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Sewer blockage – Doherty Plumbing Solutions to the rescue

June 21, 2022
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Sewer plumbing Ashwood

Ruth was concerned about a possible sewer blockage somewhere inside the pipeline at her Ashwood property. After basins and showers were used, the wastewater was not draining quickly. The drain in the bathroom was bubbling up and there was a water build-up outside the house.

She called the Doherty Plumbing Solutions office, the local plumbers in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs. Our licensed plumbing professional Tim was dispatched to attend the job.

Tim’s assessment found a blockage to the drainage along the ORG / ISBT shaft was causing the overflowing. He deployed our sewer machine with a heavy-duty cutter to the ORG point and was able to clear the drain successfully.

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The cable machine ran from upstream to downstream to ensure the sewer drainage was fully cleared. Tim also performed a water and paper test as a final evaluation. Everything was back to working normally.
Ruth was happy with the outcome of the service and kindly left us a 5-star Google review. Thank you, Ruth, for your support and patience. We are glad to have assisted you and appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.

Where can I get plumbing service for blocked pipes in Melbourne?

Identifying tell-tale signs and potential causes of pipeline blockage could help you protect the drainage at your property and minimise future headaches.

If you are concerned about the possibility of a blocked drainage system at your property, you need professional help from Doherty Plumbing Solutions.

Our team of experienced plumbers work across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including Burwood, Glen Iris, Mount Waverley, Camberwell and more and can promptly detect the root cause and resolve the issue at your home or business, with minimal disruption to you.

We have access to drain machines and cameras (if required), and with our vast experience, we can accurately diagnose the problem and reach a resolution for our customers.

Contact the friendly team at Doherty Plumbing Solutions today.

Garth Patterson
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Garth Patterson is a director and co-owner of Doherty Plumbing Solutions, a fully licensed plumber with a Cert IV in Plumbing and more than 20 years in the trade. After years working on mining and gas infrastructure projects around Australia, he now leads the maintenance, blocked drain and gas work across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

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