Expert Blocked drain plumbers are not your regular local plumber
Blocked drains in your home or business can be frustrating, inconvenient and messy. Most property owners want a blocked drain repaired as quickly as possible. But what should you look for when deciding which local plumber to call? This blog post looks at the benefits of high-pressure drain cleaning using a jet blaster, and why you should ask your local plumber if they own this special technology before engaging their services for blocked drain repairs in Sydney.
Not all local plumbers specialise in blocked drain repair. Plumbing is a broad service category that includes things like hot water installations, bathroom renovations and gas connections - to name a few. When you’re dealing with a drain blockage, what you want to look for is a niche blocked drain plumber. They will not only have a jet blaster machine, but will also own a plumbing camera / CCTV sewer cameras to help diagnose the kind of drain blockage they’re dealing with. Knowing what’s causing the blockage and where it’s located means the plumber will know how to unblock a drain in the most efficient manner.
What is a jet blaster and how does it work?
Jet blasting is the latest, most innovative technique currently on the market for cleaning clogged drains, blocked sewers and stormwater pipes. The hydrojet includes a long reaching, flexible hose that can handle up to 5000psi of water. It is designed to pass through drain elbows and is suitable for all types of pipe sizes, including hard to reach pipes.
A range of different nozzle heads can be fitted to the hose, depending on the kind of drain blockage being cleared. Some nozzles are capable of cutting through tree root infestations while others a suited for blasting the pipes free from a build-up of grease, sludge, sanitary items or clumps of wet-wipes. The back-firing jet nozzle propels the hose along the inside of the pipes, scrubbing the walls clean and removing virtually all traces of sediment from the line.
This blocked storm water drain in Sydney was so badly infested with tree roots that is had to be excavated and replaced.
Even once cleared from drains, tree roots will eventually grow back because they are attracted the the moisture and minerals inside the pipes. If tree roots are the issue, make sure you ask the plumber about regular or periodic drain-cleaning. Most plumbers will offer a discount if you book bi-annual jetting and drain cleaning through them.
When the blocked drain plumber arrives at your home to perform high-pressure drain cleaning, they will locate the best access point on your property. They will likely perform a CCTV pipe inspection first to assess the condition of your pipes and pinpoint the reason why the drains are clogged. They will plan to access the blockage typically from a downhill opening so they can work in an uphill direction as it is most effective.
Why should you hire a blocked drain plumber who owns a jet blaster over a local plumber that doesn’t?
Drain cleaning using a jet blaster is more efficient - If you want a clogged drain cleared right away, jet blasting is the best tool for the job. In the majority of cases, a Sydney blocked drains can be unclogged within an hour or less. Obviously, every blocked drain is different and it depends on how easily the access point can be reached and the cause of the clog. But when compared to other drain cleaning methods, such as the drain snake, jet blasting will always deliver faster results.
A jet blaster cleans the entire line - Unlike other drain cleaning methods such as the drain snake or auger, high-pressure drain cleaning scrubs the entire length of line clean and removes all other debris, not just the clog.
Jet blasting is environmentally friendly - If you care about the environment, you want to call a plumber who owns a jet blasting machine. Also know as a hydrojet or, as the name suggests jet blasters use the power of water to unclog drain blockages. This means no chemicals are being poured down the drain pipe. Drain cleaner chemicals are catastrophic for the environment, our waterways and marine life and should be avoided wherever possible.
Hydro-jetting is safer for you pipes - Other methods of drain cleaning such as drain cleaner chemicals and drain snakes are notorious for damaging plumbing pipes. The corrosive ingredients that make up drain cleaning chemicals can eat through plumbing pipes, particularly older metal pipes which are already partially corroded. Drain snakes, on the other hand use friction to unblock drains. This friction can crack old ceramic or metal pipes, particularly those with some existing damage.
Jet blasting works out cheaper - Most Sydney plumbers charge by the hour for clogged drain repairs. Because jet blasting is faster-acting than other drain cleaning methods, the plumber will be at your property for less time, which ultimately means a better price for you.
Call JAB Plumbing Solutions for expert drain unblocking in Sydney
When you search “plumber near me” because you need to unblock a Sydney clogged drain, why not call JAB Plumbing Solutions. Our plumbers are blocked drain plumbers meaning this is ALL we do. Our plumbing trucks are fitted with the latest jet blasters , plumbing cameras and CCTV pipe inspection cameras to provide you with a fast, affordable and effective solutions. We have a range of different jet blasting machines suitable for both residential and commercial properties. High-pressure drain cleaning in Sydney is what we do every single day. For further information or to arrange a free quote, call 1800 225 552.
