Gold Coast Blocked Sink Drain Experts!

You may not give your bathroom or kitchen sink too much thought, but ponder for a moment just how much you use and rely on them. Every sink drain plays an important role in the smooth functioning of your home or business - until you find yourself grappling with a blocked sink.

blocked sink drain

A blocked sink drain is then not only a nuisance, it can also cause a huge mess, damage your home and assets, and even pose a health risk to your family. So if you find yourself with a blocked kitchen sink or bathroom sink, consider making a prompt call to In Deep Plumbing - where your sinks can be put right with instant booking and fixed pricing.

You can rely on the Gold Coast's most trusted plumbers and reliable blocked sink drain experts to get your bathroom or kitchen singing again!

The blocked sink - a very common plumbing problem

Did you know that apart from dripping taps, In Deep Plumbing's most common plumbing call-out is for clearing Gold Coast blocked drains?

That's because drains are a crucial and indispensable part of your plumbing, and they need to be in tip-top shape to keep clearing away your wastewater with efficiency. Even a partially blocked kitchen sink can seriously affect the smooth operations of your plumbing and home, risking damage, foul smells, repair bills and health hazards.

A blocked sink can also:

  • Smell bad
  • Cause flooding
  • Breed bacteria
  • Cause pipe leaks

Spot the signs of a blocked sink drain

If your sink is no longer draining at all, or the water is slow to drain away, you've almost certainly got a blocked sink. If you're not completely sure, keep an eye out for the typical signs of a blocked kitchen or bathroom sink. Bad smells, noisy or gurgling drains and water that is slow to drain are all tell tale signs you should act soon.

Why is my kitchen sink blocked?

Preventing and then dealing with blockages in sink requires an understanding of what caused it. There are many potential causes of a blocked sink drain, including:

  • Foreign objects
  • Food waste
  • Hair, soap and dirt
  • Mineral buildup
  • Tree roots
  • Broken or wrongly installed plumbing.

Can I try to fix my sink?

clear kitchen sinkAs said earlier, the best way to deal with the problem of blocked sinks is by stopping them from becoming blocked in the first place! That means using drain strainers, not pouring hot grease down the drain, and doing a weekly drain flush with very hot water.

If you've already got a blockage, try the following before calling your friendly drain experts at In Deep Plumbing:

  1. Unblock it with a plunger
  2. Pour baking soda, white vinegar, or a special drain chemical into the blockage
  3. Use a coat hanger, drain snake or even a wet vacuum.

If your sink drain is still a problem after some good old DIY, it's time to call in the pros! In Deep Plumbing's highly experienced and fully trained and licensed plumbers have all the right gear and experience to offer a high quality yet competitively priced drain unblocking service in the Gold Coast region and beyond.

Ready to fix that sink? Call In Deep Plumbing on 0403 293 137. If it's an emergency, don't hesitate and use our 24/7 service right now.

We also offer:

  • Instant online booking
  • Lifetime labour guarantee
  • Free clean-up
  • Customer education.

Don't let a minor sink blockage turn into a major plumbing nightmare, deal with your blocked sink drain today! In Deep Plumbing is the best Gold Coast plumber when it comes to fixing every plumbing problem of every type and size, so call the friendly team today on 0403 293 137 - we can't wait to hear from you.