Assess
Review the symptoms and affected fixtures.
Drain clearing
Slow drain, bad smell or water backing up?
Dale can assess blocked sinks, toilets, showers and household drains, then work through the likely cause and practical next step.
Common warning signs
Deal with the blockage before it becomes a bigger disruption.
- 01Water draining more slowly than usual
- 02Gurgling from sinks, showers or toilets
- 03Water backing up through another fixture
- 04Recurring smells around a drain
- 05A blockage that keeps returning
When you enquire
Tell Dale where it is happening.
Note which fixtures are affected, when the issue started and whether water is backing up. Photos or a short video can be useful.
Send the Drain DetailsA practical process
Find the cause. Clear the problem. Check the result.
Locate
Work out where the restriction is likely to be.
Clear
Use an appropriate approach for the blockage.
Check
Confirm the drain is moving as it should.
01PlumbingRepairs, fixtures and practical household plumbing.02GasfittingGas plumbing, connections and appliance changeovers.03TilingBathroom, laundry and wet-area tile finishes.04RenovationsComplete bathrooms, ensuites and wet-area planning.05Hot-water unitsAssessment, replacement and installation.06Blocked drainsHelp with slow, backed-up or blocked household drains.07MaintenancePlanned repairs and ongoing plumbing care.
Talk to Dale
Have a blocked or slow drain?
Describe the affected fixtures and how urgent the problem feels when you contact Dale.
Based in Sellicks Beach and working across Adelaide’s southern suburbs.