6 October 2026
What’s Growing Inside Your Drains?
After a dry winter, your drains may be more vulnerable than you realise.
When conditions are dry, tree roots naturally search for moisture. If there are small cracks, damaged joins or weak points in underground pipes, roots can find their way inside.
Once they do, they can contribute to blockages and further pipe damage.
The warning signs to watch for
Keep an eye — and an ear — out for:
- Water unexpectedly pooling around the yard
- Gurgling sounds from sinks, toilets or drains
- Slow-draining sinks and showers
- Unpleasant drain or sewer smells
- Toilets that regularly struggle to flush or back up
One symptom doesn’t necessarily mean you have tree root damage, but if something around your drains has changed, it can be worth finding out why.
👀 See What’s Happening Underground for $198
A CCTV Pipe Check allows our plumbers to inspect inside your pipes and look for blockages, tree-root intrusion, cracks and damaged sections without guessing what is happening underground. If we find an issue, we can explain what we’ve seen and provide clear options and upfront pricing before further work proceeds.
Find out more about our $198 CCTV Pipe Check
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It isn’t only underground where warmer weather can cause problems. Heat, moisture and humidity can also affect what’s happening inside your air conditioner.
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