Blog 23 May 2026
Bad smell from drain

Unpleasant odour rising from a drain or fitting, usually indicating a trap or seal problem.

Blog 23 May 2026
Cracked drain pipe

Linear or circumferential crack in a drain pipe allowing leakage and root ingress.

Blog 23 May 2026
Hair blockage

Drain blockage caused by hair binding with soap residue inside bath and shower wastes.

Blog 23 May 2026
Sewer smell (hydrogen sulphide)

Rotten egg odour from drains caused by hydrogen sulphide gas produced by septic conditions.

Blog 23 May 2026
Displaced drain joint

Drain joint that has moved out of alignment, creating a step or gap inside the pipe.

Blog 23 May 2026
Wet wipe blockage

Drain blockage caused by flushed wet wipes that do not break down in water.

Blog 23 May 2026
Drain flies (sewer flies)

Small moth-like flies breeding in organic sludge inside drains, traps and gullies.

Blog 23 May 2026
Open joint (drain)

Drain joint with a gap between adjoining pipes, allowing root ingress and water loss.

Blog 23 May 2026
Toilet paper blockage

Drain blockage from excessive toilet paper that has not dispersed before reaching the main drain.

Blog 23 May 2026
Water backup (overflow from fixture)

Wastewater backing up out of a sink, bath or toilet due to drain blockage.