When a homeowner on Park View Dr, Carnegie, VIC 3163, called us for a blocked kitchen sink, they were frustrated. Two previous plumbing companies had already investigated the problem—a heavy grease buildup—but failed to provide a lasting fix. Our approach was different: a systematic, high-pressure cleaning verified by a CCTV drain camera.
The Problem: A 15-Year-Old Grease Blockade
The property was about 15 years old, which aligns with our experience for a severe grease blockage. Over time, years of cooking oil and fat had been tipped down the sink, eventually causing a total clog. The blockage was extensive, affecting not just the 50mm kitchen drain pipe but fully clogging the 100mm underground UPVC branch drain. Previous attempts had only punched a small hole through the fat, allowing water to drain slowly but leaving the core blockage intact.
The Expert Solution: 5000Psi Hydro-Jetting
Our plumber understood that a conventional drain snake would not solve this complex grease buildup. The situation required professional, high-powered hydro-jetting executed precisely indoors.
- Gaining Access: The plumber strategically disconnected the 50mm S-trap waste pipe located inside the under-sink cupboard.
- Intensive Jetting: Using the accessible waste pipe, our plumber inserted a specialized grease-breaking nozzle and began clearing the drain with the 5000Psi pressure produced by the hydro pressure jet machine.
- Verification: The plumber inserted a CCTV drain camera down the line to visually inspect the progress. After one hour of intensive jetting, the camera confirmed that large chunks of fat were completely broken up and flushed away.
The Result: A Guaranteed Clean Drain and a Happy Client
The systematic approach and transparent verification using the CCTV drain camera amazed the homeowner. They had been advised by others that the job was massive and had no guarantee of success.
Our plumber was able to show the owner a completely clean pipe on the CCTV monitor, confirming that the main sewer branch drain connecting the kitchen sink was fully clear and restored.
Your Choice Plumbers – Home Plumbing Experts – Solves the Impossible
This job in Carnegie, VIC 3163, is a perfect example of why our specialized equipment and systematic approach succeed where others fail. We proudly service Carnegie and surrounding suburbs, including Glen Huntly, Malvern East, and Caulfield.
For specialized blocked drain clearing in Carnegie, contact Your Choice Plumbers Carnegie – Home Plumbing Experts – today for a fast and honest service you can trust. Call us now on 1300 852 779.
