Officially, sinkholes are a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer. Big ones are caused by a chemical dissolution of of carbonate rocks underneath top layer of soil. They’re also known as a cenote, sink, sink-hole,...
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State and local utility providers are urging Australians not to flush anything but human waste and toilet paper down the drain after a recent surge in sewer blockages. SA Water recently urged Australians to avoid flushing anything but the “Three Ps” — that is, pee, poo,...
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The Client and the Problem Scott Ingram, Sean Brandt, Ashley Woodcroft, Steve O’Neill and Graham Clarkson occupy a row of four Victorian terraces in the leafy Eastern Suburbs address of Paddington. They all complained of drainage problems in their respective homes. Here's a review of what happened. 1. What...
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An overview of the most common causes of blocked drains - and what you can do to prevent them. Blocked drain: Tree Roots Once a tree roots takes hold of a pipe via a small crack, it can invade quickly. In some species roots spread further than...
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Drain blockages during a storm are common, particularly on properties where drain maintenance is overlooked. Blocked stormwater drains during a storm most often occur due to foreign material being swept into the drain or tree roots penetrating the pipes, which then become blocked with debris...
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While a seemingly simple question “Who is responsible for stormwater pipe repairs?” can actually be very difficult to answer. The issue lies in understanding where private pipes end and public ones begin, what governing body is responsible for stormwater in your suburb and what type...
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Sydney is a sprawling city with plenty of historic houses and green leafy suburbs. While beautiful and undoubtedly a great place to live, its properties often suffer from drainage issues due to housing design or simple lack of understanding for what might affect our pipes....
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Have you heard a gurgling sound from your toilet? Drains emitting foul odours? These are telltale signs of issues within your home’s pipes and drains. These problems might not be visible to the naked eye, but as plumbing specialists, we have the tools and expertise to...
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The traditional way to fix damaged or blocked drains is to dig them up and replace the damaged sections of pipe. But the Relining Company offer a far quicker, cleaner and effective option: trenchless pipe relining. Our “No Dig” drain relining system saves you the...
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So it’s happened again! You've got blocked drains, causing big problems for your home and garden. And what is the number-one suspect? Trees! Not all trees are born equal - some are more likely to invade your plumbing than others. When it comes to planting trees...
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