Can I unblock my own drain?

Before you rush off to the hardware store to try and take matters into your own hands, the answer to this question is a strong no! There is no reason to try and handle your pipework yourself when affordable experts are nearby to do a better job of it for you. Historic Plumbing has a team of Perth blocked drain experts that know their way around a clog. That’s because these are one of the more common plumbing problems for residents across this region. Pipes are built to be durable but they can fall victim to blockages caused by everyday items used in the home. Even common household soap can build up in your pipes and cause a blockage every now and then but you have nothing to worry about! When faced with this problem, homeowners can call their local friendly plumber as soon as possible. However, while the second option may seem like the cheapest, trying to unblock your own drain can result in many serious problems for both your health and your property.

Reasons why you need a professional plumber in Perth

Many parts of Australia have very strict rules about the use of unlicensed works on essential systems in your home. In some parts of the country, ALL unlicensed work on your plumbing, gas fitting systems and otherwise is completely illegal. Using a licensed plumber also comes with a range of benefits outside of scary regulatory concerns and we’ll list some of them below:

• Let the pros deal with hazardous chemicals and tools

When dealing with a blocked drain servicing in Perth, the typical response is to immediately try and unblock it themselves with a range of ill-fitting solutions. But this comes with so many issues that could worsen the blockage and ultimately make the professional work more expensive. There are also industrial drain cleaning products that professionals always have on hand! You may try to buy the same products and expose yourself to hazardous risks. If used by an amateur, these chemicals could eat away at the pipework and other structural materials on your property. 

• Exposure to bacteria in the pipework

If your drain is blocked, it means that there has also been a build-up of certain bacteria. Fully functioning drains already play host to many different types of bacteria which pose a serious risk to your health. The situation is grimmer when your drain is blocked. Whether you like it or not, the simple work of unclogging your own drain could expose you to bacteria that make you ill. Leave the valiant effort of dealing with potential health risks to the pros because we have the professional-grade protective gear to keep us in good shape. We also have the equipment to deal with it in a safer, more efficient manner. 

• The risk of additional damage

While you are poking away at the blockage in your drain, you may very well be damaging the infrastructure. If that happens, you may cause a much more inconvenient and expensive issue. Worst case scenario, you end up with a burst pipe and these situations are much harder to fix. This is especially true if you use pipework on an older property that is much more fragile. That is why we specialise in Historic Plumbing in Perth because we can do the work of dislodging blockages while protecting the integrity of fragile antique systems. 

• Plumbers have equipment that works in a flash

Professional and licensed plumbers in Perth have more specialist equipment fitted with cameras. We strongly advise against DIY because you’ll only waste money on equipment that won’t work as effectively. It may seem easier and cheaper to try and fix the issue yourself but your tools and knowledge simply cannot beat what you’ll get with a professional plumber. 

Choosing a professional plumber to unblock your drain

There is something that an expert plumber will bring to the blocked drain that you will never have and that is experience. They will use methods you may have considered but do it at such a high level that you become embarrassed about attempting it yourself. Doing work in Perth for as many years as we have, will show in how the job is completed with minimal fuss. Historic Plumbers have the skills and confidence to deal with the blockage quickly and then safely put the system back to normal function. We are a family run plumbing company based in Helena Valley in Perth’s eastern suburbs. No project is too small or big for us. We’re small enough to care but big enough to handle any project. That means you can expect plumbing with a personalized touch but that packs a punch in professional servicing North of the River and South of the River. Our expert Maintenance team are available to attend to your plumbing maintenance problems