Emergency sewer blockage

Doherty Plumbing Solutions can assist you with your burst water pipes. Read how we’ve assisted customers with previous emergency sewer blockages.

Sewer plumbing in Bayswater

We had one of our customers report a blocked sewer pipe, which was located in the back of their commercial property in Bayswater. Overflowing sewer water had created a messy situation!

A detailed assessment of the area and drainage system found the sewer overflowing was occurring through the IS shaft.

We deployed the sewer machine with a 3″ cutter, with 2 lengths laid out to the ORG connection point. This cleared the drain partially, so a larger 4″ set of cutters needed to be used to ensure the blockage was fully cleared.

Cables were run from upstream to downstream to ensure the sewer connection was clear of any obstruction. As a final step, a water and paper test was performed. Everything was back to working as it should.

A tricky job, but successfully tackled by our licensed plumbing team!

Where can I get plumbing help for blocked sewer pipes in Melbourne?

Identifying tell-tale signs and potential causes of pipeline blockage could help you protect the drainage at your property and minimise future headaches.

If you are concerned about the possibility of a blocked sewer drainage system at your property, you need professional help from Doherty Plumbing Solutions.

Our team of experienced plumbers work across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and can help promptly detect the root cause and resolve the issue at your home or business, with minimal disruption to you.

We have access to drain machines and cameras (if required), and with our vast experience, we can accurately diagnose the problem and reach a resolution for our customers.

Contact the friendly team at Doherty Plumbing Solutions today:

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    Communication pre visit was excellent. Yarra Valley water representative said that the problem was on our property and that you should have fixed it. We’re unsure about that and pleased that it was fixed promptly.
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    Jane Woodman
    1/13/2025
    Great service, arrived on time and fixed our burst garden pipe quickly. Very happy with the service, would use Doherty Plumbing again.
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    2/29/2024
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    10/13/2024
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    2/29/2024
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    12/30/2023
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    Matt Lane
    2/29/2024
    The team from Doherty Plumbing responded promptly to my emergency call to unblock the sewer drain in our backyard. Tim and Angus were professional, courteous and thorough in their work. I highly recommend this business to take care of your plumbing issues.
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    12/30/2023
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    4/23/2024
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    7/13/2024
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