing your toilet blockage with minimal disruption. With over 30 years of experience serving the Melbourne South Eastern suburb of Mordialloc, Blockages Today is here to help when you need us most.
Blocked toilets can occur for various reasons, such as tree roots invading the main sewer line or flushing inappropriate items. Addressing the problem quickly is essential, as it could be a sign of a larger issue that may be causing hidden damage to your property.
Our team uses a range of effective techniques to clear blockages. Depending on the cause and location, we may use tools like plungers, advanced CCTV cameras, or high-pressure water jetters to get the job done right.
If you’re dealing with a blocked toilet in Mordialloc, don’t wait—contact us today for prompt and professional assistance!
If your toilet makes a gurgling sound when you flush, it could be an early warning sign of a blocked toilet. This noise occurs because the blockage restricts ventilation during flushing, causing air to be forced back through the toilet water, creating the gurgling sound. It’s a strong indication of a nearly blocked pipe.
Another sign of a blockage is an unusual water level in the toilet bowl. If the water is higher or lower than usual, or if it drains very slowly after flushing, it’s highly likely that your toilet is blocked.
It’s important to avoid flushing a blocked toilet, as this can lead to sewage spilling over the rim and onto your bathroom floor, potentially causing significant damage to your Mordialloc home.
If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to get it looked at quickly, before there is any further damage to your Mordialloc home.
The steps involved in unblocking a toilet depend on a few factors. This includes where the blockage is located. Here is an outline of our process:
STEP ONE – The first step is to work out where the blockage is. For toilets on higher levels, such as the second storey of a home or apartment block, it is usually easier to fix the blockage – eg with just using a plunger. For ground level toilets, the blockage may be caused by tree roots or collapsed pipes and may need more work done to fix the blockage.
STEP TWO – The second step is to identify the blockage’s location and check the overflow relief gully (ORG) or any other sewer inspection point. If there is discharge or overflow, it indicates a blockage between the main line and inspection point. Alternatively, If there is no discharge, we will try to unblock the blockage using various tools, including an Electric Drain cleaning machine (which is the most common and effective way blockages are cleared).
If the toilet continues to be blocked, the blockage is likely in the outside main line. This means the blockage needs to be cleared from an accessible inspection point. If there isn’t an outside inspection point then the toilet may need to be dismantled.
STEP THREE- if the toilet is still blocked, we need to keep looking for the location of the blockage using CCTV cameras.. If the blockage is caused by tree roots we will use high pressure water jetters. If pipes have collapsed, the sewer line may need to be repaired or even replaced. We will also advise on the best ways to avoid future blocked toilets.
Here are a some tips on how to avoid blocked toilet in your Mordialloc home – and remember the quicker you get a blocked toilet fixed the better. So if you suspect you have a blocked toilet give Blockages Today a call.
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