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Practical advice about drain clearing in Melbourne.
16 May 2026
Kitchen vs bathroom drain blockages: different causes, different fixes
Kitchen and bathroom drains block for different reasons, and the fix is different too. Knowing which one you have change...
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16 May 2026
Annual drain maintenance for Melbourne homeowners: what's worth it
Most plumbing companies will sell you an annual maintenance plan. Some of it is worth doing. Some is not. Here is the ho...
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16 May 2026
Old terracotta pipes in inner-Melbourne homes: signs they're failing
If you live in an inner Melbourne suburb (Richmond, Carlton, Fitzroy, Brunswick) and your house was built before 1975, y...
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16 May 2026
Why blocked drains spike in Melbourne after heavy rain
If you noticed your drains backing up the day after a Melbourne storm, you are not alone. Heavy rain is the single bigge...
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16 May 2026
How much does a blocked drain cost to clear in Melbourne?
Wondering what a blocked drain is going to cost is one of the more stressful parts of dealing with one. Here are real Me...
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16 May 2026
Stormwater vs sewer: which drain just blocked, and why it matters
Knowing the difference between your stormwater and sewer drains saves money and helps avoid awkward conversations with p...
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16 May 2026
How to tell what's actually blocking your Melbourne drain
Knowing what is actually blocking your drain helps you decide whether to try a DIY fix, call a plumber straight away, or...
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16 May 2026
CCTV drain camera: what it shows and why it saves money
Drain cameras used to be specialist equipment. Now most decent Melbourne plumbers have one in the van. The change matter...
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16 May 2026
Tree roots in drains: Melbourne's most expensive plumbing problem
Tree roots in drains is the single most common cause of recurring Melbourne blockages. It is also the most expensive to ...
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16 May 2026
Drain relining vs digging: which makes sense and when
Twenty years ago, a damaged drain meant excavation. Trenches across the lawn, paving lifted, full replacement. These day...
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