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DIY Drain & Pipe Maintenance

Thorough inspections are the key to catching small problems before they turn into bigger issues. Before calling a professional there are a few ways you can inspect your home for potential plumbing and drain emergencies.

Many routine maintenance tasks are simple ‘do-it-yourself’ jobs. With daily use of household sinks and pipes you may not notice minor […]

When it’s Time to Call a Professional

Almost every homeowner or renter has a few essential tools on hand to cope with minor plumbing emergencies, but for larger plumbing and drain repair jobs, a professional is required.

Below are some general issues when do-it-yourself is not recommended.
Plumbing Maintenance
Because many issues can sneak up on you, a thorough inspection is the key to catching […]

The Best At Home Remedies For Clogged Drains

We all know the inconvenience of having a blocked drain, whether it’s in our kitchen or bathroom or anywhere we need running water and drainage, it can be a huge (and gross!) issue.

When things go wrong, the best option is to call a professional drain specialist, but in times where you need to try a […]

Important Facts You Should Know About Your Plumbing System

Plumbing is a long tradition and reaches back nearly 8,000 years. Of course, the start was not as technical and highly sophisticated as today, but it created the foundation for today’s systems.

Clay and Straw were the materials troughs and pipes were made of. Obviously the materials have changed significantly for today!

The purpose of every plumbing […]

Top 4 Common Household Methods You Should NOT Use On Blocked Drains

We can not stress it enough. As you are probably aware, there are dozens if not hundreds of ‘do-it-yourself’ guides on the internet on how to clear blocked drains on the Tweed and Gold Coast.

Some of them work and are good to use, but the majority of advice is given from inexperienced, unprofessional and […]

How To Hire A Professional Drain Specialist

Even if you know what it takes to fix minor problems in your house or apartment, plumbing and drain specific problems should be handled by a drain specialist like us.

We have seen a lot of things that go wrong when trying to attempt to fix things yourself, which is why we highly recommend calling a drain […]

Can Your Garden Trees Harm your Sewage System?

Trees have the potential to cause devastating issues when it comes to your sewer lines and drainpipes. Roots are strong enough to enter and damage your system, and costly repairing is the general end result. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the complications trees can cause, and it damage to drains happens far too […]

4 Kind of Trees You Should Not Plant Anywhere Near Your Sewage System

All different kinds of trees can potentially harm you sewage system. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of this. In this post, we’ll show you the most dangerous trees for your sewage system.

Plan carefully when planting trees and check existing ones regularly. Damage caused by tree roots can block your drains and lead to […]

Why You Should Call A Professional And Not A Maintenance Person

Blocked drains are common problems for households on the Gold and Tweed Coast.

At Drain Cleaning Gold Coast, we receive many calls and inquiries about inspecting and cleaning blocked drains. From experience, we know that it can make a huge difference what you flush down the toilet, drain or sink.

If the wrong stuff goes down the […]

Why Does Your Drain Get Blocked?

Blocked drains are a common occurrence in most homes. At some point or another, you’ll either have a blocked drain or have had a blocked drain.

But what are the reasons for a blocked drain and how can you prevent them from happening again in the future?

Often only the symptoms are treated and not the […]