What are the early signs of a blocked drain?

Offensive smells or gurgling sounds from your toilet when flushing. The toilet can be slow to drain or You may notice the water level in the bowl changing.

What are likely causes of blocked drains?

Often the result of tree roots searching for moisture. Initially tree roots can invade through tiny cracks in the pipe but as the tree roots grow within the pipe they begin to catch any foreign objects within the drain system. This begins as a partial blockage within the drain but eventually leads to a complete blockage over time. Other causes of a blocked drain include grease and fat build up from kitchen sinks, hair deposits from shower, bath or basins and foreign objects being flushed down toilets.

When are some circumstances where a drain cannot be cleared?

The drain may be severely invaded by tree roots leading to a complete blockage. The drain may be cracked by movement of the ground around the drain or the drain may have collapsed under the weight of heavy machinery or vehicles. This can mean a small section of the drain needs to be repaired or if damage is severe the drain may need to be replaced.

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Plumbing problems usually happen when you least expect it, which is why it is important to have a trusty plumber Hawthorn residents can trust on hand. Perhaps your drains are completely blocked and you can’t use any of the plumbing facilities in your home. Maybe a pipe has burst and your home is flooding with water. Whatever plumbing issue strikes, the professional team at Doherty Plumbing Solutions provides a fast and efficient response.

Our plumbing team is renowned for delivering complete customer satisfaction. With years of experience in the industry, we understand how inconvenient and stressful a plumbing problem can be. In every job we tackle, we put our customers’ needs first and strive to provide an efficient plumbing service. Once receiving your call for help, our plumbers race to your aid in our fully equipped service vehicles. Once our plumbers arrive at your property they set to work at returning your home to normal functioning.

At Doherty Plumbing Services we also provide a comprehensive range of domestic and commercial plumbing services. Our plumbers perform a variety of general plumbing services including repairing toilets and cisterns, burst pipes, sewer blockages and much more. Furthermore, our plumbers have the experience and the skills to carry out bathroom, kitchen and laundry repairs, as well as working on your leaking roof and guttering. We also have gas plumbers and fitters on our illustrious team to provide gas and hot water services.

Allow our plumbers to help you in your time of need and solve your plumbing problem quickly and efficiently. Next time you need a plumber in Hawthorn, give our professional team at Doherty Plumbing Solutions a call on 9877 5775.

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Very quick response, great communication throughout and George was exceptionally courteous and helpful in finding a solution to my roof leak problem.

Mandy Purcell

9/25/2025

George came; did my work quietly and respectfully. Noted a problem (big gaping crack in the pipe under the bench), and asked if we would like to change it. No pressure applied, and just added it to his list when I gave the go ahead. Would use this company again and again.

Kath Edney

3/30/2024

Great experience - notified me when they were coming and knew exactly how to fix a difficult problem in lightning time.

The Crack

4/23/2024

Always reliable and responsive we have used them on multiple tasks.Matt installed a modem toilet onto a vintage drain without difficulty. I have recommended them to my friends

John Moore

7/13/2024

Once again it was a pleasure dealing with Doherty. Thank you to Brian for promptly organising the visit and thank you to Tim for arriving on time and clearing the blockage. Highly recommend their services.

Sue Smith

10/02/2025

Great service, arrived on time and fixed our burst garden pipe quickly. Very happy with the service, would use Doherty Plumbing again.

Anna Stewart

2/29/2024

James was professional and knowledgeable. He explained my shower leaking issues as I was not able to attend myself. The plumbing work was completed promptly. And I was advised next steps with Tiler to make water proof. Very helpful and would definitely recommend to my family & friends.

Fay

11/21/2025

Doherty plumbing work was excellent. Very responsive, arrived on time and fixed the issue quickly. Brian and his crew kept me informed at every step and I could not be happier with the end result.

Anne-Marie Cook

1/13/2025

This is the second time I have used Doherty Plumbing Solutions. Their service and communication is first class. Tim and Angus were very professional. They were able to find the source of a difficult leak and make the appropriate repairs. I appreciate the quality work that they have done.

Margaret Holdsworth

12/30/2023

I have been using Doherty Plumbing Solutions for a few years now and I have always found them to be great value and relieable.

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9/08/2025

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