Blocked Drains in Glenbrook

Glenbrook is at the bottom of the Mountains. It is milder than the upper towns, and its big gums grow large and thirsty. Roots in sewer lines are a regular cause of repeat blockages.

Housing ranges from older homes to newer estates. Older streets often have clay sewers with many joints. Newer estates have modern pipe, but blocks that back onto bushland still get leaf and bark in their stormwater drains.

Gullies and creeks nearby carry quick runoff in heavy rain. Blocks near a watercourse can see pits fill quickly, and low-lying yards can hold water if a drain is blocked.

Sydney Water sewer serves most of Glenbrook. If you aren't sure whose pipe the blockage is in, the plumber can help tell you.

Water from steeper streets runs past driveways. Check the pits near yours if water runs through the gutter faster than it drains.

Homes near the bush should keep an eye on gutters, as bark and leaves fall through the year.

Common drain problems in Glenbrook

• Roots from big gums in clay sewers on older streets
• Leaf and bark in stormwater on bush-edge blocks
• Quick runoff near gullies and creeks
• Wipes and fat in newer plastic lines

Pick your problem

In Glenbrook the two big causes are roots and leaves. For roots, read tree roots. For a single fixture that won't clear, try blocked toilet or slow sink or shower. A yard that stays wet is a stormwater drains job. If your property has a tank, go to septic and pump-out systems. Otherwise the signs of a blocked drain will point you the right way.

Getting a plumber in Glenbrook

Use the form on the contact page, or call. Tell the plumber which fixtures are affected and how long it has been going on. Your sewer service diagram helps if you have it. Ask for a quote before work starts.

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