



Blocked drains in Ashfield are usually caused by either old pipes, underground tree roots, or the fact that Ashfield is one of the most densely populated areas in Sydney, with multiple unit blocks sharing a single sewer line. In other words, it’s not just how you take care of your drains – what your neighbours do also has an impact on your drains as well.
Many of the older Victorian and federation homes in Ashfield are now more than a century old. When they were built, most of these homes were fitted with either clay or terracotta pipes, and whilst this may have been suitable at the time, they were never intended to last for more than a century. Similarly, those red brick apartments that popped up throughout Ashfield in the second half of the 20th century are now almost half a century old. When these apartments were built, no one was accounting for the sheer density of residents that would be sharing the same sewage systems.
A combination of the ageing pipe network, underground tree root systems, and the high concentration of unit blocks with shared sewer lines is what causes the majority of blocked drains in Ashfield, as well as in surrounding suburbs like Summer Hill. That’s also one of the main reasons why using a drain snake isn’t enough. You need to work with a local plumber in Ashfield like Dial Up who will use a camera in order to properly assess what is wrong before using a high-pressure jet treatment to clean the line, and then finally relining the drain.

With more than 25+ years of experience in Ashfield and right around the Inner West area with thousands of completed drainage repair jobs, our drain specialists have encountered just about every clog, crack, and obstruction you can imagine. From collapsed pipes and grease build ups, to invasive tree roots and stormwater overflow issues, the Dial Up Ashfield drain specialists provide lasting drain solutions.


High-pressure jetting is ideal for clearing stubborn blockages caused by debris, grease, and obstructions from foreign objects.


We use CCTV drain inspection technology to identify cracks, leaks, and blockages from within your pipes without needing to dig.











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