Drains & Sewers

Blocked drains can be a major nuisance and are often the underlying reason for broken toilets, burst pipes, minor flooding, sink not emptying.

The blockage as the word implies prevents water flow which can have some serious implications both short-term and long-term. Blocked drains or sewers are not something you want to leave for too long with out getting them fixed.

OBriens have all the skills and knowledge to locate the source of the blocked drain or sewer and how to unblock drains and sewers quickly, using the latest technology. Our state-of-the-art technology helps gets the job done fast, with minimal interruption, so you don’t lose valuable time or suffer any inconvenience for too long due to plumbing problems.

What Causes Blocked Drains or Sewers?

When a drain is blocked, it means there’s something, somewhere along the pipeline, preventing the water from flowing.

Some of the main causes of blocked drains include:

• Grease or soap build-up
• Hair or fur
• Toilet paper, wet wipes or baby wipes
• Tree roots, garden waste, leaves or dirt
• Collapsed or damaged pipes
• Foreign objects such as toys or jewellery

These drain blockages are no concern for the expert team here at OBriens. We have all the skills and equipment to detect and fix blockages, such as CCTV drain inspection camera. This helps up to get a closer look and discover the problem with your drains and allows us to best advise you on a long term solution.